Low-Profile Storage Solutions

There’s never enough storage on a boat, goes the old saying. And there usually isn’t. Whether it’s for skis or boards, fishing tackle, towels and clothes, food and drinks, or small items like wallets and phones, we’re always looking for convenient places to stow our stuff.

That explains the huge variety of aftermarket storage solutions boaters can choose from — cabinets, drawers, boxes, bins, bags, racks and holders of every conceivable size, shape and material.

Usually, when we think of adding storage, we’re thinking in terms of storage for relatively large or bulky items. But convenient storage for smaller items can make just as much difference in the usability of a boat as storage for big stuff.

Plus, small item storage solutions can often be added with minimal installation work and in such a way that they take up zero space that would be usable for anything else.

Specifically, low-profile mesh storage pockets that attach with bungees, adhesive, hooks, tracks or screws can be incredibly handy for storing a wide variety of gear — wallets, phones, sunglasses, keys documents, charts, display covers, tools, and so on — in areas that are otherwise wasted space.

These include fabric storage bags like those made by TackleWebs and Starboard-framed net storage units like those from Boat Outfitters.

Here’s a gallery of some of the smart and innovative ways Boat Outfitters’ customers have used low-profile storage units on their boats.