Most island living is DIY. So, it is helpful to have some basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills. Island support contractors come and go and in general are to actually hard to get to show up at any time near promised date.
A short boat ride from slip to camp is nice. Actually, getting a boat slip is hard. Almost as hard as finding a nice island camp. Have your research done and be ready to pounce.
West side - fantastic sunsets but often a NW wind. East side - sunrise but much less wind.
If only one boat, an all weather boat like an Eastern is better than a fancy cruiser.
Situations can be variable by island. Gilford islands residents benefit from the Glendale docks with day docking, parking and trash dumpsters.
Once on an island it is a different world with long term neighbors who become long term friends. In general, if you need help, just ask and be happy to reciprocate.
All things considered, most of us islanders moved in and never looked back.
Alan
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