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Hi rcsomany! Definitely a few ways to skin a cat -- we're getting on wait lists at preferred marinas, looking at existing boats with moorage and also focusing the search more heavily on boats that would fit within our existing spot. Definitely a little overly complex, but a handy excuse as i...

Thanks Tom - some very sound advice! I hadn't considering the insurance implications, but have been reading a few threads on it now - definitely something to dig into RE size of trawler. I do think we'll take a couple of courses through the winter, both so that my wife will feel a little more...

Hi C Lectric - no relation to Marvin (that I know of... and there aren't too many of us Cooneys). Thanks for the feedback RE marinas, very helpful - we have a spot in John Henrys, and will be holding onto that 100%. Would ideally like to be a bit closer to home (Gibsons), but would happily...

Pascall, hello - I foresee something similar, perfect for exploring all of the little coves and inlets in our neck of the woods!

Thanks Slowgoesit -- my wife will happily swap the big stick and bed sheets for a few creature comforts!

Hi Northern Spy - we luckily have moorage up in Pender Harbour (moorage was assumable with our current boat...and half of the appeal in buying it). As I'm sure you know, it's a huge challenge on the Coast. Most marinas between Gibsons and Egmont have 5-10 year waitlists. Not sure if the Powell...

Thanks RTF! If I want to spend time afloat, I'll have to appease her (I may hide a laser/Hobie 16 down the end of the garden for when I miss the feeling of soggy hiking shorts and frostbitten fingers!)

Hi everyone -- new to the forum and have been really enjoying the wealth of information on here. I live in Gibsons, BC in Canada and have 25+ years of sailing experience (starting with laser 4.7 as a kid up to several years of crewing on Melges 32s and Swan 45s in New England). We currently...