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Derelict boats from Irma
Coconut Grove's Anchorage live-aboards battered by Irma and critics | Miami Herald
Coconut Grove's Anchorage live-aboards battered by Irma and critics | Miami Herald
It's the same old story:
"Boy builds huge mansion. Boats float on to boy's property. Boy can't see Biscayne Bay while running on his treadmill."
Maybe someday there will be justice for him...maybe the boats will be hauled away by the City. Maybe the boy can find someone to spend $50 large so he won't have to touch his millions.
PS BandB, why cant he have them hauled away? Maybe not the guy who is around, but if the others have "dissapeared", it wouldnt be hard to get the maritime court to establish they are salvage.
I think the storm and the results are tragic, and situations like this make me sad for humanity. I get that the one guy just handed over the title and bailed out for the NC mountains. That storm probably scared the sailing bug right out of him. But in regards to the homeowner and the liveaboard that DOES want his boat back, there is an opportunity for the seemingly rich homeowner to reach out and help the guy get his boat back. The quote for $50k for the removal. It doesn't say if that is back into the water or not. Still, is $50,000 such a burden on someone that can afford coastal property there? Would it noot be a better use of their money to accomplish both party's needs?
I see it as a chance for the 1% to do a good thing for humanity. Sure, that is easy for me o say not having the means, but it sure seems like the right move from here in the cheap seats.
"Free anchorages" ain't free...at least not for those who have to pick up the tab, be it homeowner or taxpayer.
"Free anchorages" ain't free...at least not for those who have to pick up the tab, be it homeowner or taxpayer.
If you filed for salvage in maritime court, bet it would have jurisdiction as it is a boat and it got there unintentionally....and it is on YOUR property, not public.
Yes hoops, but they can be expedited in various ways...such as they are now an environmental and health hazard if the article is remotely correct.
Not cheap to get rid of, but no reason to wring your hands and wait.
Look, I DO have sympathy for the homeowner, and I can understand his frustration. But he's built on land that is exposed to this anchorage and right or wrong, it's got to be pretty common knowledge that some derelict boats are out there. They're gonna be a problem in a storm.
Of note: if you were part of the contingent who said of Harvey flood victims, "well, if you build in a flood plain you should expect it." then I hope you'll take the same position in this case.
I'm just saying that while this rich architect is pissed, the poor guy who lost his crappy boat is very likely in worse shape. I'm not condoning his lack of insurance and certainly not his leaving town, but I'm empathetic. He probably has few options.
I'm just saying that while this rich architect is pissed, the poor guy who lost his crappy boat is very likely in worse shape. I'm not condoning his lack of insurance and certainly not his leaving town, but I'm empathetic. He probably has few options.
Of note: if you were part of the contingent who said of Harvey flood victims, "well, if you build in a flood plain you should expect it." then I hope you'll take the same position in this case.
This disdain shown toward him by you and some others is something I find very bothersome. Do you resent that he's wealthy in your mind?