Finding a new neighbor

In the last week, the boat next to mine was sold, renovated, and rented.  In a couple of weeks, it will be moved.  So, there will be a space open next door!  Does anybody need covered moorage?

Finding moorage on Lake Union is difficult.  There are lots of rules.  Liveaboard vs non-liveaboard.  Boat (motor) vs sailboat vs houseboat vs floating home vs house barge.  Covered vs non-covered.  Pets or no pets.  It can make your head spin.  Then you have to find the right size.  So, even though you have the ability to move your boat, it can be difficult to find the opportunity.

When I moved my houseboat to it's current moorage, I intended to use the front door as my main door.  But my inexperience showed from the beginning when I did not use a tape measure.  I have a finger slip that extends past the front door, but to get to the door, you have to straddle a telephone pole sized support.  Not a good thing when you're walking dogs, carrying bags and groceries.  So, my main entry is the back door, through the bedroom.  I'll try to do better when I move someday.  But, there's room between my boat and the next one at this marina.  The old slip had my boat leaning against the fender of the boat next to it.  You could reach through the window and touch the next boat.  And the finger slip was very shaky, so even though you could walk straight down to the front door, you didn't want to.  It's all a trade-off.  So, there's moorage and pretty good moorage and perfect moorage.  Heaven is when you have the perfect boat and the perfect moorage!

Boat For Rent

If you're a good neighbor and want to live at my marina, check it out.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/apa/2487759685.html 
OR 
http://www.seattlehouseboatrentals.com/rentals.htm#SUMMERNIGHTS

 

"Summer Nights"

	If you are looking for a comfortable liveaboard vessel, this is the one.
	This boat is warm, cozy and extremely user-friendly
	Beautiful new wood ceilings and warm rug covered floors
	Dark leather chairs, new counter tops, table tops, upholstery in the dinette and flat screen tv in the saloon with full stereo system
	Fully equipped galley with full sized ac/dc refer/freezer, 4 burner propane stove/oven and microwave
	Comfortable dinette seating for 4
	2 Bathrooms - one with shower with good pressure
	Master king stateroom with flat screen TV and large walk-in closet.
	Double twin beds in second stateroom
	Upper outside deck with beautiful deck chairs and boxes
	Washer and dryer for small loads
	Pets okay with larger damage deposit
	Available now at $1600/month for 1 year lease