Rack rates

JeffN

JeffN

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Does $320/mo sound fair & balanced for inside rack storage? They can fit up to 22' and the price is the same for all since they are limited to length. Unlimited launchings included. They have us by the short algae since they're the only game in town for miles.
 
The boat's "rack length" was 27' and the cost was $240/mo ( in 2005 ). W/ unlimited ins/outs. They were open from 8a to 5p daily, closed Mon and closed for 2weeks at end of winter. Price was reasonable.

Times have changed ( as well as their insurance rates! ) so if you get this level of service, you are in the ballpark for that price. Imho. ( Though I personally feel they are a little high, But most boaters would complain, at least a little! )
 
I think I paid about 250 a month(not sure exactly) for our 27x10 Carver in W. palm 8-10 yrs ago. This 4000/yr hit me as high in this slow environment.
 
The price is what it is and there's not much you can do about it other than not use it. Free enterprise....the guy is free to charge anything he wants, reasonable or not and you are free to use him or not.
Now, if he has a boatload of unused racks, you can try to convince him that a half a loaf of bread is better than none at all.
 
It the city marina, one small(quaint) shed. they have outside storage for what I thought the inside rack should be, maybe 240/mo.
 
"South of I-10" you definitely want inside storage... ( Avoid sun damage to the extent possible )

cwms has a point, to a point. If they "are the only game in town" then their charging a "premium rate" is not unexpected. Still, the difference in price when compared to the alternatives ( in water or trailer ) makes this a "good enough" deal. You will likely use the boat more if racked vs trailered and slips are great, while relatively expensive in maintenance.

I would have to say that the city is attempting to "maximize revenues"... ( but I would do it )
 
True Bill, just thumbsucking on my part adjusting to small town life. Must be lots of small towns with no racks at all, well, boat racks anyway.
 
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