If you prefer to anchor out AND would like to visit the sights of Manhatten a good option is the harbor at Atlantic Highlands, N. J. The anchoring is good about a mile east of the marinas and well protected from all but southerly storms. There is a high speed ferry service into New York City. I think that it cost about $25 round trip. Atlantic Highlands is behind the western side of the entrance to New York Harbor at Sandy Hook. Good fuel prices here also. Frank Lawlor (HOBO)