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Just a general question for keeping a boat in a slip. How does everyone feel about a double slip versus a single slip? I am thinking of moving my boat from a single slip to a double with better amenities for less money. Any suggestions for things to keep an eye out for or any preferences? Any input is greatly appreviated.

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Pac Winn

First Boat:
2000 Vista 268

We have a double slip at our marina. They only charge us an extra $300 for the year. Although we really don't need it, it makes backing in the slip alot easier when the wind in howling down the channel. Also I really like because we get twice as much space on land and with a Golden Retriever and 2 young kids it allows for us to have more toys and things to keep therm busy when we are not out on the lake

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2001 328 Vista "Nauta Dream 2"
AB Inflatable 10AL "Little Dreamer"
2000 248 Vista
1997 225 Sundowner


Mike

If you are getting better ammenities AND it costs less...no brainer.

Also, it may give you an extra "parking spot" for when you have other boating friends come vist you at your dock.

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

I forgot to mention that they keep two boats in the double slip, so I would be sharing with a random. I am going to take a look today to see what kind of boat the neighbor is. I think as of now that may be the main decision maker. If I see a bunch of glass repair marks and dings on their boat I may have to pass on the deal. Don't want my boat to become their new fender.

Pac Winn
Vista 268

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Pac Winn

First Boat:
2000 Vista 268

Ohhhhhhhhh, If I was sharing with a complete stranger....I wouldnt do it....probably wouldnt even consider it to be honest.

Even if their boat is pristine now, its going to make you mad if they do hit your boat at some point, or perhaps you hit them. Also...how are you going to feel if something comes up missing? Are you going to automatically look at them as the first suspect?

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

I won't even RENT a double. When choosing a transient slip for short-term use my first question to the marina is, "Do you have singles available?"

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Were talking about boat slips here Mike.

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

Perhaps those kind of "singles" are under the "extra amenities" category?

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

Deleted. Misunderstood the meaning of double slip.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

After looking at the slips I was sort of leaning towards it. The neighbor would be a sail boat and I thought I might just invest in more bumpers. Slip comes with access to a resort pool and jacuzzi so my girlfriend can sit by the pool while I am tinkering. Saves around 100 a month and the facilities are nicer. It does make me nervous though taking your thoughts into consideration. I am going to have to sleep on it...

Bike path is right next to the new marina and saw several good "singles" on my tour...

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Pac Winn

First Boat:
2000 Vista 268

I was in a double slip for the summer with no issues. Now, I'm not actualy sure that my neighbor actually ever moved his boat during that time...
Out here, and I suspect elsewhere, the majority of boats in slips rarely, if ever, get used. For a lot of folks, I think it is "out of sight, out of mind".

I do agree with some of the other comments, though: getting back in the slip on a windy day can be challenging especially with another boat to navigate around. If you have deck hands and bumpers you should be good, though.

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

What marina are you looking at? Still on Mission Bay?

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Yea I am in marina village right now, and was looking at the Dana. You have any experience with those marinas? I agree, most of the boats in my dock just collect seagull poop.

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Pac Winn

First Boat:
2000 Vista 268

The Dana is a nice hotel. I've slipped there for a weekend while I stayed at the hotel for a wedding. Nice pool and facilities.

I was at the Sea World Marina for a couple of months. Good spot also with a private entrance to the park, but no pool/spa. They do have an industrial ice machine which was handy, though!

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2002 Funship 214
VP 5.7 GX Si
2003 Tahoe