In the past we have camped out overnight at Banks Lake in Eastern WA at the local state park which has a nice beach. I have always beached our boat with no trouble. Many boaters will leave their boat anchored slightly off shore with a stern line to the beach and the bow anchored in 5 to 10 feet. I plan to get my first \\\"new\\\" boat this year (05\' LSV) and I know beaching is out of the question. With my large investment I am inclined to go the extra effort and bring the boat in every night. Just wondering what other folks do. When camping overnight or for several nights, do you bring your expensive boat in every night, or anchor off shore with anchor and stern line? Having the boat in the water overnight sure helps getting out early.