Welcome Spinner 😀
Congrats on the wonderful new boat that is coming!
Considering moorage may be an opportunity to think about some related topics that might influence your decision.
In case you are new to boating around here, one approach to think about where to keep your boat is to consider where you want to do most of your boating and how often you might want to go out on the boat. If you are in a work situation, will you have flexibility for some day trips or will it be mostly weekends? Perhaps you may want to overnight at your dock when possible, which can also be fun.
I arrived at power boating after a number of years sea kayaking, especially in the San Juans, so when I moved to Seattle from E. Washington I knew I wanted to live north of Seattle to avoid city traffic and have a head start north to paddle and explore more. Likewise, when I made the move to a power boat, I wanted to continue exploring to the north, so I checked out Edmonds and Everett, choosing Everett as a jumping off spot where I kept my first motor boat for two years. I found availability immediately, better moorage prices and it was definitely quicker to get up to Deception Pass, another area I love to frequent. Last summer I kept my R-25SC in Anacortes, and since I was retired, it worked wonderfully to come and go as I wished.
Perhaps you have an interest in or friends to boat with in the central Sound. Maybe you can sublet or check out Elliot Bay where Bruce and Vicki are. The view from there is glorious, and all types of boats pass by regularly.
If you are interested in going south, where there is excellent boating, generally calmer water, and some great state parks with docks, perhaps Des Moines would be a good spot and not much of a commute for you.
It is all good, and each area provides lots of special opportunities.
Good luck with finding a good spot for you and your boat, and enjoy the time planning adventures :!:
