That's interesting about the transport options, but it isn't the driving itself that bothers me--I love to drive--it's the time it takes, and I know that I can beat the speed of any public transport available up the coast of Maine. Besides, if I'm going to or from the boat I'll be carrying a car full of stuff, and will probably need to make a grocery run, etc. I suspect most boaters would be in the same boat, so to speak! Once you get there the car is a very useful thing to have.