Boat Storage in Aransas Pass, Compared.
Near Cove Harbor and Conn Brown Harbor, a boat can sit on a lot, under a roof, in a unit, on a rack or in a garage of its own. Here is what each one actually gets you.
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General characteristics of each type. Individual facilities vary, so ask any storage provider about climate control and access before you sign.
Outdoor lot
- Out of sun & salt air
- No
- Climate controlled
- No
- Work on the boat on site
- Rarely
- Your own locked space
- No
- How you pay
- Monthly rent
Covered storage
- Out of sun & salt air
- Partly (roof only)
- Climate controlled
- No
- Work on the boat on site
- Rarely
- Your own locked space
- No
- How you pay
- Monthly rent
Enclosed storage unit
- Out of sun & salt air
- Yes
- Climate controlled
- Usually not
- Work on the boat on site
- Rarely
- Your own locked space
- Yes
- How you pay
- Monthly rent
Dry stack at a marina
- Out of sun & salt air
- Yes
- Climate controlled
- Usually not
- Work on the boat on site
- No
- Your own locked space
- No
- How you pay
- Monthly rent
SIDE BY SIDE® garage condo
- Out of sun & salt air
- Yes
- Climate controlled
- Yes
- Work on the boat on site
- Yes
- Your own locked space
- Yes
- How you pay
- You own it
| Option | Out of sun & salt air | Climate controlled | Work on the boat on site | Your own locked space | How you pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor lot | No | No | Rarely | No | Monthly rent |
| Covered storage | Partly (roof only) | No | Rarely | No | Monthly rent |
| Enclosed storage unit | Yes | Usually not | Rarely | Yes | Monthly rent |
| Dry stack at a marina | Yes | Usually not | No | No | Monthly rent |
| SIDE BY SIDE® garage condo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | You own it |
Where Each Option Falls Short
Outdoor lot
- Fine if
- You want the lowest monthly cost and don't mind covering and uncovering the boat.
- The catch
- The boat sits in full sun and salt air, and you cover it, check on it and haul your gear back and forth every trip.
Covered storage
- Fine if
- Keeping direct sun off the boat is the main goal.
- The catch
- The sides are open, so heat, humidity and blowing salt still get in, and there is nowhere to leave tackle.
Enclosed storage unit
- Fine if
- A small boat fits and a locked door is all you need.
- The catch
- Most units are sized for cars and small boats, few are climate controlled, and working on the boat inside one is usually not allowed or not practical.
Dry stack at a marina
- Fine if
- You want the marina to launch and pull the boat for you.
- The catch
- Your boat sits on a rack you can't get to, and you pay by the foot. It goes in and comes out on marina hours, and anything it needs between trips waits until they bring it down.
SIDE BY SIDE® garage condo
- Built for
- Owners who come to the coast for the boat and want a private, climate-controlled 16' × 40' garage with a place to stay.
- The catch
- It is a purchase, not a monthly rent. 6 units total.
Boat Storage Near Aransas Pass
How close is it to the boat ramps?
Under five miles from the Cove Harbor and Conn Brown Harbor ramps in Aransas Pass, with Redfish Bay, Aransas Bay, Rockport and Port Aransas close by. The property is not on the water.
Is a garage condo the same as renting storage?
No. You buy the unit. It is a condominium: your garage and suite are yours. Units start at $519,400.
Will my boat fit?
The garage is 16 feet wide by 40 feet long, with a 13' W × 14' H door. That suits most center consoles and towers on a trailer.
A Garage You Own, Not a Space You Rent.
SIDE BY SIDE® is six garage condos on a gated site in Aransas Pass. Each is a private 16' × 40' climate-controlled garage with a 13' W × 14' H door, and a finished suite so a weekend at the coast doesn’t need a hotel.
On site: a boat and engine wash-down area, ice machine, outdoor shower, grill and fire pit, all behind a private gate.
Rent buys a space for a month. This is a garage you own, with a suite beside it. If the boat is why you come to the coast, come see it.
Six units · Starting at $519,400