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Title: Best deal on a boat slip or dry stack on Travis?
Post by horns98 on Nov 17^th, 2009 at 1:02pm

I am wondering if its more economical to pay for a dry stack storage of my boat and not bother paying for a tow vehicle anymore. Anyone know of any good deals at a marina on Lake Travis for a slip or dry stack?

Title: Re: Best deal on a boat slip or dry stack on Travis?
Post by Captain YARRR on Nov 20^th, 2009 at 8:00am

I got a card in the mail from Riviera Marina saying if you do a 12 month lease you can get five or six months free. It looks like a couple hundred bucks a month.

I don't know how that compares though.

Title: Re: Best deal on a boat slip or dry stack on Travis?
Post by horns98 on Nov 24^th, 2009 at 3:56pm

Hmmmm, that would be about the same as what I'm paying for a tow vehicle but would lose the ability to go to different lakes. It would be damn nice not to have to tow it home after a long day of boating and partying.

Title: Re: Best deal on a boat slip or dry stack on Travis?
Post by Captain YARRR on Dec 10^th, 2009 at 8:16am

Oh yeah, that's a big deal. I can imagine how nice it is to toss someone your keys in the evening when you are totally worn out.

Title: Re: Best deal on a boat slip or dry stack on Travis?
Post by horns98 on Dec 16^th, 2009 at 1:22pm

The other thing that gets me thinking, I could keep the truck and just worry about upgrading to a new Malibu or something :)

Title: Re: Best deal on a boat slip or dry stack on Travis?
Post by Riviera Marina on Dec 18^th, 2009 at 11:28am

:)Glad I noticed your question. I am the owner of Riviera Marina. Over the years we have been asked that question over and over. The answer is YES! The majority of people have grand ideas of tranporting there boat all over the state and it never happens in most cases. People use there boats less if the they have to mess with the headaches of the trailering the boat. Boat ramp lines, flat tires, expired plates and taillights not working. I could go on and on.

Most dry stacks on Lake Travis start around 175.00 per month and go up from there depending on the size of your boat. Last I looked truck prices are much more per month for a new auto. Don't forget the insurance on the auto as well. We run monthly specials so give us a call. 512-250-8321

Title: Re: Best deal on a boat slip or dry stack on Travis?
Post by Shaka on Dec 18^th, 2009 at 12:05pm

If you dry stack, what do you do with the trailer? Do you have storage for the trailers? How much does that run?

My rig won't fit into my garage and I pay $75 a month for shed storage now (dirt floor / tin shed). Might be worth the extra hundred bucks..........

Title: Re: Best deal on a boat slip or dry stack on Travis?
Post by Wake man on Dec 21^st, 2009 at 10:17pm

is it a better idea to store or just sell your trailer?

Title: Re: Best deal on a boat slip or dry stack on Travis?
Post by Nitro1 on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 10:18am

There's definitely a ton of great reasons for getting a slip or dry stack. But in these drought years, it seems a little dicey being stuck in one lake. Maybe it helps on Travis though, with less boats launching! :)