I've been looking through a couple nice cruising guides that give some
descriptions of the facilities (or lack of) at various places along The
Inside Passage (Puget Sound to Juneau).

The mention of Mooring Floats is of interest to me. Am I correct that these
are "off shore" and to be used in stead of anchoring?? Some times these are
mentioned as "City Floats", "State Floats", etc. Or are these floats part of
a dock structure (attached to shore).

Now the dumb question: If these are public floats and the Harbor Master
directs me to one of them, is there a fee for day use or for over night
moorage.

Since some mention water and power being available I assume there would be
some fees due. (I seldom need power and can get water when I stop for fuel.)
I Have shower onboard so I'm not interested in moorage at a full service
marina.

Next question: If I see mention of "marine grid", are these still used and
if so are they public or private facilities. If public, how would I know and
who would I contact?? I'm thinking, a quick coat of A/F paint between tides,
(on the cheap!). I'll have the bottom scrubbed before I leave here.

I guess that's about it for now..

Steve
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