FishNtails I too am in the same situation as yourself. I am leaning towards docking perfectly this season rather than towing back and forth. Not sure exactly which marina yet bit that's beyond the point. As far as a float on your bilge pump I believe that it would be in your best interest to install one. I'm going to have to do the same. When at dock we need the security of knowing the pump will kick in when the water level rises from heavy rain from storms. I live 2 hours south of the lake and would want that added insurance. I will probably be adding an extra battery as well. We always hope that our dock mate will be there to keep a watchful eye or someone in the marina bit why take a chance. I just purchased a new boat last spring, what a dumb move, should have got the float system installed originally. Live and learn. Lol.