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[IslandRadio]

One of my neighbors tried various ways to avoid getting a slip on the mainland. In the end, after trying the small boat - pull up at the RIA landing, and a couple of other ideas, they ended up at West Alton Marina.

I don't like paying the money either, but really, if you're on an island, you NEED to have a good boat available all the time, and you need a place to put it. IMHO, that is

[Webbsatwinni]

Originally Posted by IslandRadio

One of my neighbors tried various ways to avoid getting a slip on the mainland. In the end, after trying the small boat - pull up at the RIA landing, and a couple of other ideas, they ended up at West Alton Marina.

I don't like paying the money either, but really, if you're on an island, you NEED to have a good boat available all the time, and you need a place to put it. IMHO, that is

Agreed,

When we purchased, we planned to use RIA to launch and pull every time. That soon became and struggle with the gear, the trash, furniture, etc.
Also, beyond arriving and leaving, there are the little trips in between, if you have to run and get parts, food, DRINKS!, or anything else, having a place to park the boat for a quick trip is something that cannot be overlooked in your plans.

We ended up at WAM, while I hate paying for it as I can easily trailer, the convenience of not doing so is quickly realized.