Benefits of Dry-Stacking Your Boat

When you need to store your boat for weeks or months at a time, you have a few options available to you. You can keep it trailered in your driveway, but this option is not that safe and doesn’t keep your boat protected from the elements. Various storage options exist, and one that you may wish to consider is dry-stacking. Read on to learn more about the benefits of dry-stacking your boat.

Reduces the Need for Maintenance

Every boat owner wants their craft to last as long as possible and require as little maintenance as possible. Storing your boat outside in the elements or on the water means that it’s exposed to weather, sun, algae, and barnacles. Corrosion will happen sooner on a boat that’s allowed to stay wet, and antifouling may be necessary for a boat that’s been left in the water. dry-stacking your boat in a safe indoor environment is the best way to ensure that it stays maintenance-free over the winter months.

Saves You Money

It may seem like dry-stacking is more costly than storing your boat at home on a trailer. However, what if you don’t have the space at home because you live in an apartment or a townhouse? Many of us live on smaller properties that don’t lend themselves well to having a 21-foot-long boat stashed on the grounds. Dry-stacking is much cheaper than trying to find a place to live that has enough space!

Another way you’ll save money when you choose dry boat storage is that you won’t have to get a hefty towing vehicle or wear out your current vehicle by using it to tow your boat. The maintenance and insurance costs on a big towing vehicle aren’t cheap. Wouldn’t it be better to dispense entirely with the idea of towing?

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