Storage Rates & Options

The winter storage period begins once the vessel is dropped off and typically extends for six months. The summer storage period begins on Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day.

No refunds or rebates will be made once the storage contract is signed or if the contract is cancelled prior to its expiration.

Vessels not removed after six months will be charged on a daily basis at a rate of $25.00 per day unless prior arrangements have been made with Jenness Hill.

No service may be performed on the vessel while stored at Jenness Hill without the prior written consent of Jenness Hill.

Vessel covers must be provided by the customer; otherwise, the vessel may be stored outside without a cover. Ask about our boat shrink wrapping services!

Please remove all equipment and electronics, waterski gear, etc. from the vessel prior to storing. You are solely responsible for any and all equipment left on board during the storage period. Jenness Hill is not liable for any damage or theft of such equipment, electronics, or personal property.

Please remove all drain plugs. You are responsible for any damage resulting from any and all drain plugs or fittings not removed or reinstalled in the vessel.

Discharge of contaminated bilge water, holding tanks, engine cooling system fluid (antifreeze), transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, engine oil from crank case, drainage of fresh water supply, including the hot and cold and hot water heater, after the boat is on Jenness Hill’s property is strictly prohibited.

Please place an oil absorbent device in the bilge of your vessel. You are responsible for any toxic material that is generated from the vessel. Any discharge from a vessel resulting in soil contamination will automatically subject you to soil remediation charges which will be based upon the size of the contaminated area.

Jenness Hill reserves the right to move the vessel for any reason determined to be necessary or desirable.

All customers must maintain a customary all-risk insurance to insure the full declared value of the vessel and related equipment from damage or theft for the full insurable amount thereof, such insurance to include REC removal coverage and public liability insurance if not less than $100,000 per occurrence or in the aggregate. Customer shall cause Jenness Hill to be named as an additional insured and as a certificate holder entitled to notice under such insurance policies. A certificate evidencing such insurance is required prior to the drop off of the vessel.

Period of storage: The winter storage period is 6 months from the day vehicle is dropped off. There shall be NO refund or rebate made if this contract is cancelled prior to its expiration. Vehicles not removed after 6 months will be charged a DAILY basis at a rate of $25.00 per day unless prior arrangements have been made with Jenness Hill.

Loss or Damage during storage: Jenness Hill Auto and Marine Storage LLC (hereafter “Jenness Hill”). While we have security cameras on site, Jenness Hill PROVIDES NO SECURITY PROTECTION AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY whatsoever for the safety of any vehicle or equipment referred to herein, directly or indirectly. The Customer assumes all risks of storage and Jenness Hill assumes no responsibility for and shall not be liable for the care, protection, and security of the vehicle. Jenness Hill is not to be considered under this agreement as an insurer of the Customer’s and/or Vehicle owner’s property and Customer and/or Vehicle owner shall carry adequate motor vehicle insurance covering vehicle in storage, as provided in Section 14 below. The vehicle and other property stored with Jenness Hill are stored at the sole risk of the Customer and the Customer hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Jenness Hill from any and all claims for loss or damage from fire, theft, lightning, storm, wind, snow, the elements or by reason of any other cause whatsoever, other than claims based in whole upon the willful acts of Jenness Hill.

Work to be done at Jenness Hill: No service may be performed on the vehicle while stored at Jenness Hill without the prior written consent of Jenness Hill.

Storage Lien: Customer understands and agrees that Jenness Hill shall have a lien on the vehicle for storage charges and vehicle may not be picked up prior to payment in full for all storage charges.

Disclaimer of Warranties: Jenness Hill makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the storage of the vehicle.

Payment: Customer hereby agrees to pay and authorizes Jenness Hill to charge the client any amount due for service provided hereunder at the rate set forth in Jenness Hill rate sheet.

Pick up and Drop Off: Customer shall provide at least 2 WEEKS prior notice to Jenness Hill for pick up and drop off of vehicles. Pick up and drop off are scheduled as close to the requested dates as possible at Jenness Hill’s discretion. Jenness Hill is not responsible for any damages or liabilities that arise from all dates being postponed or canceled by customer.

No Bailment. Customer acknowledges that Jenness Hill does not have exclusive possession and control of the vehicle, which is shared during the storage period with Customer, who has access to it. Customer further acknowledges his/her responsibility for the safety and security of the vehicle for storage. Accordingly, Customer acknowledges this vehicle storage contract does not constitute a bailment and is not for any specific storage space or work to be conducted by Jenness Hill.

Vehicle covers: The vehicle cover must be provided otherwise the vehicle may be stored without a cover.

Removal of equipment: It is the Customer’s responsibility to remove all personal property from the vehicle prior to storing for winter. Customer is solely responsible for any and all personal property that is left in the vehicle during the storage period. Jenness Hill is not liable for any damage or theft of such personal property.

Customer Environmental Responsibilities: Discharge of engine cooling system fluid (antifreeze), transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, engine oil from crank case, or other hazardous materials after the vehicle has been stored is strictly prohibited. Customers are requested to place an oil absorbent device below their vehicle. Customers shall be responsible for any toxic material that is generated from the vehicle. ANY DISCHARGE FROM A VEHICLE RESULTING IN SOIL CONTAMINATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY SUBJECT CUSTOMER TO SOIL REMEDIATION CHARGES, WHICH WILL BE BASED UPON SIZE OF CONTAMINATED AREA.

Safety: Customer grants to Jenness Hill the right to move the vehicle for any reason determined by Jenness Hill to be necessary or desirable.

Insurance: Customer agrees to maintain a customary all risk insurance to insure the full declared value of the vehicle and related equipment from damage or theft for the full insurable amount thereof, such insurance to include REC removal coverage, public liability insurance if not less than $100,000 per occurrence or in the aggregate. Customer shall cause Jenness Hill to be named as an additional insured and as a certificate holder entitled to notice under such insurance policies. Customer shall deliver certificates evidencing such insurance prior to the drop off of the vehicle.

Termination: Jenness Hill has the right to terminate this agreement at any time and for any reason.

Overdue payments: If a customer is unable to make all payments due hereunder, Customer agrees to pay Jenness Hill interest at the rate of 18% per annum, compounding daily, for all unpaid amounts due. Further, Jenness Hill shall be entitled to an award of its reasonable costs and attorney’s fees incurred in connection with the collection of any overdue amounts, regardless of whether legal action is instituted.

Venue, Jurisdiction & Governing Law: This contract is entered into with Jenness Hill Auto and Marine Storage LLC, of Meredith, NH. This contract will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire. All disputes and matters whatsoever arising under, in connection with, or incident to this contract, shall be litigated, if at all, in a court of competent subject matter jurisdiction located in Belknap or Merrimack County, New Hampshire and the Customer hereby waives all defenses based upon personal jurisdiction or improper venue.

Severability: Any provision in this contract that is prohibited or unenforceable will be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining terms and conditions of this contract will not otherwise be affected.

Entire Agreement: This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and is binding upon their heirs, executors and assigns. No oral or written modifications are valid.