, Australia

Types of Boatsheds

Boatsheds are made from different materials with the most common being wooden boatsheds although you can also buy alloy boatsheds or build pine weatherboard boatsheds that are treated to combat the elements of nature.

Boatsheds can be either refurbished to look like new or built from the ground up by qualified builders with new materials on your vacant block.

Wooden and alloy boatsheds found on Australian foreshores are generally erected on council owned land and you will need to pay an annual boatshed license fee and annual council rates. Councils may also ask that you acquire public liability insurance.

You can furnish your wooden or alloy boatsheds by putting in a sofa bed, coffee table, four seat dining table and cupboards. If you have a patio area outside then it might pay to invest a few dollars in some second hand outdoor furniture to take in the sunsets when you are at your boatshed.

If you have a wooden or alloy boatsheds on a river than you can regularly rent it out to canoe or kayaking enthusiasts who paddle along the river. A boatshed is very convenient for someone to who frequently exercises this way.

You don’t have to worry about hauling your canoe or kayak back home, simply put it in the wooden boatshed and jump in the car and head home.

Many people head to the river during the holiday season and they too would be interested in renting a boatshed. Many families hire a houseboat on the river and a boatshed would be a convenient place to store their watersport toys.

Renting beach properties during summer holidays is something many holidaymakers do. Not every property has wooden boatsheds on the premises for your boat for you to park your boat in. If you want the added security for your boat then you may wish to rent a boatshed to give you some peace of mind.

If you’re a frequent visitor to the coast then you may wish to investigate the possibilities of buying a boatshed through the local real estate agents. Buying a boatshed can be a sound investment and can save you money in the long run if it has or you install sleeping facilities.

If you can’t buy a boatshed then you may wish to build your own boatshed on a small block of land. Check with the real estate agents if there are any small blocks available to buy. You can then build a boatshed to suit and cater for your needs. With insulation, a heating system, sink and plumbing installed you can certainly spend your summer holidays in your new boatshed that is now a home away from home.

Boatsheds can be used as either a place to house your boat, watersport equipment such as a jet ski and canoe/kayak or simply a cheap form of accommodation when visiting the beach or river.