Sometime over the summer after all the boats have been launched. A final date has not yet been determined.
Where is the new facility?
13620 S. Hoxie Avenue | Chicago, IL 60603. It is the old “Sunset Bay Marina”
You mentioned a redevelopment project, what is being done?
We will be redeveloping the property to create a more cohesive, efficient layout and traffic pattern. This will include, among other things:
Adding additional inside heated storage
New offices
A new entrance and gate house
Additional fencing
Paving
Improvements to the existing storage building
Dock expansion and improvements
Will all of the Ashland customers be able to store at this location (if the current customers remain)?
Yes, the new property is nearly twice the size of the Ashland property and has the capacity to hold all of the current customers from each location. However, there is limited indoor space at the new location. Ashland Ave was the largest indoor marine storage facility in the region with 300,000sqft indoors. The Hoxie Ave or “Calumet” location currently has 50,000sqft indoors with another 25,000+ being built this summer.
When will I know if I can get indoor storage at Calumet?
We have been taking requests for indoor storage from customers at both locations, and we will begin sending contracts out the week of March 24, 2025. Storage will be let on a first-come, first-served basis. We will also have a waiting list so that if anyone with a contract sells their boat or changes their mind, the first person on the waiting list (based on boat size) will be notified and given the opportunity to upgrade to indoors.
Will current Ashland customers need to move their own trailers or cradles to the new location?
No, we will move trailers and cradles for anyone who has a storage contract at the Calumet location for winter ’25/26
Will there be Captain Delivery service to/from the new location?
Yes, we have several experienced, licensed, and insured captains who can deliver your boat in either direction.
How do I get there?
The new facility is located at 13620 S. Hoxie Avenue in the Hedgewich neighborhood of Chicago. The closest cross streets are 136th/Torrence Ave. It is close to I-94 and the 130th Street exit. From the water:
