If you, like most boaters, have been in denial that winter is approaching you have probably put off finding suitable winter storage accommodations for your boat. While there are a handful of marinas that store boats along the Hudson River two stand out as being truly noteworthy.
My first choice for affordability (which is always relative around NYC and Northern NJ) and flexibility is the North Hudson Yacht Club. For $49/ft they will haul, power wash, and store your boat for the winter. It may not sound like a bargain but the hidden benefit lies in their flexibility in letting many mechanics and boat repair personnel into the facility. This means that you can shop around for the best fiberglass repair prices and the best winterization rates and have the lowest priced vendors (or your personal favorites) work on your boat at this marina. Now I am not promising a luxurious space or a fantastic outdoor restaurant…in fact the space it tight and the facilities are not fantastic, however if you are looking to save money this could be the ticket. (201) 344-6158
If you don’t have any specific mechanics or vendors that you want to work on your boat I would definitely recommend the JM Englewood Marina. At $38/ft for winter storage they blow the competition out of the water. This small family owned marina is a fantastic place to shoot the breeze with serious boaters and locals. The catch is that all winterizing, shrink-wrapping, bottom painting and spring commissioning must be performed by the marina staff. No outside vendors allowed. (201) 568-1328
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