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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

St. Petersburg Marinas Provide Winter Storage Solutions For Locals

By Lilia Slaybaugh


Every day, many people in Tampa Bay enjoy the Gulf waters and all the good things that these waters contain. In the summer you can keep your boat at one of several fine St. Petersburg Marinas. When winter time nears, you can use this same marina to store your boat during the cooler months ahead.

A good marina gives you several options for storage. Perhaps one of the best ways to store a boat is to keep it "high and dry" while it is not in use. This insures that it receives little corrosion from the salt water of the Gulf.

When a boat is placed into dry storage, it is loaded onto a rack with a lift truck. This keeps the vessel out of water and it can easily be taken down and placed back into storage. In fact, all one has to do is contact the marina, and it can be ready to launch in an hour or so.

If you want to save some money you may wish to have dry storage out of doors. This keeps boats from salt water but does not protect them from wind and rain. When you want the highest degree of protection you can choose a facility that is indoors and has a roof over it.

During the winter you might wish to access the Gulf frequently. You may take advantage of covered or uncovered wet slips. Covered wet slips protect boats from the weather while keeping them readily available.

When you are thinking about winter boat storage, St. Petersburg Marinas are some of the best places to join. You have several storage options and a free wet slip during the weekend (when they are available). There are many benefits to enjoy like free pumping and flushing, tackle shops, restaurants, boat yard, and many more. If you are in the market for a new boat, you just might find what you want at the marina.




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