Boat Storage in Annandale, MN
Charter Marine provides indoor storage, outdoor storage, summer trailer storage, and professional shrink wrapping. We protect boats up to 30 feet for owners across central Minnesota.
More Than a Tarp and a Corner of the Yard
When the season ends, your boat needs real protection from Minnesota winters. Charter Marine & Rentals offers full-service boat storage in Annandale. We’re central to lake country, and convenient for boaters across Wright, Stearns, Meeker, and Sherburne counties.
4 Ways to Store at Charter Marine
Whether you want turn-key end-of-season service or simply a secure place to park, we have an option that fits.
* When bundled with our other services
The gold standard for protecting your investment. Climate-protected indoor storage at a discounted rate when bundled with two or more services like winterization, detailing, or maintenance. Measurement from prop or swim deck to tongue of trailer.
Best for: Owners who want a turn-key end-of-season experience — drop the boat off, pick it up in spring ready to launch.
Drop-off only – you’ve already winterized.
If your boat has been winterized elsewhere and you’re transporting it to our facility, the standard indoor rate is $45 per foot. Same secure, climate-protected indoor environment. Measurement from prop or swim deck to tongue, folded in.
Best for: Boat owners who handle their own winterization but want indoor protection.
Secure outdoor lot.
Cost-effective seasonal storage on our secure, fenced outdoor lot. Best paired with shrink wrap for full weather protection.
Best for: Aluminum boats, fiberglass with proper covers, and budget-conscious storage.
Keep your driveway clear.
Don’t have room for your trailer when the boat is on the water all summer? Store it with us from the day you launch until you pull the boat at season’s end. Free up your driveway, garage, or yard.
Best for: Boat owners with limited home storage who keep their boat slipped or moored for the season.
Professional weatherproof sealing.
Creates a tight, weatherproof seal that protects your boat from snow load, ice, rodents, moisture damage, and UV exposure. Each wrap is vented to prevent condensation and mildew. Available as a standalone service or bundled with storage.
Best for: Any boat stored outdoors, boats stored at home or on private property, and long-distance hauls where weather protection in transit matters.
Bundle 2+ Services and Save $5/ft on Indoor Storage
Combine storage with the services you’ll need anyway and get a better rate. The bigger the bundle, the easier your season transition becomes.
Why Proper Boat Storage Matters
Minnesota winters are unforgiving on watercraft. Improper storage costs owners thousands every spring — the right storage solution prevents it.
What’s at Stake Every Winter
Typical low temperatures in central MN. Any water left in your engine block will freeze, expand, and crack the housing.
Average cost to repair or replace a cracked engine block from improper winterization.
A single hard freeze is all it takes. There is no second chance for water still in the system.
Preventable with proper winterization and storage. That’s why we exist.
Indoor vs. Outdoor – Which is Right for You?
The right storage depends on your boat, your budget, and how much peace of mind you want.
More Than Just a Parking Spot
Secure, Fenced Facility
Monitored access and a secured perimeter keep your boat safe through the off-season.
Battery Storage Option
We’ll disconnect and store your battery indoors to extend its life through winter.
Trailer-friendly Access
Wide drives, level surfaces, and a team that helps you back in if needed.
Spring Inspection
Indoor customers get a pre-release inspection so issues are caught before launch day.
Flexible Spring Pickup
When ice goes out and you’re ready to launch, we’re ready. No rigid release dates.
Insurance Documentation
Proof of secured storage on request — some carriers offer winter storage discounts.
Storage & Winterization – A Natural Pair
Storing your boat without proper winterization is one of the most expensive mistakes a Minnesota boat owner can make. A single freeze with water still in the engine block can crack it — a repair that costs more than years of storage. When you bundle winterization with indoor storage, you save $5 per foot and your boat is ready to launch the moment ice goes out.
From Drop-Off to Spring Launch
Five simple steps to a winter without worry.
Get a quote
Tell us your boat length and services. We’ll send a custom quote.
Schedule drop-off
Booking opens late summer. Indoor space fills early — book by September.
Drop off your boat
Bring it on your scheduled day. Bundled services begin immediately.
Relax through winter
Your boat is secured, protected, and monitored. Stop by anytime.
Spring pickup
Pre-release inspection done. Pick up when you’re ready to launch.
How to Measure Your Boat for Storage
Storage pricing is per foot, measured from the furthest rear point (prop or swim deck) to the front of the trailer tongue, folded in.
This isn’t the same as advertised boat length. A “21-foot pontoon” often measures 25 to 26 feet on the trailer. Measuring correctly ensures an accurate quote.
Not sure? Bring the boat by and we’ll measure it for you, no commitment.
Serving Boat Owners Across Central Minnesota
Our storage facility is in Annandale, central to lake country. Customers come to us from throughout the region.
Annandale
Maple Lake
South Haven
Buffalo
Monticello
Clearwater
Cokato
Dassel
Litchfield
Kimball
St. Cloud
Big Lake
Don’t see your city? Most storage customers happily make the drive once a year for proper protection.
Boat Storage FAQs
Reserve Your Boat Storage Today!
Indoor space is limited and fills up by early fall. Don’t wait until the snow starts to fall. Book early to lock in your spot and bundle pricing.