Sea-Can

Where did you purchase it from? How much was it if you don't mind me asking. I'm assuming that you don't plan on burrying it then?

Where did you purchase it from? How much was it if you don't mind me asking. I'm assuming that you don't plan on burrying it then?

I purchased a dozen containers about 8 years ago for material storage and tool cribs for job sites. I hauled this one home because it had to be moved anyways. I think I paid $3500 at the time.....less for the 20'ers.

This container will house my Pinz, military trailer and ATVs. The Pinz will carry two NATO pallets of supplies and the trailer will haul equipment and fuel.

Put battery tenders on, fill everything with fuel stabilizer then lock the door and forget about it.

Does anyone know the current going rate? I suppose it depends on the condition, but ballpark is fine. I've read all sorts of numbers ranging from 600-8000 lol. Also anyone know a calgary area supplier?

@thecrier: looks and sounds like a great setup! When shtf, you want to pick me up lol

Sea Cans, can cost you 2000-5000 depending on the size and type your looking for. I have seen insulated refridgerated 20' for about 2500-3000, or just the plain ones for about 2000. BUT that was from a Toronto port. its the shipping that might cost you depending how far you need to take it from Calgary. here is one link, there are more, but it will give you some idea of prices.
Happy hunting.

http://www.mrcontainer.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=70

I've rented from this outfit in the past: (they sell as well)

Canadian Storage Containers Inc
PO Box 37006 NE
Calgary T2E 8V1
403-701-1999

Contact Curtis

Buggie...check out Mr Container.net out of Edmonton, they also wire them for electrical and insulate them if you like, or can build in system for storage shelving...and they deliver I believe

A friend of mine was going to work overseas. He and his family loaded everything but clothes into the sea can. When they opened it up a year and a half later, almost everything was destroyed by mold. It was the spiderweby stuff. Moisture is a huge concern in an enclosed space is it has no ventilation or isn't opened often to let the moisture escape. There are a number of dampness absorption bags and similar products available. Unless you just want to cut a couple holes and add vents.
I once dug a root cellar and forgot to include ventilation ... my veggies looked very well composted by the time I got back to them.

Moisture is a huge concern in an enclosed space is it has no ventilation or isn't opened often to let the moisture escape. There are a number of dampness absorption bags and similar products available.

If there is moisture there is rust. Found that out when I kept an old shotgun in a can for a year. I think the temperature swings cause a lot of condensation to form on metal.

My other concern is security - camo is good for that, though. Or Spray paint in a flat earth tone (sometimes camo means 'good stuff inside'). You might consider welding lock shrouds over your padlocks, if you haven't already (prevents easy bolt cutter access) and maybe investing in a hunting/trail cam to get photos of any visitors. They even have ones that automatically email you the photos as they are taken.

And check the rubber gasket seals around the doors. You don't want one that will let the mice in.

I'm sure you've thought of this stuff already, but maybe others who are thinking of getting a Sea-Can haven't.

I installed a solar ventilation fan yesterday. Im more concerned with gasoline fumes.

I could actually leave the doors unlocked, my dogs will look after security.

If your storing stuff in a tight sea-can, put a sheet of drywall in there and it will absorb a lot of moisture. Every now and then take it out when its sunny and let dry (it will feel dry, but you want it at < 10-15% moisture). This what I use in my gun box, but with that, I throw the 3x6” piece in the oven every 3 month, just to be sure they’re kept dry. Learned the hard way on that one.

Does the drywall work well? I have heard that it can be a bit corrosive - gases given off and such. Any issues with that?

You can get silica dessicants that work as well. If you know someone who runs an electronic shop or musical instrument shop (like guitars, etc.) they often get silica dessicants along with their shipments to prevent damage. They will usually collect them for you and give them away for free if you ask nice.
But drywall is a lot more plentiful, so if it works it would be good to know.

I've use dry wall for the past 20 yrs with out any problem. concidering that 90% of N.American homes are made with it, most of the fumes should be gone by the time you get it. If your worried about it, air it out in the sun on a low humid day (winter, has the lowest humidity @ < -10*C).

Finished trenching in power and hooking up the fluorescent lighting. Pulled the sprayer out and gaveit it a coat of olive drab.

A couple inches of pine needles on the roof and my camo net over the door and it will be complete.

Now you Sea-Can, now you dont. 😉