Boat Storage

Storing your Boat

A key component of recreational boating is the question of where to keep your boat when you’re not using it. Budget, convenience and availability play into the equation and should be part of any boat comparison process and pre-purchase family discussion.

There are a couple of options you may want to consider. You won’t find a less-expensive way to keep a boat than storing it on a trailer in your driveway or backyard.

Another alternative for smaller boats is rack storage, or dry stacks. A typical rack storage facility keeps your boat in a covered shed filled with trailer-like cradles. You call the facility a designated time before you want to go boating and they use a forklift or other lifting machine to retrieve and launch your boat. When you come back, you tie it up, walk away and they return it to the shed.

What are the advantages of storing my boat at a marina?
For owners of larger boats, and owners of small boats who crave convenience, a boat marina slip is the best way to go. You drive your family and gear to the marina, load the boat, cast off the lines and go. Rates vary marina to marina, but typically you’ll be charged according to the length of your boat or the length of the slip. Boat marinas often have showers and bathrooms and offer many service options. The best marinas offer connections for electricity, wash down water, telephone, Internet and TV at the dock. Find your nearest marina using our marina locator.

To locate your nearest marina, visit the NZ Marina Operator Association’s website
To find your closest ramp, see our comprehensive Ramp Locator tool
For a list of boat storage facilities, view our boat storage directory listings