Options for boats to fit in 25' garage
09-06-2007 | 09:31 AM
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I'm in the early stages of looking for a small powerboat, probably to be purchased sometime early next year (unless a great deal comes up before then). In order for this to work, I'm going to need to keep it in my garage (25' long, door is 106" wide (8'10") x 82" (6'10") high. SO the on-trailer dimensions need to stay within that range.
I was hoping to get a Baja 20' Outlaw in there, but there's conflicting reports of whether or not I need more than the extra 5 feet when the tongue and outdrive are taken into account.
Someone out there must have a similar-sized garage with a >18' boat in it... let's hear what you have! Thanks!
I was hoping to get a Baja 20' Outlaw in there, but there's conflicting reports of whether or not I need more than the extra 5 feet when the tongue and outdrive are taken into account.
Someone out there must have a similar-sized garage with a >18' boat in it... let's hear what you have! Thanks!
09-06-2007 | 11:34 AM
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hmmm well the list is short for highpowered micro's under 20'
here's all I can think of:
donzi 16
donzi 18
pachanga 19
checkmate (older senator, pusare, etc.)
baja 18 or 19 islander
scarab sprint
here's all I can think of:
donzi 16
donzi 18
pachanga 19
checkmate (older senator, pusare, etc.)
baja 18 or 19 islander
scarab sprint
09-06-2007 | 03:49 PM
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09-08-2007 | 11:53 PM
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Easiest thing to take care of trailer tongue is to lower it to the floor, twist as far to the side as possible and cut the lower door panel for the tongue to hang outside. The lower panel is fairley cheap considering the expense of boat interiors and getting gel coat cleaned ud. Just my 2 censt, I had to do this to fit my Formula 34' into my 38' garage worked like a charm, just covered the tongue with a white tarp to help it blend, and the new panel to replace the old was $200 when I Sold the boat.
09-09-2007 | 04:24 PM
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I would most likely cut the lower panel and put a planter in front of it when closed. I have a boat door behind my house so it is easy for me to say, but I think it would be your best option to get a larger boat. The notch I cut and reinforsed was about 8 or 9" high. The cut will weaken the door. I did it and it was $90 for a insulated aluminum replacement panel. Also looked into modifying the trailer and I believe it was $400 or $500. I had a Donzi 28ZX and a Pantera 28 in a 29' space. Just measure everything before you buy! Good luck, Greg
09-18-2007 | 08:04 PM
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Thanks for all of the replies! Good things to consider. I will save the cutting of the bottom panel of the garage door as a last resort, seeing as I'm in hurricane country 
I think, with the right trailer, I might be able to get a Scarab 22' in there.
I think, with the right trailer, I might be able to get a Scarab 22' in there.
09-19-2007 | 02:13 PM
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Don't forget about the back wall of the garage. Depending on what is behind it, and what the exterier wall is made from, you may be able to put a "bump out" in the wall to fit an outdrive or the entire stern of a boat.
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