You heard the talk above about avoiding folds, creases, etc in the pontoons. Best way to store is put the INFLATED PONTOONS on the frame and hang the entire boat by the FRAME up against the garage ceiling. This will also keep the mice away from chewing on your pontoons or side bags if the ceiling is enclosed. I use 3 eye screws and 3 pulleys and some light rope to accomplish this---one on the back and 2 on each side of the front frame.