Dock box - anyone recommend an inexpensive one?

[poormonkey]

We slip at a place that doesn't provide a dock box. With fuel pricing on the up and up, I wouldn't mind getting some of the extra crap off the boat. We don't have the money in the budget to go buy one of those nice fiberglass dock boxes for like $1k. So, can anyone recommend a cheaper inexpensive dock box that will work well?

Anyone think something like this suncast one from Sears might work well?

 

[dpvandy01]

Yes it will, I use a large rubbermaid but only because security is not an issue.. if they steal my cleaning supplies and dock chairs, they needed them more than me. The mac-daddy fiberglass boxes are far better for locking things but the cheapies work well for basic storage

 

[my dash]

I would try sailorman.com, they are out of Fort Lauderdale, they usually have used stuff for great prices including dockboxes.
Good Luck
Chris

 

[First Born]

I know the original question on this one is about fiberglass but I think you may find this beneficial.

http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1935&highlight=boxes

Good luck with it.

Wesley

 

[blueeyeboatr]

Check out craigslist.com

alot of good used boating things in your area

 

[Bottom Line]

I started the post that Wesley had the link to. I ended up buying a fiberglass one....I think the brand in Dock boxes, model 625. I believe their website is Dockboxes.com. My box is about 6' long and I paid around $500. I found out my marina was a dealer for these boxes, so I purchased directly from them.

 

[gerryb]

One of the best places to get a reasonably priced dock box is the marinas themselves. Most have a few old dockboxes laying around that they would be glad to get rid of for a few bucks. Usually, all they need is some compounding, waxing and maybe a hardware retrofit to have them as good as new. $200 cash may be all you need.

 

[StressAweigh]

You may want to check with your marina about any rules thay may have At my marine they will only allow a fiberglass dock box

 

[rondds]

we got one of them suncast jobs from kmart two years ago. lightweight, tough and keeps things nice and dry and has held up very well.

 

[beerman]

We bought one one from West Marine last year. When we went to look at it, it was the only one in the size we wanted and it had a couple of scrapes and scratches on it. The worked out a nice deal on the price for us.