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Expert Knowledge From the WaterGuides, how-tos, legal info, and local resources for boat owners across Florida, and now Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina, written from decades of hands-on marine experience.
If you're dealing with a boat emergency right now, these three guides have the answers you need immediately.
Your boat is taking on water, or it's already gone under. Here's exactly what to do in the first 60 minutes to protect yourself legally, financially, and safely.
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There's an abandoned boat on your dock, canal, or property. You can't just move it. Florida law is specific about the process property owners have to follow.
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The storm has passed. Your boat is damaged, displaced, or destroyed. This is the order of operations for what to do next.
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Your boat is taking on water, or it's already gone under. Here's exactly what to do in the first 60 minutes.
There's an abandoned boat on your dock, canal, or property. You can't just move it. Here's the process.
The storm has passed. Your boat is damaged, displaced, or destroyed. Here's the order of operations.
Can't sell it. Can't donate it. Can't leave it. Every legitimate option for getting rid of an unwanted boat.
Your boat was damaged in a storm or sunk in an accident. Here's how marine insurance claims work in Florida.
Moving a boat overland in Florida involves more logistics than most people expect. Here's how it works.
Florida's derelict vessel laws carry real financial penalties for marina operators and property owners.
Cape Coral has more canals than any city in the world, which creates unique challenges for boat removal.
A sunken boat doesn't just block your canal. It can leak fuel, oil, and fiberglass into the water.
Hurricane Ian's impact on Lee County was catastrophic for the boating community. Here's where things stand.
What does boat removal actually cost in Florida? The honest answer depends on a few key factors.
Marine salvage in the Florida Keys isn't like anywhere else. Coral reef proximity and sanctuary rules change everything.
What actually makes a boat "derelict" in Florida, how to report one to FWC, and what your options are if there's one on your property.
Kenneth is a Florida native with a family marine legacy dating back to 1847. He learned to shrimp alongside his grandfather as a child and has spent a lifetime on Florida's waters. Read his full story β
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