I originally got my mooring in 2017, then upgraded my tackle it in October this year with the purchase of a bigger boat. I'm in Salem, one of the other respondants sounds like he's in Marblehead, but I think you'll find the situation similar everywhere on the North Shore. I think a general overview of the process involved, and some things to consider, will get you started in the quest. Let me know if you want to continue the conversation, either PMs here, email or over the phone.