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Smack,
There you've asked what IMHO is the main relevant questions. How much will a salvage operatkion cost and what can an owner do if they don't have the money to effect a salvage or removal.
Fining someone who can't afford to salavage the boat seems a waste of effort and resources (taxpayer money).
The other question is specific to this particular problem. If the boat is refloated then what. Assuming the hull is not damaged beyond repair, it looks like the boat will have to be completely rebuilt inside and out. Even for a person who has all the skills and tools necessary and a place to do the rebuilding, this still has got to cost a lot more than buying a similar boat in decent condition from a broker and that doesn't count the labor involved.
Doesn't seem to be any good answer as to what to do.
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