Can't help with the boat idea but I must say you have to have a pile of money to retire in the PNW. I live 50 miles from Seattle in a low populated area. My Property tax just went over the cost of my mortgage for a 1700sq ft house. That's 750 a month in property tax! And it ain't gonna be goin down any time soon! 6 years ago it was 250 a month!

If you can retire here you have done really well for yourself!

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