If you’re new to the boating world and just purchased your first vessel, finding a place to store it when you aren’t using it is probably a question you have on your mind. In this blog, we will be going over the key differences between boat slips and boat docks to help you make an informed decision on where to anchor.
Boat slips are typically public property with one large dock that has individual parking spots:
- Offers a great deal of protection – Typical boat slips have a “U-shape” where the sides of the slip wrap around the nose and the sides of your boat.
- Easily accessible – With material surrounding both sides, a boat slip offers easy accessibility to the front, left, and right sides of your vessel, where a dock may not.
- Great stability – Using a boat slip gives you multiple anchor points to tie up. The more anchor points used, the more stable your boat will be in the water.
Boat docks are usually one long structure on private property built to accommodate a singular boat at a time:
- Easy to park – Being that docks typically have one side means that it’s easy to park your vessel without having to maneuver into a parking space.
- Affordable – Typically smaller than slips, docks after often more affordable options for those looking for a place to store their boat.
- Accommodating – Since there is only one side, boat docks can accommodate a variety of watercrafts like pontoons, speedboats, and jet skis.
Regardless of where you choose to dock your boat, it’s important to have it built right. Contact our team of experts for professional dock and slip building.
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