Gov. Bush signs law

rleslie · 15-09-2006, 06:33

Gov. Bush signs law prohibiting municipalities from restricting anchoraging except in mooring fields.

Go to this link for a copy of the law.
http://www.cruisersnet.net/Florida-A...ng-Statute.pdf

Section 3 subsection of 327.60 #2
"however, local goveernmental authorities are prohibited from regulating the anchoring outside of such mooring fields of non-live-aboard vessels in navigation.

The law also will help local governments in the removal of derelict boats. IMHO this is a big plus for legitimate cruisers!!

The question now is, how will they define "vessels in navigation"?

Vasco · 15-09-2006, 06:47

It doesn't look as if the new wording will alter the situation in FL regarding anchoring. It might stop marina operators from exercising provisions that allow operators to empty their marinas when storm warnings are posted.

Tropic Cat · 15-09-2006, 10:30

You Know, that link to the synopsis of 7175 is amazing and in my opinion, totally misleading. I've posted most of this post in another thread but I will repeat some of it here.

If I just read that link, I'd say that the bill is a good one. However, if you actually read the bill, it's primary function was to throw all of us boaters out of marinas when there is an approaching hurricane, and parts of it were written by insurance companies, not ours... the marinas'. It was determined that our boats were detrimental to a marina during a hurricane. At this point, the state of Florida has made it illegal to protect your boat in a hurricane. To illustrate this point, the day after this bill was passed, the Port Canaveral port authority informed all properties within the port area that all vessels would be evicted at the sign of an approaching hurricane.

rleslie, What you wrote, is certainly true, unfortunately the rest of the bill hoses us. I've had many, many discussions with state legislators trying to modify this bill early this year. Boat US had a major lobbying effort and were just as effective as they were when they lobbied the City of Miami last year when Miami put a limit on anchoring.

It used to be "any port in a storm". In Florida it's "Not in my marina"

Nice job Jeb Bush

Rick in Florida

gharr8 · 30-10-2006, 19:54

Hello Readers..

I am a South Florida resident, WPB. I am thinking of living aboard in the intercoastal. My question is this..Why are there areas with boats moored or anchored and other areas, where I've been told that the local gov's wont let you stay??? There seems to be some confusion about this. Too me, at least.

Any information would be great. Thanks...GH

Intentional Drifter · 30-10-2006, 19:59

Yet another reason to head out of this country. I tell ya, it sickens me.

ID

delmarrey · 31-10-2006, 12:27

bump up

15-09-2006, 06:33	#1
rleslie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Winters - Out Cruising / Summers in the NC mountains Boat: Brewer 42 Posts: 290	Gov. Bush signs law Gov. Bush signs law prohibiting municipalities from restricting anchoraging except in mooring fields. Go to this link for a copy of the law. http://www.cruisersnet.net/Florida-A...ng-Statute.pdf Section 3 subsection of 327.60 #2 "however, local goveernmental authorities are prohibited from regulating the anchoring outside of such mooring fields of non-live-aboard vessels in navigation. The law also will help local governments in the removal of derelict boats. IMHO this is a big plus for legitimate cruisers!! The question now is, how will they define "vessels in navigation"? Last edited by rleslie; 15-09-2006 at 06:46.

15-09-2006, 10:30	#3
Tropic Cat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne, FL Boat: Catalac Catamaran Posts: 1,790	totally misleading link You Know, that link to the synopsis of 7175 is amazing and in my opinion, totally misleading. I've posted most of this post in another thread but I will repeat some of it here. If I just read that link, I'd say that the bill is a good one. However, if you actually read the bill, it's primary function was to throw all of us boaters out of marinas when there is an approaching hurricane, and parts of it were written by insurance companies, not ours... the marinas'. It was determined that our boats were detrimental to a marina during a hurricane. At this point, the state of Florida has made it illegal to protect your boat in a hurricane. To illustrate this point, the day after this bill was passed, the Port Canaveral port authority informed all properties within the port area that all vessels would be evicted at the sign of an approaching hurricane. rleslie, What you wrote, is certainly true, unfortunately the rest of the bill hoses us. I've had many, many discussions with state legislators trying to modify this bill early this year. Boat US had a major lobbying effort and were just as effective as they were when they lobbied the City of Miami last year when Miami put a limit on anchoring. It used to be "any port in a storm". In Florida it's "Not in my marina" Nice job Jeb Bush Rick in Florida __________________ Sailing 12 months a year in Sunny Florida Catalac Catamaran info site

30-10-2006, 19:59	#5
Intentional Drifter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pac NW, but presently cruising Boat: St. Francis 44 cat, "Orca" Posts: 737	Yet another reason to head out of this country. I tell ya, it sickens me. ID __________________ Intentional Drifter Observations are gold; hypotheses, silver; and conclusions, bronze. Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.--Ben Franklin Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts.--Daniel Patrick Moynihan

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