Anchor, dock, or buoy?

[Tiffany]

Which do you prefer and why?

 

[kappykaplan]

I like the dock. Easier to get on/off the boat, no worries about a dink.

 

[Hello Below]

When cruising, I prefer a marine park mooring buoy. In general it is quieter than the typical transient dock and less stressful than playing anchor police with other boats that anchor too close. For permanent moorage, I prefer my slip at our marina as I find it more convenient for boat maintenance and cleaning.

 

[TimFromLI]

I like a slip when priced right but at $7-8 per foot, which seems to be the norm now- I'll take a mooring instead. Even the moorings are getting expensive- recently paid $3/foot for a mooring. If the anchorage is sheltered and roomy - I'll anchor before paying those prices.

 

[Dalliance]

Was on a mooring for one year and much prefer the dock for the convenience, utilities and dock social life.

 

[jssailem]

I like all three. No reason not to have options depending on the situation.