Valet has always been a less expensive alternative to renting a slip but it also offers less opportunity to use your boat. If you are someone who would enjoy hanging around on your boat at the dock, or spending the night on it, buying a slip is the only alternative that gives you a guaranteed place for your boat every year as well as some control over the long term cost.
As more real estate in the Lakes Region is developed there will be more demand for boat slips or rack storage. Obviously, the draw to the area is the lake and most homeowners will want access to it.
We know what the supply/demand thing does to the price and that may cause many people who have not been able to lock up something long term to have to get out of boating. It looks like the area population will continue to rise as the number of boat slips and valet spots remains relatively stagnant.
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