Bossman,

I still use my faithful DB all the time out front of my place in Kingston. No problems. I do use a motor to get around up to Hansville and all the way down past Jeff Head. Just remember without a planing hull your going nowhere fast. I just enjoy the ride. Was out on Sat with all the big boys and boated a mighty fine BM in the first hour. Without a motor it's still doable if you're looking for some exercise. Watch the tides and stay out of the wind. Keep in mind on a clear day with the right tides guys in the ol days rowed, yes rowed, heavy wood skiffs from the Mukilteo/Meadowdale boathouses to Possession on a regular basis in search of salmon. I've even rowed the Caves and Freshwater Bay on the straits when my motor went down. The best part is that a DB is great for fly fishing resident coho and blackmouth along the shoreline. Two of us will trade off rowing up and down the shallows 6-8' waiting for them to show and casting to them. Tons of fun. Give a shot.