Store with confidence. Riverfront Marine offers heated, indoor, and outdoor storage options—plus the support of a full-service yard right here in Cleveland.
(Required for All Storage Customers)
Choose your storage type, provide vessel details, and confirm your acknowledgment of Riverfront Marine’s Yard Policies and Environmental Rules. This form is required to reserve storage space.
(Optional Spring Services Request)
Request spring commissioning services, including de-winterizing, rigging, mast stepping, and launch preparation. Submit this form to schedule work before your boat returns to the water.
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These rules and regulations are in effect for all yard customers and contractors. Please review each section carefully before working in or around the yard. Compliance is required to ensure safety, protect the environment, and keep operations running smoothly.
ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE.
If customers want to store and lock a ladder to their cradles, MAKE sure the office has the combo for the lock, or the key. If staff has to remove the ladder so the boat can be moved safely, the lock will be cut and a service charge of a $100 fee will be assessed to the customer. Riverfront is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged ladders. Riverfront does NOT supply ladders to customers, bring your own.
Boat washing, owner needs to use a biodegradable soap and take any precautions not to soak or damage the boats next to his own. Sanding is STRICTLY prohibited on inside stored boats. Follow the EPA guidelines on the Environmental/policy sheet
Speed limit of 5MPH in the yard must be always followed. No Exceptions—this is for the safety of the Riverfront staff and customers that are working and walking in the yard plus to minimize dust. A speeding fine of $100.00 will be enforced.
Do not block boats or building bay doors with a vehicle as it will delay boats getting launched or worked on. If staff have to wait, or track down a customer to remove their vehicles, a $100 fee will be assessed.
If you are picking up or dropping off your boat and leave the VEHICLE, it MUST be parked in the front lot. If vehicle has to be moved or towed, Riverfront will and cannot be be held liable for any resultant damage.
THINK where your car is before leaving it unattended!!
Smoking is PROHIBITED in any of the Riverfront’s buildings OR by any of the yard equipment. All cigarette butts must be disposed of into a garbage can or butt container. NO EXCEPTIONS
Our yard crew’s safety depends on all customers following the above yard policies. Please try not to disturb the yard crew while they are conducting yard operations as we must maintain a safe zone between customers and equipment. Remember, the yard crew does not schedule launches or repair work, contact the office.
MUST be leashed and controlled at all times. Pet waste will be picked up by owner.
All hazardous chemicals including waste oil, engine coolant, hydraulic fluid, gasoline, diesel fuel, paint, thinner or other solvents may be disposed of at Riverfront Yacht Services. Please see the office for location of recycling and waste chemical container location and for assistance.
All spills of gasoline, diesel fuel, oil or other hazardous materials must be reported immediately to the office.
Sanding & painting are allowed. However, plastic tarps must be used underneath the boat to collect paint chips, sanding dust and paint drippings. Also, avoid sanding on windy days. Removed paint chips, sanding dust and paint drippings must be disposed of in the trash dumpster located outside the repair shops. This material should not be allowed to enter the river, surrounding ground area or any sewer drains.
Scrap cardboard, paper, plastic bottles or jugs and glass go in one container. Aluminum cans should be separated and placed in the barrels marked “aluminum cans only”, these are collected by acbc and benefit the Cleveland Fire Burn Unit for children. All these items can go into the SMALLER APPROPIATE LABELED recycle containers located outside the repair shop next to the main RECYCLE ONLY dumpster. NOTE, THIS dumpster is locked at all times to eliminate garbage being disposed in it, USE the smaller containers.
Normal garbage can be put into the open, unlocked GARBAGE dumpster outside the storage building next to the river.
Shrink wraps are recycled but have to be handled separately. Some important notes;
All shrink wraps need to be de-banded. This is easier done when it is on the boat and cut off the lower banding with a pair of scissors or CAREFULLY with a knife. This cut out banding is garbage and is disposed into the garbage dumpster. Doors need to be removed and stored on your boat for the summer.
Raw shrink film and taped seems etc are then rolled up and placed in front of your boat. RYS will pick up and handle at a later date. DO NOT DISPOSE main bulk shrinkwrap in dumpster.
Antifreeze used for winterizing purposes should be of the non-toxic type. Ethylene Glycol (green) antifreeze is not acceptable. Also, it is illegal to discharge Ethylene Glycol into any waterway in the United States. We have non-toxic antifreeze available for purchase.
The Environmental Protection Agency has become very strict in the enforcement of their policies. Anyone found in violation of the above policies will be held totally responsible for any current or future environmental impact fees.
All self-employed boat workers and independent contractors must register with and receive approval from the office before beginning any work on Riverfront property. All subcontractors must comply with Riverfront Yacht Services Environmental Policies. Subcontractors will be held totally responsible for any violations and any environmental impact fees. Also, proof of liability and workers comp insurance must be submitted to and approved by the office.
Owners of vessels may undertake boat projects as needed to maintain their vessels safety, appearance and utility. New or substantial exterior work encompassing more than 25% of the hull surface must be reviewed by management.
The fact that we are located on the Cuyahoga River makes us extremely vulnerable to close scrutiny by the EPA. Please use extreme caution and common sense when working with hazardous materials. If you need assistance or have questions, please let us know.
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