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Have also heard that you can use mothballs in bilge if you set them on something so they do not get water soaked. I used to have rat/mouse problems; started doing the mothball thing when I stored boat in winter. That said, does not kill anything ... they just don't like the smell ..... may not...

another factor in slip availability (maybe warrants a new thread) .... getting on a wait list ... Not much fun to buy a boat and cannot get into a marina within reasonable range. Fortunately, our boat is trailer-able (not best option but it was an option) and we wound up on a wait list for a bit...

We lived on 42' GB for 5 years and it was good/had a kid and it became small (30 years ago) .... now have 25' Ranger Tug and for long weekending is perfect ... depends on what you are willing to put into it, but another factor: slip availability and cost. Slips have gotten pricy, and some people...

https://www.practical-sailor.com/product/marine-electrical-systems-complete-series...

PRACTICAL SAILOR has a pretty decent ebook you can download on electrical systems and connections which will meet and exceed anything you will probably need as an owner. Ring connectors best; if you have to use spades, look for the ones with the ends "turned up" (also noted by ABYC). IF you...

The other thing about living in Olympia, Swantown, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, etc.... is that most of the marinas are pretty pricy .. I have found west side of Hood is more reasonable - the 'price' you pay is commute access. I think there is pretty decent facility in Kingston as well, as far as fuel...

Depending if you have to work or not (commute issue), Pleasant Harbor on Hood Canal is about as quiet as you are going to find and has all of the ammenities ... and there are several boats in Homeport and Pleasant Harbor marinas that are for sale ... Brinnon is town where marinas are but very...