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Posted By: WindyHillF20

mast up storage - 12/14/06 09:58 PM

Whats the average cost to store a cat mast up on its trailer at a marina. The local lake says 600 a year, seems reasonable. I have no experience with this, how much is too much? What do you guys pay?
Posted By: Mary

Re: mast up storage - 12/14/06 10:09 PM

Is that for all year round? If so, yes, that is pretty reasonable.
Posted By: JoeLeonard

Re: mast up storage - 12/14/06 11:06 PM

Our Local club dues is about $500. for the 6 month sailing season here. But...we get a lot more than just mast up storage. Several great racing programs, social events, and more. Plus we can work off $200. of our dues each year after the first year.
Posted By: hokie

Re: mast up storage - 12/14/06 11:18 PM

I store mine at crosswinds marina on lake jordan in NC and it is $590. Other places I have checked were around there. Most self storage places run about the same.
Posted By: John Williams

Re: mast up storage - 12/14/06 11:29 PM

Rudder Club is $30 per month for mast up ($360/year).
Posted By: NCSUtrey

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 12:11 AM

I pay $150 a year for mast up storage (gated and locked as well). But the lake also requires a year-round launch pass, which is another $100... so $250 total.
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 12:28 AM

$70 a month here. With ramp access to the lake.

Doug
Posted By: _flatlander_

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 01:20 AM

Going up to $480 (from $420), but can do 3 month increments. Requires $45 park pass.
Posted By: WindyHillF20

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 01:22 AM

Hokie,
I was looking at using that same marina. What do you sail? Do you like the marina? We should get together next year and sail out there. Trey is in Raleigh and sails in Wheeler most of the time but we can get him to sail Jordan with his club, maybe.
Posted By: hokie

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 03:03 AM

I've only been at crosswinds for a month and haven't launched from there yet, my apt didn't want the boat in the parking lot. If there is any wind I'll be out there this sunday. I hope to see trey out there at some point too!
Posted By: drbinkle

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 04:13 AM

Hokie,
Do you sail much out at Wheeler?
Posted By: NCSUtrey

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 05:06 AM

Hokie used to sail at Lake Wheeler, when he was in the NC State Sailing Club...
Posted By: hokie

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 02:12 PM

dbncsu, I think I have sailed with you before on lake wheeler. I was there back when we were trying to do that winter racing series. The two times I went on Lake wheeler during the summer turned me off with all the skiboats circling me. I haven't been out on jordan during the summer but if it is the same or worse I will move to wheeler next year since it is cheaper. If I find some time I might join back with the club for some of the trips to the coast.

Trey, I am still looking for a cheap box and may contact you after the year's end if your friend will still build a new one. It depends on what I find when I visit my parents over the holiday.
Posted By: MauganN20

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 03:32 PM

Lake Jordan is just as, if not moreso, bad as wheeler. Only difference is that Jordan is bigger than a pint of water and you have more room to avoid the careening, budweiser-powered arseholes on skiboats and water-camaros.

If you want to really put your patience to the test, sail Lake Lanier during the peak summer season <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

-Ex. NCSU Sailing Club Commodore
(We're taking over!)
Posted By: drbinkle

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 03:33 PM

Yeah, I thought that was you. That was the last year they had the winter sailing series. I was talking to Bart a couple weeks ago and he said they probably won't do it again because they didn't get enough participation.

I haven't seen the storage facilities out at Jordan, but Wheeler is a good place to keep a boat that's relatively cheap. I would keep mine there if it was in Raleigh for more than a few weeks a year.

Come out and sail with us sometime.
Posted By: NCSUtrey

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 03:49 PM

There's also a 2 year waiting list to get into Wheeler.

See attached pic for a glimpse of Wheeler's wonder.

ps: Tad, look! It's your boat actually sailing <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

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Posted By: drbinkle

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 04:01 PM

Found another great Wheeler pic from the days when Tad's boat saw the water.

courtesy of Trey's girlfriend

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Posted By: MauganN20

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 05:37 PM

Derek

You are one sarcastic bastard!
Posted By: WindyHillF20

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 05:57 PM

Jordan is not that bad. The center of the lake seems to stay pretty clear. The skiers and wakeboarders have seperate coves that they seem to stay in. I was out there sailing 5 or 6 times this past summer and fished there maybe 20 times or more. The Vista Point beach access is good and camping available right there. The wind can be flukey at times or screaming down the fingers. Overall a good lake to sail I think.
Posted By: hokie

Re: mast up storage - 12/15/06 09:26 PM

I've launched out of vista a few times, having the beach to set-up is nice. Have you ever sailed on the north side? I really wish that bridge was about 10 feet taller.
Posted By: H17cat

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 12/21/06 05:58 AM

Rates at Sail Sand Point in Seattle are $3.25 per sq. ft per year plus $10.00. This works out to $426 per year for a Hobie 16 without trailer. See website www.sailsandpoint.org. This mast up storage is in locked compound, adjacent to Lake Washington, three ramps, 24hour access. Also includes access to locker and rest rooms. Cat Trax are provided for launching without trailer. Layout and directions are on website. There are about 160 boats in the compound, about one half are Catamarans. Space is available for 2007.

