Lots of good advice here on dealing with waves.
A comment on type of boat for an island resident. As you can't always count on good conditions existing when you need to get back to the mainland, a bowrider may not be the best choice for an island boat.
We have found that having a deep V hull boat with center door cuddy cabin and the ability to put full canvas up serves us well in a range of weather conditions. The cabin houses tools, PRDs, spare prop and so on. The center door allows for transport of ladders, lumber and such lying on the floor. The deep hull + cabin + windshield + canvas keeps us dry in wind rain and waves.
Not the most glamorous lake cruising design but the boat's primary job is getting people and lots of stuff to the island and back.
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