Jet skis and small boats occupy a unique storage niche. They're too big to keep in most garages but don't require the oversized spaces that large boats and RVs need. Finding appropriate storage means understanding what options exist for smaller watercraft and what actually makes sense for your situation.

Typical dimensions:

• Length: 10-12 feet (on trailer: 12-15 feet total)
• Width: 4-5 feet
• Weight: 600-1,000 lbs (plus trailer)

Storage considerations:

• Compact enough for smaller spaces
• Low height clearance needed
• Trailer required for storage
• Value: $5,000-20,000+

Typical dimensions:

• Length: 12-18 feet
• Width: 5-7 feet
• Height: 3-6 feet (varies with motor/console)

Storage considerations:

• Fit most standard vehicle storage spaces
• Low profile makes covered storage easy
• Often aluminum (less UV concern)

Typical dimensions:

• Length: 16-22 feet
• Width: 7-8 feet
• Height: 4-6 feet

Storage considerations:

• Slightly larger but still manageable
• Value justifies covered storage
• Performance graphics benefit from UV protection

Dimensions:

• Length: 9-17 feet
• Width: 2-3 feet

Storage considerations:

• Often stored at home
• If dedicated storage needed, typically with other items
• Relatively inexpensive to store

In your garage:

• Jet skis and kayaks often fit
• May require creative organization
• Free

In your driveway:

• Possible if HOA allows
• Weather exposure concerns
• Free but visible

In your yard:

• Requires space and possibly screening
• HOA issues common
• Weather exposure

What they offer:

• Outdoor and covered options
• Gated security
• Space sized to your watercraft

What to look for:

• Spaces appropriate to jet ski/small boat size
• Don't pay for oversized RV spaces
• Trailer-friendly access

Typical costs (Atlanta Metro):

• Jet ski on trailer: $50-100/month outdoor, $75-125/month covered
• Small boat (under 18 ft): $60-110/month outdoor, $80-150/month covered

Some marinas offer rack storage for small boats and PWC:

• Convenient if you use one lake
• Often expensive
• May include launch service

Typical costs: $150-300+/month

Climate-controlled self-storage units can accommodate jet skis and kayaks:

• Protected from weather and theft
• Can include other gear
• Requires vehicle small enough to fit through door

Typical costs: $100-200/month for appropriately sized unit

Jet skis in Georgia need winterization:

• Drain and flush cooling system
• Run antifreeze if not draining completely
• Stabilize fuel
• Battery removal or maintenance
• Cover properly

PWC are theft targets—relatively easy to hook up and steal.

• Choose facilities with good security
• Use a hitch lock on the trailer
• Consider a GPS tracker for high-value units

Jet ski seats and hulls degrade in sun:

• Covered storage is worth considering
• At minimum, use a quality cover
• Hull wax helps protect gel coat

PWC trailers sit in water during launching:

• Check bearings, brakes (if equipped), lights
• Proper storage prevents rust and corrosion
• Don't store on flat tires

More durable than fiberglass but still benefit from protection:

• Less UV concern than gel coat
• Still subject to interior weathering
• Covers prevent debris accumulation

Same UV and weather concerns as larger boats:

• Gel coat oxidation in direct sun
• Interior materials fade and crack
• Covered storage preserves appearance

Often have expensive graphics and electronics:

• Graphics fade quickly in sun
• Electronics benefit from stable conditions
• Covered storage is reasonable given typical value

Space efficiency:

• Don't pay for 30-foot spaces if your jet ski is 12 feet total
• Ask about pricing for smaller spaces

Access:

• Can you maneuver your trailer easily?
• Are spaces tight or reasonably spaced?

Security:

• Gated access
• Adequate lighting
• Good track record

• "What's your smallest space option?"
• "What do you charge for a jet ski on trailer?"
• "Do you have covered spaces that work for small boats?"
• "Any other small watercraft stored here?"

Oxford RV Storage can accommodate jet skis and small boats alongside larger RVs and vehicles. The facility offers space options appropriate for smaller trailers and both outdoor and covered storage.

For Atlanta-area PWC and small boat owners, especially those who use lakes east of the city, Oxford's location and pricing make it worth considering.