Winter storage is a significant revenue stream for UK marinas and boat yards. Getting your pricing right balances competitiveness with profitability while filling available capacity. This guide helps you structure storage pricing effectively.

Components of Storage Pricing

Base Rate (LOA)

Core charge per metre of vessel length. Primary revenue driver for storage.

Season Period

Define your winter season clearly—typically October to April in the UK.

Storage Type

Outdoor hard standing, covered outdoor, or full indoor storage at different rates.

Included Services

What's in the base price: haul, launch, pressure wash, blocking?

Extras

Power hookup, mast storage, covers, cradle hire, and work during storage.

Typical UK Storage Rates

Winter storage rates vary significantly by location, facilities, and local competition. Rough 2025 benchmarks:

Outdoor hard standing: £30-50 per metre LOA per month
Covered outdoor: £40-65 per metre LOA per month
Indoor storage: £55-90 per metre LOA per month

South coast and premium locations command higher rates. Remote or basic facilities compete on price. Position your offering appropriately.

Visual Scheduling Made Easy

Drag-and-drop planning for haul-outs, launches, and yard capacity.

Package vs À La Carte

Two pricing philosophies exist:

All-inclusive packages: One price covers everything—simpler for customers, easier to compare, may include services not everyone needs
Itemised pricing: Base rate plus extras—more complex but customers pay only for what they use

Consider your customer base. Package pricing suits customers who want simplicity. Itemised pricing suits price-conscious customers who'll shop around.

Manage storage bookings easily

PayCamp Yards tracks storage periods, calculates charges, and generates invoices automatically.

Terms and Conditions

Clear terms prevent disputes. Cover these in your storage agreement:

Defined storage period (start and end dates)
What's included and what costs extra
Payment terms and deposit requirements
Extension rates and procedures
Late collection penalties
Insurance requirements
Access arrangements and restrictions
Liability limitations

Storage Management Features

Visual Scheduling Made Easy

Drag-and-drop planning for haul-outs, launches, and yard capacity.

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Invoice as You Go

Progressive billing and automatic VAT handling for UK boat yards.

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Simplify Your Work Orders

Track every job from enquiry to invoice with digital job cards.

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Maximising Storage Revenue

Beyond base rates, consider revenue opportunities:

Work packages: Service, antifouling, and maintenance while stored
Winterisation: Engine prep, system drainage, cover installation
Commissioning: Spring preparation services
Power: Electric hookup for dehumidifiers, battery chargers
Cradle/cover hire: Equipment rental income

Storage customers are a captive audience for additional services. Make it easy to add work during the storage period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written by

Hamish Lowry-Martin

Founder & Lead Developer

Fourteen years living aboard, thirty years in IT, and five years supporting dealer management systems in the motor trade — back to configuring FoxPro-based dealer systems in 1998. Hamish has spent a long time on the customer side of a yard office, which is why PayCamp Yards is built for both sides of the counter.

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