Dry Stack Boat Storage Systems – A Worthy Investment

Description

Marinas throughout the world have well-earned reputations. Some are viewed as glamorous, a by-product of the expensive motor yachts that frequent their harbors_ Some are seen as fun spots, based on the recreational features of fishing, water-slag, and cruising. Others are destinations, developed to appeal to those who center their vacations on boating. Still other marinas are viewed simply as a form of water access in the face of increasing demand. However, there is one very important, though often overlooked characteristic common to marinas. Every marina — whether privately held or government owned or subsidized — is a business. Just like every other commercial venture, a marina is in the business of making profits. And, just like every other commercial venture, a marina that does of make money will not succeed. Dry stack boat storage has become a key element in the success of many marina- and will be crucial to the financial well-being of most marinas in the future. The vertical storage of boats on land in rack systems, dry stack originated from the warehousing rack industry. The concept of density storage, where commodities are stacked in multiple levels rather than simple ground level bulk storage, has long proven to be economically sensible, especially with the escalation of commercial property values. The adaptation of this concept to marinas, where land costs and development costs are extremely high, results in unprecedented revenues and improved profitability. This paper will identify the economic advantages that make dry stack boat storage systems such worthy investments for marina owners and operators.