Before you sign the contract

Questions to ask before you book storage

Most storage problems come from something nobody asked in September. Here are the questions owners wish they had asked, grouped by what goes wrong.

Price and payment

Haul-out, launch, pressure wash, blocking or stands, wrap, tax.

LOA, LOA × beam, or the space the trailer takes. Is there a minimum?

Deposit, balance date, and what happens if you sell the boat or cancel.

Fence, gate, cameras, lighting, staff on site. Ask, do not assume.

Does staff check wraps, stands and roofs after heavy snow or wind?

Many marinas require liability cover, often $1M to $2M. Check your own policy covers the boat ashore. See insurance and storage.

Some yards close or limit access from November. Indoor racks may need staff to move boats.

DIY rules vary: some ban outside technicians or power tools, some allow everything.

First booked, first in, or by location in the yard. Ask when your boat will be in the water.

Should I visit the yard first?

If you can. Look at how boats are blocked, how close they sit and how the wraps look. It tells you a lot.

Storage type, LOA, region and season. We check what is open near you and reply by email with options and prices.