16 to 26 ft trailer boats
Bowrider and runabout storage
The most common boat in Canada and the easiest to place. On a trailer it fits outdoor lots, indoor buildings and racks. The choices are about protection, distance and whether the yard winterizes your sterndrive.
- On the trailer
- Indoor racks
- Sterndrives
- Wake boats
Bowrider storage spec sheet
- Typical LOA
- 16 to 26 ft
- Beam
- Up to 8.5 ft, no road permit needed
- Common storage
- Outdoor on trailer, cold building, indoor rack, dry stack in summer
- Engines
- Outboard or sterndrive; wake boats have inboards and ballast tanks
- Watch for
- Tower height for indoor doors, ballast tanks to drain, trailer tires and bearings
Bowrider storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Winter parking on your trailer | from $300 per winter |
| Outdoor winter storage | from $30/ft per winter |
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $55/ft per winter |
| Winterizing, sterndrive | from $400 |
| Dry stack (rack) storage | from $100/ft per season |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published marina and port rates and market estimates, October 2026. Your boat, the yard and the dates set the final price.
Bowrider questions
Indoor or outdoor for a fibreglass runabout?
Outdoor with a good wrap is fine for most boats. Indoor saves the wrap, keeps UV off the gelcoat and upholstery and is worth it for newer boats. See indoor vs outdoor.
Do wake boat ballast tanks need winterizing?
Yes. Ballast bags and tanks hold water that can freeze. Drain them and run antifreeze through the pumps if the maker says so.
Tell us about your boat. We find the spot.
Storage type, LOA, region and season. We check what is open near you and reply by email with options and prices.