Abandoned and derelict boats, sail and power, are a problem. Fiberglass boats don't decay like wood boats do. This is not a problem of just the southern and coastal states, but also of inland states, the problem is just less visible in Iowa than it is in Florida. Abandoned and derelict boats affect our enjoyment of the nation's waterways. In recent years, these boats have spawned anchoring restrictions especially notable in Florida. Nobody wants a bay or creek full derelict boats in their backyard.
A few days ago a thread was started about this issue, a thread that is now closed for further comment. After discussing the thread with several SBO members, I've decided to open a new thread on the topic with some limitations.
The focus of the thread is on how states and municipalities are dealing with abandoned and derelict boats. How are they funded? What success have they had? What is the public perception? How are other industries which rely on composites addressing composite waste? The aviation industry has a large interest in this as 787s are now being scrapped. Comments should focus on what is being done, not what should be done. Posts should be factually informative.
Expect this thread to be tightly moderated. The problem of abandoned and derelict boats is a social, environmental, political, and economic problem. It will be easy to drift into a political discussion as was occurring on the prior thread. At times it may be tempting to layer our personal political beliefs on the causes and solutions, let us collectively resist temptation.
So, what is being done in your area? What does the problem look like in your area? What can we as individuals do?
A few days ago a thread was started about this issue, a thread that is now closed for further comment. After discussing the thread with several SBO members, I've decided to open a new thread on the topic with some limitations.
The focus of the thread is on how states and municipalities are dealing with abandoned and derelict boats. How are they funded? What success have they had? What is the public perception? How are other industries which rely on composites addressing composite waste? The aviation industry has a large interest in this as 787s are now being scrapped. Comments should focus on what is being done, not what should be done. Posts should be factually informative.
Expect this thread to be tightly moderated. The problem of abandoned and derelict boats is a social, environmental, political, and economic problem. It will be easy to drift into a political discussion as was occurring on the prior thread. At times it may be tempting to layer our personal political beliefs on the causes and solutions, let us collectively resist temptation.
So, what is being done in your area? What does the problem look like in your area? What can we as individuals do?