Caleb Tarleton
Posted By: Brian_Mc

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 12/21/06 06:34 AM

Caleb, I think if I didn't have so many obligations, and family here I'd be packin! That sounds great!
Posted By: _flatlander_

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 12/21/06 02:17 PM

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Rates at Sail Sand Point in Seattle are $3.25 per sq. ft per year plus $10.00. This works out to $426 per year for a Hobie 16 without trailer. See website www.sailsandpoint.org. This mast up storage is in locked compound, adjacent to Lake Washington, three ramps, 24hour access. Also includes access to locker and rest rooms. Cat Trax are provided for launching without trailer. Layout and directions are on website. There are about 160 boats in the compound, about one half are Catamarans. Space is available for 2007.

Caleb Tarleton


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Storage lockers are available in the Main building. The rates for the lockable lockers are $50.00 for the small, $125.00 for the medium and $175.00 for the large lockers per year. The large lockers are big enough to store your boom and sails.


Since no trailers are allowed, do most folks carry in their sails? Are ppl allowed to put a sail box on their "plot"?
Posted By: PTP

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 12/21/06 04:35 PM

there should/needs to be more places like this around.
Posted By: tshan

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 12/21/06 04:52 PM

PTP - just buy a few acres bayfront in your neck of the woods and start one. Should be easy to accomplish, no? Land is pretty cheap down there, right? kidding.

I pay $395 year for a private sailing club. 9 acres, boat on trailer with mast up, three ramps (no beach), full clubhouse facilities (no bar, though). Few cats. www.birminghamsailingclub.org
Posted By: PTP

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 12/21/06 04:55 PM

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PTP - just buy a few acres bayfront in your neck of the woods and start one. Should be easy to accomplish, no? Land is pretty cheap down there, right? kidding.

I pay $395 year for a private sailing club. 9 acres, boat on trailer with mast up, three ramps (no beach), full clubhouse facilities (no bar, though). Few cats. www.birminghamsailingclub.org


Yeah, i was going to add that fact <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> pay a million or so for beachfront property and go from there <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: H17cat

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 12/21/06 05:02 PM

Trailers are allowed in the Access/Storage area at Sail Sand Point. Since they take more space, the rates, based on the actual square foot used is higher. Storage at the boats is allowed. Some have sailboxes and containers at their boats. The storage lockers are limited, and sell out early.

All boats must be hand launched. The ramps are only 25ft from the boat storage area. You can hand launch from the trailer, Cat Trax, or dolly. There is a block and tackle system to launch the heavier boats.

At the Jericho Boating Center in Vancouver, BC, trailers are not allowed in the storage area. So far, Sail Sand Point has not limited the use of trailers in the storage area. You just pay for the space you use.

Caleb Tarleton
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 12/21/06 05:05 PM

PTP:

Yea I want my backyard to look like this when I move to Fla.

Doug

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Posted By: thomasc

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 12/22/06 06:20 AM

I pay only 275AUD a year now for my H17 storage. Fully locked up and fenced in.
Posted By: MauganN20

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 02/24/07 03:15 PM

From looking at this thread, I'm seeing that $60/mo isn't unreasonable, but a little on the high side.
Posted By: pitchpoledave

Re: mast up storage - 02/24/07 06:23 PM

We have 2 beaches each of which are at least 2000' long where we can put boats..Right next to a good resort where we use their washrooms and bar.. Cost: $0.00/year



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Posted By: hokie

Re: mast up storage - 04/14/07 11:17 PM

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Hokie,
I was looking at using that same marina. What do you sail? Do you like the marina? We should get together next year and sail out there. Trey is in Raleigh and sails in Wheeler most of the time but we can get him to sail Jordan with his club, maybe.


I launched from the marina finally, I had been going to Vista Point during the winter because I like having other people out there when its cold. The ramps at the marina seemed nice and there is a small sandy beach right next to them that you can rig the boat on. I liked sailing the north end of the lake too, it is probably not as wide open, but it is longer. I am leaving the mast up now so I will look forward to having very quick setup next time I head out. If you are not keeping your boat there it is $10 to launch during the summer.
Posted By: Ventucky Red

Re: mast up storage (Sail Sand Point- Seattle) - 04/15/07 11:13 PM

I agree. I am paying $55 per month for mast up dry storage, and $35 per year for launch ramp/parking lot permit (unlimited use). Looks like the $695 per year is not a bad deal considering this in on the left coast where everything near the water is real expensive.
Posted By: Fender

Re: mast up storage - 04/16/07 02:24 AM

I wish we had a nice spot here around Destin FL. to store securely. Miles of beaches and you can hardly get to the water with all the condos and developments.. A few spots to launch around but not many.

I suppose the land is to valuable to let us poor catamaran's sit on the beach somewhere and look pretty.
Posted By: DVL

Re: mast up storage - 04/16/07 02:32 AM

Muskegon MI has posts on the beach for $200 a summer, less if your a resident. Plenty of old Hobie & NACRA cats. You have a choice of Muskegon Lake or Lake Michigan inside the channel breakwall. Space is limited.
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