Naples Boat Condominiums

Every boater's dream is to have his boat moored at his backyard dock. Although still possible in Naples, this option has become much less affordable and more difficult to find. The problem continues to become more acute as new condominium complexes eat up the few remaining marinas which have in-water and out of water storage. A good alternative to this is the "Boat Condominium" which is a huge building with multi-story racks. Boats are plucked from their storage spaces by a giant forklift which can reach as high as 5 stories. A phone call in advance will have your boat in the water and ready to go. Upon your return, it is washed, dried and the engines flushed before retiring to it's home.

A much better option may be to purchase a newer, larger home inland at a much lower cost rather than to try to purchase an older, smaller home on the water with dockage. Your boating experience can be enhanced by the added convenience, economy and time efficiency afforded by using a boat condo. It keeps the maintenance and repair bills way down by keeping your boat out of the sun and weather and out the water with it's corrosion and barnacles.

You actually purchase the boat space in the building and you own it as you would a unit with condominium type ownership with monthly maintenance fees. Some places have a pool, chickee hut, clubhouse with lockers, etc.

Your boat condo is deeded to you and you may rent or sell it whenever you wish.

by Ed Follmer, Realtor

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