Dock Squatters

RGA645 · 04-12-2006, 03:44 PM

Just aim for the water line.

Kamper · 04-12-2006, 04:49 PM

While warning signs will probably need to be included, these folks may feel they have some rights because they've done this before. The rental owners may not actually be making it clear to their tenants that dockage is not included and may actually be encouraging them, so they can claim adverse posseson (squatters' rights). For that reason I'd believe that each violator should also be addressed individually so they will know that yes "this means you."

Some people dont mind face-to-face interaction and may prefer to start off in a friendlier manner than I suggested above. Others may desire to avoid the risk of a confrontation that might escalate.

I'm sure it would be annoying to have to fence and gate your property just to deter a few seasonal residents.

Good luck!

PS to Skip: Thanks for that link!

Dave R · 04-13-2006, 07:55 AM

If you find a boat there, carve up a Jack 'O Lantern and put a big dagger in it. Put a sign on it that says "YOU" and leave it in the boat. Maniacal laughter coming from the bushes nearby helps set the mood too.

mcdude · 04-13-2006, 08:06 AM

I know this has nothing to do with this thread but everytime I see the title of the thread I think of this guy who took a liking to my dock. It took me scaring him away for about a week until he moved along. Not that I don't like ducks but I got tired of cleaning off the dock!

Kamper · 04-13-2006, 08:43 AM

The two posts by "Dave" and "McDude" suggest another possible course of action. Put bread or sardines or other "Waterfowl Attractant" on the offending vessel. If they dont leave at least the mess will be in a location more convenient for the dock owner!

Lakewinniboater · 04-13-2006, 09:47 AM

I think if you post a Private Dock (not for renters or public) is clarification enough.

I would then inform the owners of the properties that rent their properties and ask them nicely (the first time)to please post in their rules or in the cabins that there are NO DOCKS available for their use.

I have a friend who also leaves notes on boats that are left at his dock ONCE. After that simply walks over and explains nicely that they need to move the boat.

It has never come to the point of having to have a boat removed.... but he certainly would if necessary. He has in the past talked about towing the boat off the dock 10-15 ft and anchoring it and leaving the note stating that it is a PRIVATE dock.

Just food for thought

Dave R · 04-13-2006, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamper

The two posts by "Dave" and "McDude" suggest another possible course of action. Put bread or sardines or other "Waterfowl Attractant" on the offending vessel. If they dont leave at least the mess will be in a location more convenient for the dock owner!

Oh, that's excellent!

Weirs guy · 04-13-2006, 12:44 PM

When I was younger I worked at the Peir summers. One day one of my cohorts threw a lit cigarette into a boat that was docked alongside the peir in a spot not normally used (he didn't see it or expect it to be there). The resulting fire damage made sure no one ever used that spot again.

Not that this is a solution to your problem, at least not yet. Now if you'll excuse me, my neighbors parked in my spot with his windows down.

xstrapolator · 04-14-2006, 12:59 PM

Here's an appropriate sign, gets the point across, but is also humorous:

http://www.u-neak.com/no_docking.htm

onthebay · 04-14-2006, 02:10 PM

I just placed an order for one. I think it gets the point across that the docks do belong to someone and puts just the right element of fear and humor to the message.
It helps eliminate the "I didn't know these were someones docks" Like the dock fairy put them there...

Does anyone else know of any humorous No Docking signs?

NightWing · 04-20-2006, 04:03 PM

You might be able to turn this around to your advantage. Have a sign made up that lists prices for docking space by the hour, half day, full day, week and month. Send a letter to the owners of the rental properties and offer a slight "fee for consideration" IE: a commission on dock rentals that they push with their rental agreements, with the stipulation that the dock rent be paid directly to you and the commission be rebated to the landlord. It just might work.

XCR-700 · 07-02-2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightWing

You might be able to turn this around to your advantage. Have a sign made up that lists prices for docking space by the hour, half day, full day, week and month. Send a letter to the owners of the rental properties and offer a slight "fee for consideration" IE: a commission on dock rentals that they push with their rental agreements, with the stipulation that the dock rent be paid directly to you and the commission be rebated to the landlord. It just might work.

Personally I liked this idea,,,

And if you really dont want them there, make the prices so high they wont even consider it.

If anyone confronts you about it, just tell them you need to recoup the costs of the insurance you need to keep to CYA in case anyone if injured while using the dock. I think any home/land owner can relate to that, especially in this day and age,,,

RI Swamp Yankee · 07-03-2010, 09:03 PM

How about this sign:

All boats tied here become the property of the owner of the dock

Marauder · 07-03-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RI Swamp Yankee

How about this sign:

All boats tied here become the property of the owner of the dock

That is the best reply so far for scaring would be dockers!

Rattlesnake Guy · 07-04-2010, 12:56 PM

Please leave your boat keys.
If you think I don't mind you
using my dock, I'm sure you
won't mind me using your boat.

Mee-n-Mac · 07-07-2010, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

Please leave your boat keys.
If you think I don't mind you
using my dock, I'm sure you
won't mind me using your boat.

- Burma Shave

NoBozo · 07-08-2010, 10:48 AM

As stated previously, casting a boat adrift is against the law. However, if the docks owner were to padlock the offending boat to the dock with a chain, the boat owner would be forced to look for the person who holds the KEY.

NB

Kamper · 04-20-2006, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onthebay

...
Does anyone else know of any humorous No Docking signs?

To the owner of ________________________________

They say the boat you should not rock
but you need permission before you dock.

