Aloha Sans,
Keeping a boat on the Big Island is a problem. Waiting list for slips in the only Marina (Honokahau) Kona is about 15 years. That's 100 miles drive from where I live. Moorings are possible but safe
mooring areas are hard to find.
I live on the Hilo side and my boat is in my yard under
repair. Pretty soon after I launch and do sea trials I intend to sail to
PNW and start my parttime cruising down the
West Coast.
Ask specific questions and I'll try to answer the best I can. RoverHI is on the Kona side and could probably give you more information about his area.
Kind Regards,
JohnL