Rack Storage for Go Fast

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Forza

Discussion Starter · Jan 13, 2004

Hi Everyone, My first post.

Anyone Rack Store at Miller Dryland? They just announced that they are closing down and building condos.

Everybody out by May 1!

Does anyone know of other rack store marinas that go up to 38 foot other than Anchor Bay Marina.

Thanks

Forza

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hammer

· #2 · Jan 13, 2004

What about Beacon Cove?

HazyMemory

· #3 · Jan 13, 2004

um, that's potentially bad for me. Thanks for letting me know.

rerun

· #4 · Jan 13, 2004

Give Bel-Mar a call they might rack a 38.

hammer

· #5 · Jan 13, 2004

ThingsI keep in mind when chosing a marina.

1. Close to work, so I can get to the water fast after work.
2. Close to the lake (by water)
3. DEEP water
4. Close to home (for the drive home Sunday night)
5. Cost
6. How many friends are there.

Pandora

· #6 · Jan 13, 2004

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no kidding hammer, i was looking at your number 2... close to the water. no really i was thinking of rack storing in novi... or maybe sterling hgts...

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hammer

· #7 · Jan 13, 2004

You could rack way up the clinton river you arse.

Or at Sassy's and have to go through the no wake zone. Any other elementary things I have to explain for you?

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Boater2be

· #8 · Jan 13, 2004

QUOTE(hammer @ Jan 12 2004, 07:48 PM)What about Beacon Cove?
I thought BC's rack storage limmit was somewhat less then 38'.

hammer

· #9 · Jan 13, 2004

I don't know, I brought that up so jabber or bill would reply. I've never racked one of my boats.

Pandora

· #10 · Jan 13, 2004

hammer you are so easy... thats what i like about you

G

· #11 · Jan 13, 2004 (Edited)

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Sassy's will rack bigger boats, I know of a 42 Fountain that was there. There is the no-wake zone to contend with, but it's close to water... I mean like real close. So close that the lift trucks can get right to the edge of the water and put the boats in. Any closer and the marina would probably be in the water. Really, it's that close...

Something to consider...

<_<

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speedfreak

· #12 · Jan 13, 2004

QUOTE(rerun @ Jan 12 2004, 08:23 PM)Give Bel-Mar a call they might rack a 38.
Belle Maer only racks up to 32 ft........

And there is usually a waiting list..........

JABBERJAWZ

· #13 · Jan 13, 2004

QUOTE(hammer @ Jan 12 2004, 08:48 PM)What about Beacon Cove?
I just called Beacon Cove. The biggest is a 32' total length. The woman from the office suggested Anchor Bay Marina.

dockrocker

· #14 · Jan 13, 2004 (Edited by Moderator)

The only places I know of that rack boats that big are Sassy and Anchor Bay. Maybe Jefferson Beach? Never really looking into them, as they are too far south for me.

Belle Maer is 31' or 32' only. If you plan to store there, be sure to bring your arm and leg for payment purposes.

Beacon Cove is (nominally) 31', though I saw them racking a 34' Powerquest two years ago. The forklift looked a little unbalanced with that big boat, though.

Cool site about those rack forklifts: http://www.wigginslift.com/marinabull/home.html - check this out:

QUOTEWM520M2

W520M2 is the highest capacity marina fork lift in the industry with a lift capacity of 30,000 lbs. at a 21 foot load center.
Stacks Sea Ray 420 Express Cruiser to the second rack
30' to 44' lift heights on a 150 wheel base and 45' to 60' on a 170 wheel base
"Stable Lock" steer axle increases stability
10'-16' negative lift
Powerful, quiet and clean burning engines
Maneuvers in 75' aisles

rerun

· #15 · Jan 13, 2004

Pretty neat info. I wonder how much the big dog goes for.

dockrocker

· #16 · Jan 13, 2004

I can't imagine seeing a 42' Sea Ray being racked - that is a *lot* of boat! The guy driving the lift has to have balls of steel!

Cocktails&Dreams

· #17 · Jan 13, 2004

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QUOTE(Pandora @ Jan 12 2004, 09:32 PM)no kidding hammer, i was looking at your number 2... close to the water. no really i was thinking of rack storing in novi... or maybe sterling hgts...

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BOBB

· #18 · Jan 13, 2004

Check Lands End-(Mouth of Clinton River), they rack, but not sure of sizes.

Kat

· #19 · Jan 13, 2004

welcome aboard new guy!
Good luck
Don't you love how everyone is so nice and friendly and willing to hepl you out

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Forza

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jan 15, 2004

Thanks for all the info, I live in Canton and there are no rack store marinas close to the water out here!

SO far, I've found two locations

Anchor Bay Marina, New Baltimore is a looooong way to drive

and Humbug Marina in Gibraltar, unfortunately not on Lake St. Clair, but closer to home and cheaper rates!.

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