What your dock look like when you have a few million to spend

[Mark42]

I was "caught" by the local marine police for tresspassing on this dock. But because I had paid for the town launch sticker (the launch ramp is right in front of my boat) they said it's OK to use the dock even though it has a "no tresspassing" sign on it. That and a few kids didn't hurt.

I have been using this dock for years, everyone does because when you launch, this is the dock within 2 feet of the launch and that is what you tie up to. Too bad the dock is rotting apart. The boards are loose, often just lying there with no nails. The cleats are mostly missing, and the rub strip is missing in spots.

You would think that the owner would spend a few bucks to fix it up.

Next time you see Billy Joel, tell him his dock needs repairs.

BTW, I won't be using Mr Joel's dock anymore. The town built a new one to the right on the other side of the launch ramp. Right next to Mr Joels two boat slips where he keeps his boats off (tourist)-season.

Actually, I have a very high regard for Mr. Joel and what he has done for boating and support for Long Island fishermen. I just can't resist busting him about his humble dock. d

 

[waterinthefuel]

Re: What your dock look like when you have a few million to spend

Cute kids! Nice boat. Dock needs work.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: What your dock look like when you have a few million to spend

That pier looks like a lawsuit waiting to happen, cheesy No Trespassing sign or not. The owner should be cited for (not) maintaining a public nuisance.

 

[roscoe]

Re: What your dock look like when you have a few million to spend

How does one go about putting in a private dock, on public property?

 

[Docknocker]

Re: What your dock look like when you have a few million to spend

One needs to have earned gobs of money from ones highly successful singing career and/or support the local small commercial fishermen.

We love ya, Billy

 

[ZmOz]

Re: What your dock look like when you have a few million to spend

How does one go about putting in a private dock, on public property?

In Oregon, all you gotta do is buy a $125 permit. All land under water is owned by the state. With the right paperwork, anyone can put a dock on any public water body. That's what I'm going to be doing this spring...

 

[Mark42]

Re: What your dock look like when you have a few million to spend

My understanding is that there is a little friction between Billt Joel and the town about the dock. Don't know the details, but he does seem to have clear ownership of it.