If your vacation home, or even your primary residence, is on a lake, river, or ocean, you must enjoy spending time near or on the water or you wouldn’t have purchased the property. Whether you have a bass fishing boat or a luxury water cruiser, you probably have a boathouse to store it in. Are you happy with the appearance of your boathouse marine door? Or are you looking for an upgrade?
Image from Pexels. The right garage door can help your boathouse stand out on the water while effectively protecting your boat and holding up to the elements.
Marine Garage Doors for Boathouses Come in Many Designs and Sizes
When designing your new garage door for your boathouse, there are many ways to customize it depending on what you need.
You can choose from clear glass paneled garage doors, or standard garage doors, all with features and modifications to be sturdy and durable. Here you can read about all the options for your custom marine door that can also fit your budget.
Many contemporary designs incorporate the use of glass panels, and boathouse garage doors are no exception. This project was brought to life by PattyMac.
Clear Marine Garage Doors Proudly Display Your Luxury Boat
Pictured on Houzz, this boathouse has many glass features. From the glass railings on the upper deck to the boathouse garage doors. These full-view California garage door make the entire boathouse feel expansive and open.
These boathouse garage doors allow endless natural light into your boat storage, and have added stability from their aluminum framing structure, which is extremely resistant to the elements.
Panoramic garage doors made with glass turn your boathouse into a display case for your luxury boat. They’re a feature that makes the building look high-end and classy.
All-glass garage doors are great for spending a lot of time in the boathouse. You’ll be much more productive in your well-lit workshop!
Boathouses serve one main purpose – storing boats. But have you ever thought of double-dipping by making the space dual purpose? You could build a trendy waterfront wet bar or even a sitting lounge right in your boathouse. With a panoramic garage door on your boathouse, you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of the lake. This boathouse was designed by PattyMac.
Imagine adding a grill on the deck of your boathouse where you can cook up your catch of the day. Add a small lake-side dining space to have a relaxing dinner with waterfront views in your boathouse, thanks to the all-glass garage door.
This waterfront getaway spot features the glass garage doors that really tie the theme together for this modern boathouse. With bold features that stand out, you’ll be able to clearly pick out your boathouse from out on the water. This design was shared on Houzz, and would be the ultimate spot to enjoy your vacation home.
You might be curious about durability, since these garage doors are made of glass. What would happen if an accident happens?
From the corner of your vision, it might be hard to notice the closed glass garage door if you’re in a rush and not paying attention. Hitting the garage door with your boat and shattering it would be bad enough, but you can rest assured that with the tempered glass of these garage doors, you’d be much safer than with regular glass. Tempered glass is hot and cold-treated to fortify it’s strength so that when it does shatter, it isn’t into harmful shards, but rather thousands of small chunks.
Here are two full-view California garage doors in different sizes, so you can start to see some of the size range offered for garage doors. Note the Sandblasted glass for added privacy.
Ordering the California full-view garage door gives you several options as far as glass types, such as:
- Clear glass if you prefer to see clearly through the garage door. Remember the “showcase” effect mentioned prior.
- Sandblasted glass keeps your boathouse lit with natural lighting while concealing its contents. Sometimes a little mystery is okay, if you’re also using your boathouse for storage.
- Tempered glass is available for added strength, but note that it cannot be done with laminated glass.
- Polycarbonate or “plexiglass” is a more shatter-proof alternative to standard glass if you think your marine garage door will need to stand up to some bumps and scuffs. Though it does scratch more easily, but you can Read this FAQ to learn how you take care of polycarbonate windows.
We can’t forget about the condensation factor, which is unavoidable in a boathouse but even more noticeable with the California’s glass panes. Your garage door will require regular maintenance to keep water stains and debris from building up and also further prevent the corrosion of the garage door hardware. Keeping the garage door open as often as you possible will also help stay on top of this issue.
Townships Garage Door Collection – A Craftsman Appeal on the Water with Durable Construction.
If wood finishes are more your style, the Townships Collection offers marine doors for boathouses that have a wood-like appearance. These overhead doors are very durable and resistant to wear and tear for years to come. Image found on Pinterest.
A marine garage door made from steel construction and finished to look like wood creates the perfect combination of aesthetic and function. Townships Collection overhead doors could be exactly what you’re looking for.
The design of this Princeton P-12, 8’ x 7’, Iron Ore Walnut with Black overlays, 8 lites Panoramic windows, from the Townships Collection, provide eye-catching contrast against the light cream color of the house. Would this be a design that would work on your boathouse?
Township Collection garage doors are resistant to rust and corrosion for a sharp look that lasts.
If you’re looking for good insulation, these doors are available with an R-16 value. Insulated garage doors will allow you to enjoy using your vacation home boathouse for a larger portion of the year. You won’t just be limited to using your boathouse in the peak of summer, but can spend more time there in the spring and fall as well.
The 8 lite panoramic windows of his garage door is the Eastman E-21, let in some light while the rest of the garage door panel provides some privacy. This garage door is sized 9’ x 7’, with Claystone doors and Ice White overlays. The Townships collection garage doors can add a lot of character to your boathouse with classic looks that stand out.
The Townships Collection have a unique added feature with PVC overlays to create attractive shapes and angles, while closely resembling wood moulding for a Craftsman look for your boathouse. The shape of the overlays can be totally customized to your taste and design idea and last much longer than real wood. They allow you to create marine doors by adding Farmhouse and Modern Farmhouse styles.
