OT: Boat storage facility near Raystown Lake?

[Ranger Dan]

My father in law is getting rid of his fishing boat (21’ Carolina Skiff) and I may be able to take ownership. I was thinking that I would end up using it at Raystown Lake, and my fFIL says that it’s best not to haul back and forth long distances. I’d like to get an idea of how much it would cost to pay to store the boat near Raystown Lake. Does anyone have any first hand info?

 

[step.eng69]

and my fFIL says that it’s best not to haul back and forth long

Your father in law is giving you a boat and you're f'n him

 

[sluggo72]

Don't know. But if you leave a boat someplace make sure you have the trailer locked, as well as a lock on the engine

 

[Thorndike2012]

https://www.shybeaver.com/

Check those guys out. They're the biggest dealer in the area and I think they have storage. If not, they will know someone who does.

 

[Norm Petersin]

Can't go wrong with Beaver, especially Shy Beaver

 

[Ranger Dan]

Your father in law is giving you a boat and you're f'n him

What the heck are you talking about?

 

[Ranger Dan]

Don't know. But if you leave a boat someplace make sure you have the trailer locked, as well as a lock on the engine

My goal isn’t to find some random vacant lot, but a marina or RV/boat storage place.

 

[step.eng69]

What the heck are you talking about?

fFIL..? future father in law?
I'm Not really good with acronyms

 

[Pocono Lion]

What the heck are you talking about?

He caught Inthe body of the post it says “fFIL”. Assume it’s a typo

 

[Glen]

My goal isn’t to find some random vacant lot, but a marina or RV/boat storage place.

That is a boat storage area and not far from a launch area.

 

[Ranger Dan]

fFIL..? future father in law?
I'm Not really good with acronyms

FIL is father in law, fFIL is a typo

Also, he hasn’t given me anything yet...

 

[Ranger Dan]

That is a boat storage area and not far from a launch area.

What is a boat storage are not far from a launch area?

 

[Ranger Dan]

https://www.shybeaver.com/

Check those guys out. They're the biggest dealer in the area and I think they have storage. If not, they will know someone who does.

Thanks, I’ll check them out.

 

[demlion]

Im <90min from the lake. You can store it free here, but I have to have the keys.

 

[step.eng69]

Im <90min from the lake. You can store it free here, but I have to have the keys.

That's s super cool boat
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[cment]

Most self-storage facilities have outside space. Regardless, $100-200 a month would be my guess.

Btw- I haul mu boat all over the place. Why does he think it is not a good idea?

 

[sluggo72]

Okay fine make sure everything is locked.
I know from experience

 

[Ranger Dan]

Most self-storage facilities have outside space. Regardless, $100-200 a month would be my guess.

Btw- I haul mu boat all over the place. Why does he think it is not a good idea?

He said something about the trailer not being in great shape. He’s almost 80 years old and if he can’t do it, then it’s hard for him to accept that others can. Honestly, that likely why he won’t give it to me, because he doesn’t want to admit that he’s too old.

 

[psualt]

Check out Jimsanchorage.com. They are close to the marina as well.

 

[Thorndike2012]

Well, unless the trailer is rusted out or something it's probably fine. You may need to install or update the wiring harness and repack the bearings. See if he knows when the bearings were last repacked. That's one of the most important things to do every 4/5 years on a boat trailer.

 

[PeetzPoolBoy]

My advice (which you won’t ever see) is to actually store the boat after this summer and then early next spring take the old man with you to retrieve the boat and go for a spin.

Thereafter, he’ll be pleased that you are following his advice while you concurrently shop for other storage space and do what you want with your “inheritance”.