Anyone know of a place to store a boat?

[Fisher-o-Men]

Hello guys, I have an 18' Sylvan boat I drive up from North Georgia about 2 times per year to fish around Nickajack. It is not my main boat, so I could afford to be without it. The 4 hr drive up and back (especially through Atlanta!) is tough.  I would love to leave it up there and just drive up and fish.  I am mainly looking for an inexpensive alternative to costly covered storage or dragging it up and back.  I am willing to leave it under a boat cover in a field as long as it has some type of security and perhaps the means to keep batteries charged.  I appreciate all help and suggestions.</p>

Thanks!</p>

William</p>

 

[Guest]

Although it might be out of your way, check with JR's Marina and see if he could store it for you. I know a lot of folks do it that way there. Speaking of JR, has anyone heard how he's doing?

Other than that, I don't really know what to tell you.

 

[TennesseeTalker]

You could leave it at my house!!! The only fee would be the use of it when you aren't! AND .. Promise to keep the battery charged for ya. hahahahahaha

I live 3 minutes from Harrison Bay State Park but would be willing to tote over to Nick when ya needed it!

(crossing fingers)

TT

 

[fisherpal2k]

John, I haven't heard lately but the store still isn't open. Been trying to call and can't get an answer. He was in bad shape a couple a weeks ago..

 

[Guest]

I got an e-mail from someone that was answering the e-mail at JR's. This was before I knew anything about JR's condition.

Sad information, cause JR is a good ole fellow, and one heck of an angler. Over the last 8 years, I could always count on him to sell me the "jig of the day", which was a color that they were overstocked on, and that a crappie hadn't hit in a while. Hope that it's not the last time I get to buy them.

 

[wmc]

Try Battlefield Storage. It is just about 2 miles off of 75 on Battlefield Parkway.

 

[foodsaver]

you could probably park it behind my house I live in east ridge right off 75 on your way to nickajack. You could shoot me a PM when you needed it charged and I would throw it on the charger. I could do that for you for 20 bucks a month or so.

 

[fisherpal2k]

Theres a new place in Cleveland TN that has boat and rv storage. It's at Calfee's Market on hwy 64 just east of the APD 40 by-pass at the red light there. Just up the street from Cleveland boat center. Don't know their rates or anything but its all new. building.

 

[Fisher-o-Men]

Thanks for everyone's replies!  I really appreciate all the possibilities.  To be honest, I would certainly entertain the notion of having you use it TT, as it's ready to fish with 115 hp Johnson, AutoPilot trolling motor, Lowrance X-85, etc... and foodsaver, I'd definitely consider placing it in your yard as well.  I just would love to avoid the hassle of dragging it through all that traffic (and it would probably save me at least the $20/month on each trip I made in gas savings alone).   I'd definitely be tempted to come up and fish more than I do now.  As far as the storage places mentioned, I will contact them all if I can locate phone #'s on the internet, as I really don't know the area all that well.  I usually just drive straight up 75 and get off on 24 and then stay at the Acuff Inn.</p>

My email is [email protected].  Anyone feel free to contact me at any time.  I will definitely try to get the boat up there between now and the fall.</p>

Thank you all again and God bless each of you!</p>

William</p>

 

[cutthroat]

you can try chattanooga fish n fun .they have a gate with a code lock and they are always there mon thru sat.i dont think they have a covered stoage but they might have uncovered. 423-892-6272

 

[foodsaver]

well let me know you are more then welcome to keep it here.

 

[Fisher-o-Men]

Foodsaver,

Thanks for the offer.  It sounds great.  I have sent you a pm with a few questions and my phone number.

Best wishes to all,

William

 

[Breeze]

food saver i am looking 4 a place to store a 32 ft motor home.