Boat Storage

Cost of Storage

1. Inside Storage: All Boathouses = $75.00/month (May 1st thru October 31st)
2. Outside Storage: 10-foot Slip = $95.00/month (May 1st thru October 31st)
   12-foot Slip = $130.00/month (May 1st thru October 31st)
   14-foot Slip = $165.00/month (May 1st thru October 31st
3. Winter Storage Rate (Inside & Outside) = $75.00/month (November 1st thru April 30th)
4. Boat Storage Fees are billed in six (6) month segments (2 billings per year). Note: One billing sent in January due in February for 3 months at winter rates and 3 months at summer rates and one billing sent in July due in August for 3 months at summer rates and 3 months at winter rates. A 10% fee may be assessed for payments later than 30 days of the billing. DELINQUENT PAYMENTS not received within the six-month billing segment can result in relinquishing storage privileges and the "GOOD STANDING" status for club membership.
5. The Board of Directors reserves the right to revise all Fees and other assessments at its discretion.

Note: The Board of Directors increased all Boat Storage Fees 10% at the February 16th, 2021, Board Meeting. Some increases were rounded up to even numbers.

Note: The Board notified the membership at the 2024 Annual Meeting that all boat storage fees would increase by $20 per month per storage/slip beginning in August of 2024.

Proof of Insurance

Proof of insurance is required yearly.

State Conservation Stickers

Up to date state conservation stickers are required on all watercraft stored at KYC.

Boat Length

1. Inside storage spaces are limited to a maximum registered length of twenty-four (24) feet.

2. Outside storage spaces are limited to a minimum registered length of twenty-four (24) feet.

Purchase of Different Boats

Renters must notify the Board of their intention to change boats. The Club will not guarantee continued boat storage for purchases of boats that do not meet space limits.

Temporary Vacancy of Slips

Permission to use an outside storage space during a Renter’s absence may only be granted by the Board or their designate. The Club has the right to use the storage space for temporary guests or transient boaters during the renter’s absence. Temporary usage of vacant slips by Club Members is limited to their “one free night a month” and they shall be billed at $1.00 per foot per night after the one permissible night a month.

Subletting

Inside and outside slip renters will be allowed to sublet their slip per the following provisions:

1. Their boat is stored elsewhere not owned by the Club.
2. The current renter contacts a member of the Boat Storage Committee requesting permission to sublet.
3. Members on the Inside/Outside Storage Lists are to be contacted first, starting at the top of the list until the storage space is sublet. If no member on either list wants to sublet, the Renter will be allowed to offer the space to other KYC members. Space limits must be met. The Boat Storage Committee must be contacted for approval before the subletting can be finalized.
4. Once the space has been successfully subleased, the Renter will be billed 50% of the current rent (beginning with the next month) until the end of the subleasing period.
5. The Sub-lessee will be billed for the storage space at the prevailing rental rate (beginning with the next month) until the end of the subleasing period.
6. The Sub-lessee must complete the “Inside and Outside Storage Form” and provide KYC with proof of insurance to finalize subleasing approval.

Boat Trailers/Dollies

1. Overnight parking of boat trailers is not permitted on Club property without permission of a Boat Storage Committee Member. Parking of Boat Trailers is not allowed in the automobile parking spaces adjacent to River Road.
2. Permission to store unused dollies must be granted by the Boat Storage Committee. All dollies must be identified with the owner’s name clearly embossed on the dolly. Unidentified dollies will be considered abandoned. The Club accepts no liability for dollies and reserves the right to sell, remove or dismantle abandoned dollies located on Club property.
3. Other than for temporary winter storage approved by the Boat Storage Committee, all inside slip watercraft shall be stored on dollies and not on trailers.

Sale of Boats

A renter who sells their boat to another member, who has been a member for at least six (6) months, may transfer the use of their storage space with the boat. The six (6) month rule may be waived if there are vacant slips available. (May 15, 2012) In addition, a boat transfer form (attached) must be completed and submitted to the Boat Committee Chair prior to the transfer of the slip. The current minimum documentation is a copy of the title and the title transfer form. The boat being transferred must be the specific boat listed on the documentation originally/previously submitted to KYC. If the boat is sold elsewhere, the renter must purchase an appropriate size boat by May 1st (or grace period outlined above) of the following boating season to retain their storage space. The renter shall continue to pay rent and other storage costs at the prevailing rates, or the storage space shall revert to the Club and the next member on the appropriate list will be notified of an opening.

Overnight Docking (Members)

Members may dock their boat outside one (1) night per calendar month at no charge. Subsequent nights will be charged at the rate of $1.00/foot per night. The one free night per member per month does not apply to large transient boats moored outside of the harbor. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion and agreement of two Boat Storage Committee Members. All overnight docking is subject to availability.

