Inexpensive storage suggestions for Boat/trailer? - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

logs22 · #1 05-19-2017, 10:03 AM

I am in the process of purchasing a used 14' jon boat/trailer/trolling motor and wanted to see if anyone had suggestions as to a cheap (I.e. Under $100 a month) place I could store the boat/trailer in the Central/north jersey area. Thus far all I have found are traditional storage rentals that offer indoor/outdoor boat storage but the monthly rent is simply more than I could afford and in a few months I would have spent more on storage than the boat itself. I don't need someplace with crazy security since the boat/trailer is as cheap as they come, so I was thinking maybe I could find someone who owns an industrial business who would be willing to let me park the trailer in their lot for a nominal fee. I know some of the industrial lots I see off Rt. 22 in Union & Kenilworth occasionally have boats parked in the back.

Ideally I would like to find a place close to where I live in Union County but since most of lakes I would be using boat at are farther north, I am flexible. If I had a lot that was measured in acres rather than square feet I would just park in the yard however I have absolutely no space in yard or driveway for a boat. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!

AndyS · #2 05-19-2017, 06:26 PM

I've seen boats parked at some of those self storage places, maybe that will work, dunno the price.

Hookmanski · #3 05-19-2017, 08:04 PM

Shoot me a PM, its not definite but I know of a place you might be able store it near Somerville if the owner is up to it.

briansnat · #4 05-20-2017, 03:25 PM

Check privately owed gas stations and auto repair places. They may have room to store a boat and be willing to make a few extra, under the table bucks. If you have a fishing friend/acquaintance/family member who has room, perhaps you can barter storage for his abilty to use the boat when you aren't using it. I know that tackle shops like Tackle and Field in Wanaque store boats, bit I never priced it.

Blackfishhead · #5 05-21-2017, 08:11 AM

Spruce run has a summer/winter storage yard. Give them a try and it's reasonable if there already full for the season.

23cardinal · #6 05-23-2017, 05:17 PM

Budget truck rental on 23south in Wayne has a few boats stored. It's them or the fuel yard or pct transmissions next coor. Worth a try

logs22 · #7 05-23-2017, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackfishhead

Spruce run has a summer/winter storage yard. Give them a try and it's reasonable if there already full for the season.

This is perfect, just what I was looking for. I submitted my application today and got a spot. It's farther than I wanted to store the boat but will be great to have option to cruise out there whenever I want (day or night) and have my boat parked 100 yards from the launch. After the season is over I can consider somewhere more permanent but for now this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Blackfishhead · #8 05-24-2017, 08:05 AM

Glad I can help . That was may plan
when last summer I came home with a 16' tracker and a kayak.
Put the tracker next to the 19 cc and hung the yak from the ceiling. DW wasn't so happy so I sold the cc this spring. 😂It was in need of repair so i let it go.