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title: "How to Compare Boat Storage Quotes: Per Foot, Sq Ft or Month"
description: "Boat storage quotes come per foot of LOA, per square foot or per month, with or without haul-out and wrap. How to turn three quotes into one comparable total."
url: https://boatparking.ca/guides/how-to-compare-boat-storage-quotes/
last_updated: 2026-10-23
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# How to compare boat storage quotes

Three yards, three pricing systems. One quotes per foot with haul-out included, one per square foot plus extras, one per month. Turn each into a total for your boat and the season you need.

## Four steps

- Measure the boat: LOA including swim platform and pulpit, and beam. See [how to measure](https://boatparking.ca/guides/how-to-measure-boat-length/).
- Convert each rate: Per foot × LOA. Per square foot × LOA × beam. Per month × months stored. Apply the minimum charge.
- Add what is not included: Haul-out, launch, wrap, blocking or stands, mast work, winterizing, power, tax.
- Compare dates and rules: Storage season end date, launch queue, winter access, DIY rules, insurance required.

## Example: 26 ft × 8.5 ft cruiser

| Quote | How it is priced | Total before tax |
|---|---|---|
| Yard A | $60/ft, haul and launch included | $1,560 |
| Yard B | $6.50/sq ft + $12/ft each way + $20/ft wrap | $2,581 |
| Yard C | $180/month × 7 months, trailer lot, own cover | $1,260 |

Illustrative numbers to show the arithmetic, not quotes from real yards.

## Questions

**Why do some marinas charge by square foot?**

Because a wide boat takes more yard space. A pontoon and a sailboat of the same length can differ by 30% or more.

## Related

- [How much boat storage costs in Canada](https://boatparking.ca/guides/boat-storage-cost-canada/)
- [Questions to ask before you book storage](https://boatparking.ca/guides/questions-to-ask-a-boat-storage-yard/)
- [Boat storage prices and calculator](https://boatparking.ca/pricing/)

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