Boating forums in general are always tricky because most of the really salty and experienced members are usually older... meaning very stubborn and set in their ways.
So is it a love/ hate relationship? Explain it to a life long east coaster. I can't imagine living in an area with more grey skies than blue and more wet days than dry.
My wife lived in SeaTac for a while and loved it! Not me....is it a boaters paradise? Or just nurture over nature??
Well , mooring fields vs actually anchoring out is a big difference too.
So many folks have big, huge powerful windlasses with a 1000 feet of chain rode and a top of the line anchor in pristine condition. Never used!!!
OP: You've replaced your own risers, manifolds and impellers and you call yourself a newb?!
You sound very competent to me!
Great job on your DIY spirit