Mahogany, cedar strip, launches
Classic wooden boat storage
Wood moves. A planked hull that dries out over winter can leak for weeks in spring. Classic boats do best indoors, out of the sun, in a building that is not bone-dry, with a yard used to handling wood.
- Indoor only
- Cradles
- Varnish work
- Muskoka classics
Wooden boat storage spec sheet
- Typical boats
- Mahogany runabouts, launches, cedar strip boats, older sailboats
- Storage
- Indoor, cold or heated; heated buildings need humidity control
- Support
- A cradle shaped to the hull, not just stands
- Winter work
- Varnish, bottom paint, refastening, engine rebuilds
- Spring
- Planked hulls may need time in the water to take up before use
Wooden boat storage prices
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Indoor winter storage (cold) | from $55/ft per winter |
| Heated indoor storage | from $90/ft per winter |
| Haul-out or launch | from $8/ft each way |
| Winterizing, inboard | from $500 |
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.
Wooden boat questions
Is heated storage good for a wooden boat?
Only if the building keeps humidity up. Dry heat can open seams. Many owners prefer a cold building out of the sun.
Can I store a classic outdoors under wrap?
Some do, but sun, freeze-thaw and trapped moisture are hard on varnish and planks. Indoor is the safer choice.
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.