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THE ADVANTAGE S OF RAKTORAE C S G MAXIMUM SPACE UTILIZATION Having storage space available can also be a major factor influencing the choice of a boater purchasing a new out- The marinaownerorboatdealeroftodaymustrealizethe fit. This is especially true in areas where on-trailer stor- greatest return on his investment if he is to survive and age in residential areas is illegal or undesirable. prosper.By any yardstick,ownership of shore-side prop- erty is expensive.Land costs are high and suitable sites Rack storage can result in lower insurance rates.A boat oradjacent land forexpansion may be unavailable.Prop- in a rack is much safer from theft or damage.You don't erty taxes will continue to rise. have to worry about storms or vandalism. • The growing trend toward rack storage reflects the reali- Another angle to winter rack storage involves utilization zation of these facts by an increasing number of boating of land away from shore side.The rack can be installed, facility operators across the country. free standing or within a building,at some distance from the water where property generally costs less to own. The almost universal acceptance of aluminum and fiber- goats are transported and stored in thefall,maintenance glass hulls have helped make rack storage a practical performed ov.er the non-boating season,and returned to solution to the demand for increased_storage capacity. the water.when required. . Depending on how yourstorage space is now utilized,�c �E �CAPTIVE CUSTOMER is possible to increase your storage capacify many times your pr.esent volume. Contingent on how you structure The boat owner who"berths" his pride and joy at your your storage rates,the increase in storage income can be marina is a source of continuing income.He requires ser- accurately estimated. " vice on the hull and engine.I n areas where bo.at�are laid Additional incomewill be realized fhrough increased ser- up over the winter months, this service can provide a � vice work.The more boats in your care,the greater the in- steady income during these off months. come potential.Experienced personnel can be kept occu- He has a continuing need for new accessories,clothing, pied with productive maintenance work. Rack storage and fuel.When he's ready to replace his present boat,you offers a tremendous advantage in selective boat availa- are most likely to know it,and be in the best position to biliry, letting you schedule the work load for maximum sell him a new rig. And when a friend asks, he's sure to utilization of your repair and maintenance facilities. recommend your marina as a good place to do business. A RIDG-U-RAK SY�EM-1�-�RSATILE : : , �- , i � ThereisaRidg-U-rakBoatStorage temideallysuited or the entire rack installation may be placed within a toyourboatcapacity,landavailability,environmentaland building. Rack height is limited only bythecapabilityof budget requirements.A basic one-boat-deep rack can be your lifting equipmertt. placed anywhere that access is available from one side. Examples include locating at shore side,and adjacent to an existing building allowing room for bow overhang.A. Be sure to call in your Ridg-U-rak dealer early in the plan- two-boat-deep rack is desirable where available space ning stage,especially if you are considering an enctosed permits access to eitherside.Eorhigh traffic marinas,two rack system.He can help you make the decisions neces- , lift t�ucks can service the installation with great speed. sary to arrive at a boat storage system best suited to your • ' Your Ridg-U-rak installation may be topped with a roof, requirements.