Personal Water Crafts (PWC’s)

Each PWC stored at the Club will be charged at a rate of $20.00 per month. (March 19th, 2024, Board Meeting). Permission to store PWC’S must be granted by a Member of the Boat Storage Committee. (Sept. 16, 2006, Board Meeting) There is a waiting list posted on the bulletin board at the Club.

Winter Storage

1. Renters, sub-lessees, and others MUST have their boats winterized and available for winter storage no later than the 1st of November (preferably the last week of October).
2. Winter Storage rates are in effect from November 1st thru April 30th.
3. The Boat Storage Committee and the Grounds & Maintenance Committee will handle the movement of boats for winter storage, which may result in boats assigned inside storage spaces being relocated to achieve maximum space for winter storage.
4. Outside Slip renters will be offered 1st rights to available inside space and must notify the Boat Storage Committee no later than the first week of October to secure inside storage.
5. Additional space, if available, will be offered to members of "Good Standing" on a first request basis and subject to space required. Proof of insurance will be required.
6. Boats will be taken from winter storage no later than April 30th to prepare for the summer season. Boat owners will be notified.
7. Any special requests not addressed above will be at the discretion of the Boat Storage Committee.

Modifications to Storage Spaces

No modifications to outside storage spaces or Club property shall be allowed without prior approval of the Board of Directors. This includes installation of Outside Slip decks and dock boxes. Specifications for the construction and installation are available from the Boat Storage Committee. The cost of modifications made to docks/fingers to accommodate the installation of a boatlift will be the responsibility of the member. Boat lifts, if approved by the Boat Storage Committee, in the West Side slips may not be attached to the dock or dock fingers. Deck maintenance and modifications will be the responsibility of the slip renter and must be kept safe and presentable. Except for boatlifts and dock boxes, all others shall become the property of the Club upon installation.

Gas Docks – Parking

This space is for fueling only. Each boat must be moved after fueling and not be left at the gas dock.

Relocating

The Board reserves the right to relocate storage privileges to best serve the interests of the Club. No storage space will be exchanged between holders without Board Approval.

Electrical Usage

The KYC Board reserves the right to charge for electricity use when deemed excessive. Charges will be based on average KWH rate as shown on the club electrical bill. KW usage will be based on meter reading (where available) or calculated.

Diesel Fuel

A phone number(s) for Diesel Fuel suppliers will be available at the KYC bar. Individuals needing diesel fuel will be responsible to make the supplier contact. Delivery is at the discretion and availability of the fuel supplier.

Revisions

Notwithstanding the above, the Board reserves the right to revise, as necessary, any rule, procedure, or policy regarding boat storage and related activities at the Keokuk Yacht Club. The membership will be notified of such revisions.

• Revised September 16, 2006. PWC storage and rates.
• Revised May 15, 2012. 6-month membership requirement clause modified.
• Revised May 1, 2018. Boat storage rate increase.
• Revised February 16th, effective May 1st, 2021. Boat storage rate increase.
• Revised October 19th, 2021, effective October 19th, 2021. Reduced response time to 48 hours for open slip acceptance: included outside slips in the subletting clause: added wording under Trailers and Dollies to specify all inside watercraft be stored on dollies and not on trailers.

Revised June 20th, 2023

KYC, INC. BOAT STORAGE RULES

The Board will notify any slip renter it feels is noncompliant with the Boat Storage Rules. That could include, but not be limited to, inactivity of the stored watercraft, misuse of rented slips, or abuse of the Boat Storage Rules. The slip renter must comply with the Boat Storage Rules in a timely manner once notified by the Board. A second notification of noncompliance will require the member slip renter to appear before the Board at the Monthly Membership meeting. Further failure by the slip renter to comply with the Board’s request will result in termination of the boat storage agreement with the noncompliant member.

Renters of storage space in the Sailing Club (West side slip renters) will have first right of refusal for outside storage spaces that become available on the East Side of the harbor (based on longevity in slip renting, senior renter on down to latest renter).

Proof of Insurance & State Conservation Stickers

Up to date state conservation stickers are required on all watercraft stored at KYC.

Temporary Vacancy of Slips

Temporary usage of vacant slips by Club Members is limited to their “one free night a month” and they shall be billed at $1.00 per foot per night after the one permissible night a month.) Strike the following-Storage spaces equipped with a boatlift must have the lift in the down position when the storage space is not occupied by the Renter.

Modifications to Storage Spaces

(Boat lifts are not permitted in the West Side slips.)

Boat Storage Rules PDF