6 Reasons to Add a Boathouse to Your Beachfront Property

In some ways, a boathouse is an extension of your pier. With a boathouse, you can protect your boat from the elements on stormy days and have excellent storage for all your fishing equipment. Adding a boathouse to your property can also be a great way to enhance its value and functionality.
If you're undecided on the value a boathouse could bring to your property, read on to find out six reasons why a boathouse can be a great addition.

1.Enhanced Safety and Protection for Your Boat A boathouse will protect your boat in all seasons and weather conditions, which will put your mind at ease even when you're away from home. Additionally, you can add custom security features such as an alarm system to keep your boat safe from theft. A good boathouse will protect your boat from the following issues.

1. Impact Damage Floating debris may hit your boat and cause impact damage. Impact damage is also likely to occur if your boat gets untethered. You can protect your boat from impact damage by enclosing it in the boathouse.
2. Sun Damage Over time, constant sun exposure will damage your boat. The paint on the boat may start chipping, and the upholstery in it may fade. Items left onboard may also suffer sun damage. A boathouse will provide shade and temperatures that your boat can tolerate.
3. Extreme Weather Weather conditions such as hail, ice, and high winds can put your boat at risk. But, with the protection of a boathouse, you have a much higher guarantee that your boat will remain intact no matter the weather.
4. Pests and Marine Life When you moor your boat in an unsecured area, pests and other marine animals may damage it. But, by mooring it in a permanent structure, you can be assured of its safety. 
   

You can customize your boathouse to include a boat lift that can raise your boat out of the water for additional safety from marine parasites. 

2. More Recreational Opportunities You can enhance your boathouse with features to facilitate more recreational activities. For instance, you can add a lounge with extra seats where people can sunbathe or an upper deck for parties and barbeques.

3. Better Storage  You can include storage facilities in your boathouse for storing fishing and boating equipment. Better storage will allow you easier and more convenient access to all your marine gear. It will also keep all your equipment safe. Besides, a boathouse offers year-round storage for your boat, saving you seasonal storage costs, which may range from $20 to $200 per foot of boat.

4. Custom Design You can have your boathouse built to compliment your property's architectural design. Additionally, you can add custom features to fit your needs and preferences. You can add living quarters for guests, a kitchen, or even an office to your boathouse. You also get to choose which materials you want contractors to use to build your boathouse.

5. Additional Aesthetic Appeal A boathouse with custom designs could increase your property's curb appeal and make it stand out from the surrounding properties. You can even work with a marine construction expert to design a boathouse that blends in with the surrounding terrain.

6. Easier Access Docks and piers can present a variety of tripping hazards, which can be dangerous for someone who has a hard time walking. You can install guard rails and ramps on your boathouse to make moving into and out of your vessel easy for everyone in your family. With rails, you can ensure that your children and elderly family members can access the boat easily.

Building a functional custom boathouse takes skill and expertise. Contact the professionals at Edgewater Marine Construction, Inc., for a boathouse that guarantees safety and functionality.