Advice for our First Year with a Slip in the Marina

Well after living near the lake for 8 years we have finally been able to get a slip at our marina. It's very expensive and difficult to get a slip (long waiting list), but I think it will help us put even more hours on our new X-30, so we are excited.

So to the people who have had their boats in slips for the summer, what advice or tips can you offer? Types of bumpers, methods of tying up, etc... any and all advice is appreciated. This will be the first time we have ever kept a boat outdoors and un-covered so I would like to go to any lengths to protect the boat.

Thanks