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Originally Posted by RyanDe
As we look at properties it would be nice to know what the boat traffic is like. With all this talk to large boats/wakes it might be better to get a place with more wind but less boat traffic.
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You're not going to find a place to avoid boat traffic unless you are buried in a cove. Don't overthink boat induced chop, it's not that big a deal, is at it's worst during a short window on weekends during the summer and that's pretty much it. Furthermore, I've observed where I am because I face an area that sees quite a bit of traffic during the day, there is a big difference between being in a boat in the middle of it all versus being on shore where those wakes have a chance to settle as they travel and come in far less pronounced.
Being in an exposed area to wind however will commit you to having to deal with rough water at any time during the year when the wind is up. The wider and open the area is where the prevailing wind has a chance to build those waves it can get very rough. Is it a concern, sure but don't overthink it or better put let it scare you out of considering a property per say. The only places I down right said no to were anything that directly faced the broads for this very reason. Where I am now on the NE shore of Bear can get pretty choppy from the wind but never to the point where it is unmanageable.
I would be far more interested in getting a nice flat piece of property. You're right in your observation that there are quite a few cliff dwellings out there and what good is a piece of property where you're yard is a 45 degree rock slide... I mean if I need to climb 5 stories of stairs to get to my destination forget it. That will get old real quick, but keep you in great shape :-)