Also, if you do not report the problem and then they start a fire or
otherwise damage your boat (or other boats), I don't know what your
insurance would think.

I had a similar situation, and in retrospect wish I had reported it earlier,
because the kids started using other boats, too, got bolder, caused more
damage, and eventually got caught with a higher liablility on their hands.

Also, I leave my boat unlocked. That may be unwise in some areas, but nobody
around here steals the expensive boating stuff - just booze. So I was
"boarded" again over the winter, lost a few flashlights, no booze on board
anyway, and no one smashed in my door!

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Charles T. Low
www.boatdocking.com

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wrote in message
ups.com...
I went to my boat today to tie up for any surge from Katrina and found
for the second time that kids have been aboard smoking pot. They do
not steal anything or do any damage but they do leave butts and ashes.
This time one left a T-shirt which could be used to ID them if I was
really interested. The first time I think they got aboard by me
leaving the combo lock unlocked (you have to spin the tumblers and I
forget). This time I think they actually removed the hasp but
carefully replaced the screws when they left. Security at the dock is
minimal and would be difficult to enforce. I do not want to get them
in trouble for the pot smoking and do not really want to get them in
trouble for using my boat while doing no damage. However, they could
get hurt being stoned and stupid so I want them to never come back. I
left two notes for them telling to leave my boat but I do not think
they will see them because they do not turn on any lights. I'll
replace the lock and hasp tomorrow but wonder if anyone else has any
suggestions for a way to warn them without hurting them.