Storage types
- Indoor boat storage638 facilities with evidence
- Covered boat storage448 facilities with evidence
- Outdoor boat storage440 facilities with evidence
- Dry stack boat storage65 facilities with evidence
- In-water boat storage (wet slips)261 facilities with evidence
- Boat trailer parking227 facilities with evidence
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Facilities with evidence of each type
| Type | Facilities | States | Monthly US searches (main keyword) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor boat storage | 638 | 50 | 9,900 |
| Covered boat storage | 448 | 49 | 6,600 |
| Outdoor boat storage | 440 | 49 | 8,100 |
| Dry stack boat storage | 65 | 31 | 390 |
| In-water boat storage (wet slips) | 261 | 39 | not measured |
| Boat trailer parking | 227 | 46 | 2,400 |
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Compare the storage types
| Type | Main advantage | Main limit | Usually suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor | Sun, rain, snow, hail | Door height, availability | Long cold off-seasons, high-value boats |
| Covered | Sun, rain, most snow | Open sides, roof height | Sunny states, boats used often |
| Outdoor | Fenced lot only | Full weather exposure | Lowest budget, any size |
| Dry stack | Hull out of water, usually roofed | Length/weight limits, launch hours | Frequent use without a trailer |
| In-water | Ready to go any time | Growth on hull, ice in winter | Frequent use, larger boats |
| Trailer parking | Choose any ramp | Need a tow vehicle and a ramp | Trailerable boats |
Not sure? The storage type tool ranks the options for your boat, climate, use and budget, with the reasons.