I have painted some of mine black or brown before like sarge. I keep one bouy out on the front deck but store rest in a plastic box with a lid from the dollar store. Keep it in a storage compartment out of the way. If you have room good idea to buy enough boxes to organize everything in storage compartments. I keep fish cleaning supplies (fillet knives , plastic bags , rags ) in one , bouys in one , paper work in one , tools in one .