A trimaran broke loose during the height of Charlies
intensity(~50knts),

Its my understanding this was in Newfound Harbor (Big Pine Key) and
the trimarans mast hit the power lines and knocked power out
throughout the Lower Keys. One of the weekly newspapers reported the
owner was liable for the $3,800 tow and another $3000 to be recovered
by the electric company to cover damage to their equipment and their
response...


DSK wrote:

The legal issue would only arise if your boat damages somebody elses
property.