 So, what does that mean? Ferry officials are warning of a busy Fourth of July weekend. I think that's the least potential for long waits and missed sailings. And why? A lack of boats, they say, meaning the ferry boats, has dented the Washington State Ferry's overall service. This is from Como News. And it's popular routes connecting Seattle to Bainridge, Edmonds to Kingston, Mukilteo to Clinton. They're operating with just two boats on each route. And why?