Mark Laurnen
Senior Member
Happy New Year to all! I am contemplating going from dry storage to in water moorage. I expect to stay aboard infrequently, for short stays, while traveling for work. My moorage location will be Port of Everett. For those of you who have lived aboard, what are your preferences, covered or uncovered moorage. Obviously, there is a cost difference and potentially maintenance difference, but aside from that I’m wondering about the aesthetic. Would living under cover result in claustrophobia? Are the infrequent beautiful days justification for tolerating the more prominent foul weather? Would it be better to switch seasonally, covered for winter and uncovered for summer? Of course the initial decision is not necessarily irrevocable like buying a boat in the first place, but making a switch could prove difficult depending upon availability. I appreciate your experience based recommendations.