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Phew - I just stumbled onto this thread, and read all 10 pages of it...
It seems that SV Distant Star is *still* in Charleston, after almost 2 years. I understand that the owner is broke, and cannot afford to raise her. My heart went out to him and his initial resolve to raise the vessel. Unfortunately, he has since chosen to walk away, causing a hazard to navigation and an eyesore. Cam is correct on his assertion that derelect boats lead to anchoring restrictions.
I don't mean to be harsh, but walking away from a problem that you helped create should neither be condoned, nor tolerated. It seems to me that the best course of action is for the authorities in SC to help him clean up this mess. He should be issued a DNR chainsaw, some supervision from the local state police or sheriff's office (which ever is most appropriate) and have someone from the SC DNR move a dump truck as close as possible to the vessel's current location. If this means putting the truck on a barge, so be it.
The owner should have to pay a reasonable fee for the hourly use of the saw, truck, and barge. He should then be instructed to get the vessel, and her contents, into the truck in the most efficient manner possible. He should be allowed to call his friends, family, or solicit volunteers from SailNet. However as of XXXX hrs on DD/MM/YYYY the clock starts ticking, and he is responsible for the costs. Ignore this order and go to jail.
Last edited by eherlihy : 11-05-2009 at 10:33 AM.
Reason: Changed "not" to "nor" - typo
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Alimony & Child Support are frequently used by the courts in the US to address these issues. Also, it is my understanding is that these can be awarded to either men or women.
