As Chuck was not going to be available until the following morning, we decided to take a drive down I-5 and check out a few marinas that I'd short-listed for either storage or work space.
The first was Tower Park, where I've stayed several times in the past, but haven't been there for at least 15 years. Tower Park is located on Hwy 12 about 5 miles west of I-5. It's easy to get to and has a full service marina, with launch ramp, dry storage, docks, a restaurant and bar, and all the usual amenities.
We had lunch at Rosa's and I checked rates and availability with Sheila at the office. I tentatively reserved a space in the dry storage yard but told them it may be a month or so before I can get the boat moved down there. I showed her photos so she could see exactly what the boat looked like as I didn't want any misunderstandings later on. She seemed fine and gave me space #211.
Tower Park at one time used a small stationary sling lift and could only launch small boats. That has since been replaced with a ramp and a launch tractor. Valet service is included in the price of the monthly storage. For me, this system is a real no-brainer as there's no way I could handle the launching myself without a tow vehicle and that's precisely what I'm trying to avoid. They only require a very short notice to get you in the water, so it's a very convenient method indeed.
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