Boat Storage

[cliffslocal]

Where do most of you store your boat? Im thinking of keeping mine in the front drive way is that what alot of you here do?<br /><br />What about security? I cant get it in the back yard<br /><br />Im planning on a 18-20 openbow.<br /><br />thanks

 

[JustMrWill]

Re: Boat Storage

I store mine in the back yard (I have a straight route from the driveway). At a minimum, buy a trailer coupler lock so thieves cant jsut hook up and go. I read that some people remove trailer wheels...I would consider using a thick chain or cable with a lock so it can't go anywhere. Anything that can be removed easily..lock it up or bring into house (depth finders, gps, life vests, fishing gear, water toys etc). I/O drive...consider getting the keyed locking nuts...I have heard of people finding that their outdrive is missing. It will also depend on where you live...sooo...adjust this to your needs.<br /><br />-JustMrWill<br /><br />PS Welcome aboard!

 

[Drowned Rat]

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Great advice from MrWill. I used to keep mine in the front drive and I installed an old car alarm I had lying around on it. I also had the coupler lock and I ran a heavy duty cable bike lock through the wheels. A little paranoid maybe? <br /><br />I worry more about my $1,500 30 year old boat than I do my $30,000 truck. Don't mess with my boat!

 

[wvit100]

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I keep my old boat in the sideyard with no protection of anykind. It's still there after two years, I keep hoping to come home one day and find it gone.

 

[milkyway]

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the boat on the driveway. my car on the street.

 

[ZmOz]

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Mine's beside my house in a gravel parking area. I've left the gate open most the time hoping someone would take it...but they never do.

 

[cliffslocal]

Re: Boat Storage

Thanks for the advice. I want it in the back but the wife is giving me grief making a side gate in the backyard from the side street.

 

[Mark42]

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Go ahead and put in the gate. Tell your wife that local ordinance prevents the storage of boats in the front yard. In some towns that is the truth!

 

[Holdimhook]

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Pontoon in the side driveway, Boston Whaler in the backyard for now, but I'm going to have to rearrange because I can't pull anything in or out of the backyard without moving the 'toon. Maybe I'll just buy another boat???

 

[jlinder]

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Mine has a removable / folding tongue. I just fold it back, wrap the safety chain around the frame and put a padlock on it.<br /><br />BTW - In the driveway until I can find a better place.

 

[spartanpele]

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I'm a bit spoiled...I store mine in the 3rd stall of my garage. Best thing I ever did when building our house was to make my garage extra wide (3+ wide), and the 3rd stall double long. Leaves plenty of room for tinkering on the engine...like last night!

 

[NYMINUTE]

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I do outside, Covered with a aftermarket cover with a support system under it, and a 24X12' Tarp on top. Tie down of the tarp can be challenging, but I have a side apron/pad to park it on, so the wind generally gets deflected by the house. Trailer is unmoveable without tires, on jack stands. I live in a remote area of the county, so my big security issue is critters. I keep 2 small tuna cans filled with tasty Peak Anti Freeze in the boat for the critters liquid refreshments. So far NO VISITORS.