Every boater's dream is to have his boat moored at his backyard dock. Although still possible in Naples, this option has become much less affordable and more difficult to find. There are single family homes with owner's boat docks in and around Naples Bay area. There are also boat docks that can be leased when one purchases a condo on Park Shore. Ask your Realtor where these properties can be found.

The problem of finding a suitable boat dock continues to become more acute as new condominium complexes eat up the few remaining marinas which have in-water and out of water storage. An alternative to this is the "Boat Condominium" which is a large building with multi-story racks. Boats are removed from their storage spaces by a giant forklift which can reach as high as 5 stories. A phone call in advance will have your boat in the water and ready to go. Upon your return, it is washed, dried and the engines flushed before retiring to it's home.

Your boating experience can be enhanced by the added convenience, economy and time efficiency afforded by using a boat condo. It keeps the maintenance and repair bills way down by keeping your boat out of the sun and weather and out the water with it's corrosion and barnacles. You purchase the boat space in the building and you own it as you would a unit with condominium type ownership with monthly maintenance fees. Some places have a pool, chickee hut, clubhouse with lockers, etc. Your boat condo is deeded to you and you may rent or sell it whenever you wish.