richson
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Been watching the progress of small open boat tied up to a pontoon in corner of the dock. It had a leak and was slowly filling with water over the last month or so. When down by the stern so that outboard becoming immersed, I thought it would get rescued, but sad little boat has now gone to watery grave. Well, at least half of it has - bow section still tied to pontoon!
Last I heard, marina berths in pretty short supply . A berth holder who lets this happen should not get a berth, and should have to pay for removal of wreck. Don’t know if owner told by HM or not, but surprised boat allowed to sink in any case.
Nobody wants jackbooted marina officialdom marching about telling us warps aren’t coiled neatly enough etc, but they should stop obvious neglect for everyone’s safety.
Would this happen in your marina? What should we expect? What rules are commonplace? What’s the most stupid rule you’ve come across?
Last I heard, marina berths in pretty short supply . A berth holder who lets this happen should not get a berth, and should have to pay for removal of wreck. Don’t know if owner told by HM or not, but surprised boat allowed to sink in any case.
Nobody wants jackbooted marina officialdom marching about telling us warps aren’t coiled neatly enough etc, but they should stop obvious neglect for everyone’s safety.
Would this happen in your marina? What should we expect? What rules are commonplace? What’s the most stupid rule you’ve come across?