One of the things that occurred to me this weekend was the potential extra need for dock space on the island. If you have family and friends they can't come to the island property by car (sans bridge). Although you end up ferrying most of your guest, you may find you have friends with boats. We have had many forum members to our place and if we only had one slip it would be pretty difficult.
Then again, some days, it would make a great excuse.
After 6 seasons this do it yourself family has only had one repairman come out. We picked him up at the dock and it did not really cost a premium. The property may sell at a discount due to the lack of desirability and the shorter season but I get the impression that having people help you out cost more. But it sure sounds good now that the kids are off to school and took all the money with them.
Our season is dictated by the ice. Ice melting in the spring and ice forming in the engine in the fall. This year we are going to add a month by delivering the boat to the marina in the water instead of on a trailer.
Dial up on our island was at about 12K (Very painful with modern internet) Air card made it fun again.
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