Looking for indoor boat storage in Chichester Harbour for a larger motorboat?
At Northshore Boatyard in Itchenor, we can accommodate boats up to 42ft (12.8m) and 10 tonnes. That makes our indoor storage suitable for a wide range of modern boats, including selected models from Axopar, Saxdor, Nimbus, XO, Wellcraft, Quarken and similar brands.
Your boat is stored ashore, protected from the weather, with lifting, storage and maintenance all handled on site – in a working boatyard, not just a storage facility.
Indoor Boat Storage in Chichester Harbour for Larger Motorboats
Finding suitable storage for larger boats in Chichester Harbour is not always straightforward.
Many setups are designed around smaller boats, or rely on in-water berthing, which brings its own considerations over time.
At Northshore, our indoor storage is set up to handle larger motorboats properly – with the space, equipment and access needed to store them ashore safely, whilst still having them accessible when time on the water calls.
Axopar, Saxdor and Adventure Boat Storage
Northshore is well suited to the growing category of larger day boats and adventure-style motorboats.
This includes selected models such as:
- Axopar 28 and Axopar 37
- Saxdor 320 and Saxdor 400
- Nimbus C11
- XO and Quarken models
- Wellcraft and NAVAN boats
- Larger RIBs and similar motorboats
These boats often sit just outside the “easy fit” category, where storage options start to narrow. That is where a setup like Northshore tends to work well.
Indoor Storage with Lift and Launch Access
Boats are stored ashore on single-level racks, with indoor and outdoor options available.
When you want to use your boat, our team handles the launch – lifting from storage and placing it onto a deep-water pontoon, ready to go.
After use, we recover it, rinse it down and return it to storage.
It removes the need for:
- Trailer launching
- Slipway queues
- Waiting on tidal access
Just a consistent, repeatable process that works.
Boat Storage in Itchenor with Direct Harbour Access
Northshore Boatyard is based in Itchenor, in Chichester Harbour.
From here, you have direct access to:
- The wider harbour
- Local anchorages and destinations
- The Solent via a short run out
It is a practical location for both shorter trips within the harbour and longer days out.
A Practical Alternative to Marina Berthing
For some owners, indoor storage offers a different way of keeping a boat in Chichester Harbour.
Rather than sitting in the water full-time, the boat is stored ashore between uses – helping reduce exposure, fouling and general wear.
It also brings everything into one place: storage, lifting and maintenance, without needing to move the boat elsewhere through the season.
It is not the right setup for everyone, but for the right boat and the right owner, it tends to make sense quite quickly.
A Conversation Worth Having
If you are considering a change, or want to understand what is possible for your boat, we are happy to talk it through.
