drb1025
You are correct, Bremerton has good rates comparing to Lake Union. However, Port Orchard is even better, around $6/foot. Either location requires the Tacoma Bridge and I-5, or ferry+car parking. I would do the ferry with the monthly pass of 105 bucks, but the trip is very long to Seattle, over 1 hour.
This weekend, I drove around Kingston, Poulsbo, Bremerton, Port Orchard. Each location has its benefits and Bremerton is the best time wise. I think the rate is close to $8/foot now, or more. So, they are catching up. You still need monthly car permit for another $115, but that is a big issue for boaters everywhere. I talked to few of them.
Kingston rates are $5.50/foot, but some have been waiting there for 18 years to get the right size slip. Very limited, but gorgeous and peaceful place.
Poulsbo is an absolutely beautiful place and I could see the anchoring boats out there. To drive to the ferry either to Bremerton, or Kingston, after hiding your dinghy somewhere, will take time. But, anchoring is free, isn't it? If it is, it can save me the 400-800 dollars/mo mooring fees. Not a small chunk of change.
When I was at my last stop in Port Orchard, I was thinking, maybe this could work, if I can accept the rising toll rates on the Tacoma bridge and the traffic mess around Tacoma Dome, going North to Seattle. Guess what, the traffic was horrible again, and this was Sunday afternoon. Imagine morning rush hour!
So, this is the reason for my question. Anchoring, commuting, but not for 2-3 hours in one direction. Is it possible? I don't know. Maybe some members have figured it out.
(I wish I could just retire now and live in peace.... lol)
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