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New rules at the marina don't benefit me at all. It was bad enough that I lease my slip annually and the marina would sublease to a commercial boat from Jan to I returned in late April. I would have to call and reverse charges for power use every year. This year it didn't happen. I can no longer let my friends use the slip when I'm not. I pay for annual moorage. The port double charges for the slip if I'm not there.
Everett marina has lock gates to keep the public off of the docks. I have to rent a dock box from the port. A few years ago I asked permission to place a commercial dock box but was denied. I have to keep the dock clear unlike the charter and commercials. I can see keeping trash off of the dock but crab gear and and a lockable dock box is allowed in many other marinas. I understand that I can rent a dock box at an additional cost per month. Do I continue to amass fees during the off season?
Port employees are nice and are a pleasure to work with except for when the boat needs to be serviced I. e. Oil changes. Again commercials and chart boats do their service on the water. I brought oil mats and drain pans to collect and dispose of my waste at the office. I live 3.5 hours northeast in Stanwood, long way to tow my boat to DIY myself.
Just some of my gripes with the port.
John Risser