Iknowimcrazy
Veteran Member
Anybody that has experience cruising both coasts. How well do Trawlers do in the Pacific? How do dockage costs compare?
Anybody that has experience cruising both coasts. How well do Trawlers do in the Pacific? How do dockage costs compare?
Way, way too general a question. Try to home in on a particular area. I have been fortunate to have boated on almost the entirety of both coasts and their immediate inland waters. I disagree with B and B's assessment as it also way too broad.
When you say PNW, depends on what you're talking about. Even that is awfully broad and open to interpretation!! When I think PNW, that's the Columbia River and North to around Juneau. But I'm sure some will argue further South or North.
A majority of the pleasure boating here is the Columbia River, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Juan de Fuca straits, Gulf Islands, the inside of Vancouver Island, BC mainland coastal waters and the inside passage to SE Alaska. And yes, there are those who venture out to the open waters of the pacific.
All pretty well protected and doable in a 20' boat and outboard on the inside. But picking your weather is certainly important though. The Straits of Juan de Fuca, Georgia and Queen Charlottes can be a butt kicker at times!!
Moorage costs. . .the nearer to Seattle you are the higher they go!! A new 46' slip at port of Anacortes is 6 boat dollar per month.
I know, it's a general question. I'm only seeking seeking general answers. Thank you.
West Coast usually has less humidity than the East Coast. (I hate humidity!) Also, West Coast winters are comparatively mild, permitting year-round boating.
I'd expect so in the tropics. But don't you have a hurricane season?Our winter is milder in Fort Lauderdale permitting year round boating.
I'd expect so in the tropics. But don't you have a hurricane season?
West Coast usually has less humidity than the East Coast. (I hate humidity!) Also, West Coast winters are comparatively mild, permitting year-round boating.
What's a trawler?