If you live in southeast Houston, Friendswood or Pearland and boat on Clear Lake, Kemah or Galveston Bay, you have three basic choices for your boat: keep it at home, keep it at a marina, or keep it in a storage stall. Each has trade-offs.
Comparing your options
| At home | Marina / dry stack | Storage stall near home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Low, but HOA fines possible | Typically highest | Moderate |
| Access | Anytime | Marina hours, launch scheduling | 24/7 |
| Maintenance at home | Easy | Limited | Easy, tow it home when needed |
| Driveway space | Lost | Free | Free |
Why store in town?
- Flexibility: fish Galveston Bay one weekend and a lake the next.
- Maintenance: easy to tow home or to your mechanic.
- 24/7 access: hitch up before dawn and beat the ramp crowds.
- Cost: a stall is often far less than a marina slip or dry stack.
Saltwater care before storage
- Flush the outboard with fresh water after every saltwater trip.
- Rinse the hull, trailer and brakes, salt eats trailer parts fast.
- Drain bilge and livewells and pull the plug.
- Add fuel stabilizer.
- Use a breathable, fitted cover.
Hurricane season planning
Have a plan before a storm is named. Know where your boat will go, keep your trailer tires and bearings ready to roll, and don't wait until the last minute when everyone is trying to haul out.
Trailer maintenance checklist
Salt air and sitting are hard on trailers. Before each season and every few months while stored:
- Check tire pressure and look for cracking in the sidewalls
- Repack or inspect wheel bearings; consider bearing protectors
- Test lights and replace corroded connectors
- Inspect winch strap, safety chains and coupler
- Rinse brakes after saltwater launches
Security tips
Use a hitch lock and a wheel lock, remove valuables and electronics, and take photos of the boat's condition and serial numbers. Our facility has 24/7 video surveillance and onsite security, but good locks are the first line of defense.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Almeda Genoa Storage from Clear Lake?
About 25 minutes, depending on traffic.
Will my bay boat fit?
Most bay boats on trailers fit a 24' stall, measure from tongue to motor. Call us for longer rigs.
Can I pick up my boat early in the morning?
Yes, access is 24/7.
Ready to reserve your space?
See live prices on boat & RV stalls, containers, carports and parking, then rent online in about five minutes. 24/7 access.
