Need to Build Enclosed Parking for Boat - Ideas?

(txaggie929) · (txaggie929) **Join Date: May 2011** 06-07-2011, 9:33 PM

Hey all,

Trying to figure out what to do for building enclosed covered parking for my new boat - gotta do something to protect my new baby from the brutal Texas sun. Paying for storage fees is ridiculous around this area (at least $150-$200 a month at the bare minimum).

Currently renting our house which has a HUGE concrete slab (we're talking parked my 23' Epic, my F250, fiances Tahoe and still can manuever them all around) in the back as we have a rear entry garage. That being said, we obviously can't build a permanent structure (ie can't be unbolted and taken down) since we don't own the place.

Started pricing out materials for an enclosed wooden12'W x 10'H x 24' L storage, and I'm at least $500-600 into it at a minimum. Not too bad I know, but not looking to invest a ton in this.

Anybody managed to build anything cheaper that doesn't look trashy? I try to keep my neighbors in mind when doing anything and don't want them to have to stare at some rickety shack looking thing.

Any input is appreciated!

(jdhart73) · (jdhart73) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 06-07-2011, 9:48 PM

For less than $500 or $600 I would have no clue? Take into account your annual cost of storage, $2400 in this instance. Probably worth at least that to have a parking canopy or something in the drive way I would imagine.

In the spirit of providing constructive suggestions though you should check this place out. It will surely run more than you are wanting to spend but
is a fairly inexpensive option.
http://www.mdmshelters.com/boat.php

(txaggie929) · (txaggie929) **Join Date: May 2011** 06-07-2011, 9:52 PM

Ya I know, most people are skoffing at my $500-600 amount, so I figured I would at least just throw it out there and see if anybody is smarter than me and had come up with a better solution. I really don't have a problem spending that to protect my purchase, but I'd rather not do that at a place I don't own. I've looked at the type of enclosure that you sent a link to, but I think I've ruled those out. They're nice that they break down, but for the price I'd rather just build something that's a little more pleasing to the eye and def more sturdy.

(boardnxtx) · (boardnxtx) **Join Date: Jun 2009** 06-07-2011, 9:55 PM

Check out this link and build something that will protect your big investment. As Jake stated, consider your annual storage costs when you look at the price of these carports.

http://www.gaport.com/price/sheets/nc.rc.12.price.htm

(jdhart73) · (jdhart73) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 06-07-2011, 10:11 PM

budget and eye pleasing = Oxymoron = Spinning hubcaps

(txaggie929) · (txaggie929) **Join Date: May 2011** 06-07-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdhart73

budget and eye pleasing = Oxymoron = Spinning hubcaps

Ha ha, like the analogy! But seriously, $800-1000+ for "glorified tarp shed" or less than that for well thought out wooden enclosure....I'll go for the 2nd option.

Alright, enough already, I'll just build the dang thing.....unless somebody presents some idea that blows me away.

(ixfe) · (ixfe) **Join Date: Aug 2008** 06-07-2011, 11:06 PM

lots of ideas here...

(txaggie929) · (txaggie929) **Join Date: May 2011** 06-08-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfe

lots of ideas here...

Thanks for the idea

Already been there done that though

(DealsGapCobra)

Two thoughts:

1) Make sure this isn't something what will move in a strong wind. It would really stink to have your shelter damage your boat!

2) I would draw up your plans or even build it then ask your landlord about the possibility of bolting it down. You don't know if you don't ask.

(helinut) · (helinut) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 06-08-2011, 1:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boardnxtx

Check out this link and build something that will protect your big investment. As Jake stated, consider your annual storage costs when you look at the price of these carports.

http://www.gaport.com/price/sheets/nc.rc.12.price.htm

Damn. Those aren't installed in Washington State...

(kystyle) · (kystyle) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-08-2011, 2:17 PM

You could check out carports.com. I had one installed for my rig and I'm happy with it. I paid a little extra and ordered it tall enough that I didn't have to fold down my tower. Not the prettiest thing in the world, but not terrible looking. Plus you could break it down when you leave. I think I paid around $1000 for mine (that includes delivery and installation).

(kenteck) · (kenteck) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 06-08-2011, 3:17 PM

well if you live in a windy place, forget one of these......lol, i had 3 of them, think i would have learned after the first one blew away.

(cwb4me) · (cwb4me) **Join Date: Apr 2010** 06-08-2011, 3:20 PM

If YOU DID IT YOURSELF YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BUILD AN ENCLOSURE SIMILAR TO THIS,BUT NOT AS TALL.Wood wouldn't hold up.

(ord27) · (ord27) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 06-08-2011, 4:09 PM

That's what I have Robert. it has served me well. It is also nice to not have to fold the tower down.

(gwnkids) · (gwnkids) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 06-08-2011, 4:48 PM

Im with Ken, I just added longer legs so I did not need to drop the tower also added concrete weights for tie downs

(txaggie929) · (txaggie929) **Join Date: May 2011** 06-08-2011, 5:18 PM

Bascially, I'll just wind up building a glorified carport that's enclosed to keep my dog out (who chewed off all the trailer wiring on one of my other boats) and just protect it from the elements in general. Dimensions would be 12' W x 10' H x 24' L

Priced out some of the metal buildings locally and for the dimensions I want, a bare bones structure was gonna be about $900ish, but fully enclosed it was almost $2K.