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WINTER STORAGE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Where is winter storage available?

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We will have outdoor storage available at Montrose Harbor (in the north parking lot) for the 2011-12 winter season.

 

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What is the largest size boat you will take?

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At Montrose we will take boats up to 45 feet overall length.

 

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What is the charge for the season?

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Please click here to see our current rates.

 

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When is the earliest I can have my boat pulled out?

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Haul out can be requested starting October 1st up until November 15th.  The actual haul out date will be scheduled based on availability. Haulout dates can be subject to change due to weather conditions.

 

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When is the earliest and latest I can launch my boat?

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Boats can be launched between April 1st and May 15th.  All boats must be removed from storage by May 15th, no exception.  However we reserve the right to launch boats prior to May 15th.

 

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How secure are these locations?

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Both locations will be fenced in and will have security 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

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Do you take sailboats?

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Yes.  We will take sailboats at Montrose.  At Montrose, the boats can be stored either mast up or mast down.   The customer must arrange for the mast stepping on their own, prior to our hauling out the boat.  We offer a mast-stepping service at Belmont Harbor.

 

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How many boats will you be storing?

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For the 2011-12 season we will can accommodate up to 300 boats at each location.

 

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How will my boat be pulled out of the water and transported?

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Boats will be pulled out with either a travel lift or by forklift.  They will then be transported by either forklift or hydraulic trailer.

 

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Do I have to provide my own cradle or stands for my boat?

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No.  We will provide boat stands at no extra charge.  If you would like to use your own trailer or cradle you are more than welcome.  Boat owners are responsible for delivering the trailer/cradle to the storage location.

 

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What services other than hauling out the boat do you provide?

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We will power wash the boat bottoms before storing your boat.  We will place them on your cradle or our boat stands (at no additional charge). We also provide shrink wrapping for $2.00 per square foot.

 

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Will you do the winterization of my boat?

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No, but we will provide you a list of preferred vendors who are authorized to provide winterization and other marine services.

 

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Will there be water and electricity so I can work on my own boat?

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Yes there will be water and electricity from April 1st to November 15th, weather permitting.   Call us for more information

 

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Do I have to have my boat shrink wrapped?

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No.

 

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Can I store my wave runner too?

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We will store personal watercraft (PWC) for customers storing their boat with us or for any customers who currently have an auxiliary permit for their PWC.  If you provide a trailer, the charge will be $400.00 for a single PWC on a trailer, $600.00 for two PWC's on a single trailer or $600.00 each for any PWC without a trailer.  Shrink wrapping is provided at no additional charge for personal watercrafts.

 

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What is the "Environmental Fee"?

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The Environmental Fee is a fee that must be paid by boat owners who wish to do any permitted exterior work on their boats.  Exterior work that involves activities such as sanding, fiberglassing, buffing, painting, use of paints or other chemicals potentially produce pollutants that must be contained and disposed of properly.  Owners will have to give 5 business days notice to the Winter Storage management before such work can be be conducted. 

 

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Why I am being charged the "Environmental Fee"?

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Due to the fact that our storage locations are on the Chicago Lakefront we want to take extra care to avoid the spread of any of these pollutants.  The Environmental Fee covers the cost for Chicago Harbor personnel to protect the work area, clean-up and properly dispose of any contaminants. 

 

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What type of work will not be allowed at the storage locations?

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Use of caustic chemicals, major repair work, use of any open flames, or any activity which can potentially result in damage, harm, or injury to other people or boats is not permitted. 
 

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Can I winterize my own boat?

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Yes, provided that you contain and properly dispose offsite of any waste products, including bilge water. 

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When will I have access to do work of my boat.

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Boaters will have access from the time their boat is hauled out until November 15th (weather permitting) and then beginning March 15th (weather permitting) until the boat is launched.

 

Access times are as follows:

 

Monday thru Friday - 7am to 3pm

 

Saturday - 7am to 1pm

 

 

Only people that are on the access list will be permitted in the storage area.  Any person entering the storage area must present a photo ID and may be required to sign in/out upon entering and exiting the storage area.  Access may be limited during haulout and launch operations for safety reasons.

 

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Will I be able to go into the storage area between November 15th and March 15th to check on my boat?

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There will be no access to the storage yard during this time. 

 

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How do I apply for an winter storage?

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You can sign up now on our web site under Applications....Winter Storage Request.