§ 14.20.020. Boat owners' duties

Every owner, master, operator or managing agent of any boat using the harbor facilities shall take reasonable precautions to see that the boat in his charge is kept clean, well secured, free from fire hazards of all types, sufficiently pumped out to maintain the boat afloat and to otherwise attend to the requirements of the boat to avoid damage to other boats or to the harbor facilities. The harbormaster is granted the power and authority, without any obligation or liability to do so, to replace defective mooring lines, pump out boats which are in danger of sinking, or move any boat which may be creating a hazard to other boats or the harbor facilities. The boat owner is required to pay for these services in accordance with the fees hereinbefore described. To qualify or remain qualified for a moorage space, a boat must be seaworthy and must have sufficient motive power to permit the boat to be maneuvered and controlled safely both in and out of the harbor. Every boat must clear the harbor of its own power at least twice each year. Failure to comply shall raise a presumption that the boat is not qualified.

(Prior Code, § 8.03.10)