Here you stand broken hearted
'cause your boat has pre-departed.

To Glendale MPHQ you must go
to pay the impound fees you now owe.

----------------------
Put their bow number on top of this and tack it to your other sign
if you ever have a boat towed. Since doggerel like this tends to get your creative license revoked I have no objections if anyone would like to suggest additional/alternate verses.

ApS · 04-22-2006, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamper

"...Put bread or sardines or other "Waterfowl Attractant" on the offending vessel. If they dont leave at least the mess will be in a location more convenient for the dock owner!

Kinda messy, just to attract ducks.

How about suspending one of those plastic Owls over the dock space?

This photo demonstrates their effectiveness!

Kamper · 06-28-2010, 10:36 AM

How did this situation resolve itself?

Inquiring mind wants to know.

gtxrider · 04-21-2006, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGA645

Just aim for the water line.

It is a good idea but no there is a sunken boat at your dock.

How about towing the offenders boat out and anchoring it a few feet away from the dock?

04-13-2006, 09:47 AM	#6
Lakewinniboater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westford, MA and Alton Bay, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Private dock I think if you post a Private Dock (not for renters or public) is clarification enough. I would then inform the owners of the properties that rent their properties and ask them nicely (the first time)to please post in their rules or in the cabins that there are NO DOCKS available for their use. I have a friend who also leaves notes on boats that are left at his dock ONCE. After that simply walks over and explains nicely that they need to move the boat. It has never come to the point of having to have a boat removed.... but he certainly would if necessary. He has in the past talked about towing the boat off the dock 10-15 ft and anchoring it and leaving the note stating that it is a PRIVATE dock. Just food for thought __________________ Wendy "Wasn't Me!"

04-13-2006, 12:44 PM	#8
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	When I was younger I worked at the Peir summers. One day one of my cohorts threw a lit cigarette into a boat that was docked alongside the peir in a spot not normally used (he didn't see it or expect it to be there). The resulting fire damage made sure no one ever used that spot again. Not that this is a solution to your problem, at least not yet. Now if you'll excuse me, my neighbors parked in my spot with his windows down. __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

04-14-2006, 12:59 PM	#9
xstrapolator Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Signs Here's an appropriate sign, gets the point across, but is also humorous: http://www.u-neak.com/no_docking.htm

04-14-2006, 02:10 PM	#10
onthebay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Signs I just placed an order for one. I think it gets the point across that the docks do belong to someone and puts just the right element of fear and humor to the message. It helps eliminate the "I didn't know these were someones docks" Like the dock fairy put them there... Does anyone else know of any humorous No Docking signs?

07-03-2010, 09:03 PM	#13
RI Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown RI Posts: 688 Thanks: 143 Thanked 83 Times in 55 Posts	How about this sign: All boats tied here become the property of the owner of the dock __________________ Gene ~ aka "another RI Swamp Yankee"

04-12-2006, 03:44 PM	#1
RGA645 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just aim for the water line.

04-12-2006, 04:49 PM	#2
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,314 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	While warning signs will probably need to be included, these folks may feel they have some rights because they've done this before. The rental owners may not actually be making it clear to their tenants that dockage is not included and may actually be encouraging them, so they can claim adverse posseson (squatters' rights). For that reason I'd believe that each violator should also be addressed individually so they will know that yes "this means you." Some people dont mind face-to-face interaction and may prefer to start off in a friendlier manner than I suggested above. Others may desire to avoid the risk of a confrontation that might escalate. I'm sure it would be annoying to have to fence and gate your property just to deter a few seasonal residents. Good luck! PS to Skip: Thanks for that link!

04-13-2006, 07:55 AM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	If you find a boat there, carve up a Jack 'O Lantern and put a big dagger in it. Put a sign on it that says "YOU" and leave it in the boat. Maniacal laughter coming from the bushes nearby helps set the mood too.

04-13-2006, 08:06 AM	#4
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,343 Thanks: 370 Thanked 1,033 Times in 480 Posts	I know this has nothing to do with this thread but everytime I see the title of the thread I think of this guy who took a liking to my dock. It took me scaring him away for about a week until he moved along. Not that I don't like ducks but I got tired of cleaning off the dock!

04-13-2006, 08:43 AM	#5
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,314 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	The two posts by "Dave" and "McDude" suggest another possible course of action. Put bread or sardines or other "Waterfowl Attractant" on the offending vessel. If they dont leave at least the mess will be in a location more convenient for the dock owner!

04-20-2006, 04:03 PM	#11
NightWing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 410 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	You might be able to turn this around to your advantage. Have a sign made up that lists prices for docking space by the hour, half day, full day, week and month. Send a letter to the owners of the rental properties and offer a slight "fee for consideration" IE: a commission on dock rentals that they push with their rental agreements, with the stipulation that the dock rent be paid directly to you and the commission be rebated to the landlord. It just might work.

07-04-2010, 12:56 PM	#15
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Or Please leave your boat keys. If you think I don't mind you using my dock, I'm sure you won't mind me using your boat.

The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Rattlesnake Guy For This Useful Post:
SIKSUKR (07-06-2010), Sue Doe-Nym (07-07-2010)

07-08-2010, 10:48 AM	#17
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	As stated previously, casting a boat adrift is against the law. However, if the docks owner were to padlock the offending boat to the dock with a chain, the boat owner would be forced to look for the person who holds the KEY. NB

06-28-2010, 10:36 AM	#20
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,314 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	Just curious... How did this situation resolve itself? Inquiring mind wants to know.

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