Boat Slips for Sale vs. Renting: The Complete Guide for Boaters

Every boat owner eventually faces the same question: Where do I keep my boat? While trailering and dry storage are options, most boaters prefer the convenience of a marina slip. From there, the decision becomes even more specific — should you buy a boat slip or rent one?

This choice impacts your wallet, your lifestyle, and your boating freedom. Just like real estate, availability depends on location, ownership structure, and local demand. Below, we’ll compare buying versus renting, explore regional price ranges, and highlight a unique option: buying slips tied to homes where the owner doesn’t own a boat.

Buying a Boat Slip: Ownership on the Water

Map of Boat Slips & Marinas Near Me

Boat Marinas, Private Boat Slips, Moorings, Anchorages, Storage

Private Boat Slips For Rent Near Me

Search Map For Available Private Boat Slips & Boats for Sale Near You
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If you would like to add a new available boat slip to the map click on the + in the upper right corner of the map.  Here is an image of the screen you should see after you click on the +.   This map was designed to give private boat slip owners the ability to rent their boat slips similar to VRBO but we don't charge any fees.  

The next step is to add a location to the map. 

1. Add a name for your private boat slip or marina
2. Type in the address of the location
3. If no address is available you can click on the map to select a location that will give you a latitude and longitude. 
4. Select the type of lease available.  Here are the categories (Marina, Open Lease, Rent Slip, Moorings, Slip for Sale, Sublease Wanted, Liveaboard, Private, Boat for Sale, Snag-a-Slip, Storage).  Please let us know if you have any other category suggestions. 

How to add new private boat slip to map

How to Search & Post Boat Slip Costs Availability

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Find Boat Slips Near You: Buy - Sell - Lease - Sublease - Rent

Search Map For Available Boat Slips & Boats for Sale Near You
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How to Post A Boat Slip

Sample Lease / Sublease Post To Map Long Beach

We are trying to see if there is an audience to build a map marketplace where boat owners & marinas can buy, sell, trade, swap, rent boat slips SlipMaps.com. It is a mobile-friendly map that does not require a download.

Here is a simple way boat owners and/or marinas can post sublease opportunities directly to our map.  We continually hear about marinas having a sublease program but the common complaint is that they don't communicate or broadcast the availability of these subleases effectively.  We are hopeful that marinas and owners will use this map to post available inventory.

We are asking marinas and boat owners to post slips for lease, sublease, or rent. Think of it as a Craigslist, VRBO, Airbnb map. Here are two screenshots of how to post your slip to the map.

Click on the Map Directly to Specific Slip Location

Fill Out The Details of the Boat Slip and How to Get in Contact With You

We realize that marinas probably won't like (swap or sublease) but I think it's something that the boat consumer wants to be more mobile with boats. Will have to find a way to work with marinas to get their approval if it get traction.

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