First thing that you will need to do is if you decide on building a shed is to find out from your City Planning and Zoning Department is how far does the shed have to be from your lot line. I am going to be building a second garage this year and any structure I build has to be 5′ from my side lot line and 8′ from my back lot line.
To lay concrete over that spot would take 3 yards. Currently concrete is just under $100/yd3. But 3 yds may be subject to a small load fee. A contractor would get over $1300 to do it so it would be worth your time to find someone who does it on the side like Mike Watson or myself. That could save you a quick 500. 
Definitely pour a concrete slab for a floor. I guess it all depends on what you want to do. You could build a shed and attach it to the house, or you could buy one of those cheaper car ports and put it over the concrete slab. There are quite a few ways to store the boat and keep it fairly reasonable as well
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First thing that you will need to do is if you decide on building a shed is to find out from your City Planning and Zoning Department is how far does the shed have to be from your lot line. I am going to be building a second garage this year and any structure I build has to be 5′ from my side lot line and 8′ from my back lot line.
My thoughts too, but look how close his neighbors garage is to the lot line. Steve’s right either way you’re going to have to check with the city first.
What are car ports?
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What are car ports?
You definately should check with the city first before you do anything. You may not be allowed to put a shed or even a car port in your side/front yard. If you put up a shed a boat could fit in, it may have enough square footage to be considered a garage. I’d check with the neighbor too before I put anything up.
How can I get them? Are the good for winter too? Another option is to carport my driveway.
Even if you get a variance, you’l never fit a boat of any size in there. No city of any size will allow for a port there either. Ports just aid in theft anyway…they protect thieves from all views. I’d just get a permit for a slab and put the boat out in the open. Bring your valuables in every time your get back and be sure to get a GOOD lock for the outboard.
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