This boathouse is a work of architectural genius by Makow Associates Architects Inc. The way the roof line blends seamlessly with the stairs in the back of the boathouse from this front view creates appealing continuous lines, while the V-shaped PVC overlays on the marine doors give a flattering contrast to the angle of the roof.
Dura+ hardware is also available for these marine doors.
You need hardware on your boathouse that won’t break down from the elements after a year or two. It’s much more practical to choose robust hardware that will last. The galvanized steel tracks won’t go down without a fight and the nylon-covered rollers make the system more resistant to corrosion. Getting this hardware for your boathouse will keep the marine doors functional for much longer.
Need a more cost-effective option for your marine door? Consider the Acadia 138 and Regal garage doors.
If you’re looking for good quality overhead garage doors for your marine door on your boathouse, but need some options that fit in your budget, you can still find a custom style that will work for you. Read this FAQ about the 7 factors that impact the cost of garage doors.
Two Options:
1. The Acadia 138 garage door
This garage door is an Acadia 138 North Hatley LP, 9’ x 7’, Desert Sand, windows with Richmond would be a perfect complement in color and design for any boathouse.
If you need an overhead door that is insulated, this one has a rating of R-12. We recommend upgrading to the Dura+ hardware to keep it this Acadia 138 looking and functioning its best. It’s worth the extra investment up front.
2. The Regal garage door
This Regal Classic Long, 9’ x 7’, with clear windows, offers a classic, simple design if you prefer a more minimalist aesthetic and earthy tones.
Regal garage doors are available with polystyrene insulation or without. Choosing a non-insulated door is more cost-effective. So if you’re not worried about insulating your boathouse, this garage door will do the job and be a more budget-friendly choice.
Garage Doors for Smaller Boats
Bass boats and jet skis are smaller, so you need the marine door to be pretty small. These garage doors are available between 4 feet and 20 feet in width, and custom heights are also available, so you can get a garage door the fits perfectly in your boathouse.
If you need some help guessing the size you need to order, here’s how to measure it.
Garage Door Openers are a Must-Have for Your Boathouse
Don’t stop at just the perfect marine door for your boathouse. It’s certainly an upgrade on its own. You still have to think about how you will open and close it. An electric garage door opener would be a worthy investment.
Your boathouse would not be the same without a garage door opener. Electric garage door openers add so much convenience to using your boathouse. You need a way to get your boat in and out of your boathouse, hassle-free. LiftMaster openers offer both convenience and quality.
A typical garage door opener found in your standard garage wouldn’t work as well for a boathouse. We will talk about 2 commercial openers that can be ordered with a car wash enhancement.
You need a system that can function in a wet or damp environment, and this CarWash system does exactly that for your boathouse. The modification is designed for industrial garage door openers.
When Choosing a Commercial Door Opener for your Boathouse, go with LiftMaster’s H and J commercial door opener models.
The LiftMaster H and LiftMaster J garage door openers are wall-mounted. This greatly reduces the noise in your boathouse. Raising your boat in the winter requires more ceiling space, which is another benefit of using a wall-mounted garage door opener.
Notice how the wall-mounted garage door opener creates so much more space for your lifted boat. Image from Houzz.
Safeguard your prized boat with LiftMaster garage door opener.
There are malicious people everywhere, so keeping your boathouse secure is very important. LiftMaster garage door openers offer some features that are preventative against break-ins. You definitely want a garage door opener that adds even more security to protect your belongings.
- Unique code – Your passcode can’t be stolen by anyone with a universal remote, because a new one is generated every time you use your garage door opener on your boathouse.
- The door opener is equipped with invisible light beams that act as emergency sensors when opening and closing your marine door. If anything crosses the light beams, such as a person or your boat, the door will stop moving to avoid hitting anyone or anything.
- Camera – Keep an eye on your boathouse from anywhere and get alerted to any break-ins in progress. This security feature will give you lots of peace of mind.
- Always know when the door is opened – The myQ app allows you to check if your marine door at your cottage is opened or closed and you can adjust it accordingly. The app also notifies you when the marine door has been open for an extended time.
- Those are just a few of LiftMaster’s amazing features.
If you need a garage door opener for your vacation home in addition to your boathouse, Discover all the residential models!
Do you have your marine door picked out? Let’s chat.
This garage door is the Eastman E-22 design, 9' x 7', Ice White door with Ice White overlays and Orion windows. This is a classic white design that you could match your cottage garage to your boathouse marine door!
All-Mont Garage Doors has been helping customers find their perfect sectional overhead doors for many years. Everything from selling, installing, and repairing your garage doors. Our professional specialists can help you find the best fit for your cottage or boathouse.
Give us a call at 519-942-1956.
The Design Centre offers you a virtual way to design your ideal marine door and then test it on a picture of your boathouse. There are many combinations to make your perfect design. You can choose the colour, type of windows, decorative hardware and much more! Once you have found your perfect garage door, you can ask us for a free quote by email.
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Each of our made-in-Canada garage doors is custom-made to fit your size, design, colour, and window request. With more than 35 designs and 10 colours, including Black, deep Browns, different Beiges, and the all-time classic White, you’re sure to find the perfect marine door to make your boathouse vision come to life.
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