STATEWIDE — The term “sneakaboard” certainly garnered the attention of The Log’s readers. Coverage in our April 20-May 3 issue was an opening salvo, bringing the term “sneakaboard” to the head of the line to explore what it means and why it matters to boaters and harbor managers alike. People...
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I totally agree with Parimol Rohit. I have had boats in several local marinas and, have always appreciated having some liveaboards in close proximity to help with security. As long as they don’t annoy others or start hanging out laundry or leave extraneous items on the dock, they are more than welcome in my book. One thing I would request though: A no smoking policy on the docks and in their boats. This is a serious problem for the other tenants which can be easily overcome by a simple rule, easily enforced.
I am a legal liveaboard. and my concern would be too many people packed together side by side. Most boats have a built in toilet but not many have a shower so the bathrooms at a harbor would be impacted by too many people. I also would like to see non smoking docks available
The term “sneakaboard” is a totally valid term to indicate individuals that live on a vessel outside the compliance of the marina’s rules and policies. I’ve been on waiting lists for the privilege of living on my boat, and paid liveaboard fees once permission was granted. Where is the fairness to individuals like myself when others break the rules and “sneak” aboard. Marinas should do a better job of policing the situation or just abolish the limitations and let everyone live on their boats if they want. Rules and policies are a waste if they are not enforced.
Parimol, as you know, we have been liveaboards as well as full-time cruisers over the past several years. We have seen the disparity between regular homeowners and those who choose to live on their property on the water. It’s interesting that David Weil’s comment regarding renting a space does not apply to RV owners, imagine if only 10% of those folks could live in their vehicles. The RV industry would be up in arms. This is not a California issue either, the same archaic laws apply in other states as well.
I would love to see someone take up this issue and challenge our government, especially in this time of impossible living costs here in CA.
Consideration to where some ‘liveaboards’ try to live on their own boats is necessary in this discussion. Some mooring spots are right in front of Home owners homes. A home owner does not want to be seeing the ‘liveaboards’ on their boats right out in front living and caring on their life. Often ..not always some of these people pee in the bay, throw trash in the bay, and lead a noisy life style with little regard to the home owners who’s front yards they are living in. This is one other aspect of LIVE ABOARDS that happen around So. Calif.
The big complaint I remember hearing about too many live aboard was the effect on the environment. While this may have been true when people were dumping their sewage overboard that is not the case now.
I do not think the people that live on their boats want to see our harbors decline anymore than anyone else. If anything they would be even more concerned about the ocean environment. The exception may be those that live on moorings away from a dock. its Harder for them to avail themselves to dockside facilities such as restrooms, trash receptacles or showers.