what should i do?

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dashizzzkat

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boat next to didn't tie to pilings correctly and i just noticed his swim platform smashing into the dock..should i climb onto his boat and tighten his bow lines to pull him away from the dock or mind my own business? I think i would want someone to adjust the lines for me if that was my boat..
 
I think you should move the boat for him, but I would get a witness to watch (preferably someone who works for the marina, if you are at one). That way if the guy starts acting like something is missing it wouldn't just be his word against yours.

Personally I would hope someone would move my boat for me.
 
Fix it. I fix boats all the time in my marina. Most times I don't tell.
 
of course you should... been doing it for years...

now, if the boat is backing into the dock, then the bow lines arent' what is going to prevent it... it's the spring lines that need to be adjusted.

if he didn't set spring lines, the bow lines may help but they often won't help much, unless the pilings are way forward. If you have to adust the bow lines, be careful not to get them to tight at low tide.
 
Unless it it ITK's boat. Then I believe he prefers you to leave it alone.
 
Fix it. Alot of people don't know how to tie up a boat. Spring lines are the most important lines on the boat. The bow line in this case might be okay to but not really right.
 
Fix it for him. I had the same thing happen twice this summer, and the guy was very appreciative both times.
 
luckily the guy returned after a few minutes remembering he forgot to attach his spring line.
 
As a good neighbor, I would always retie a boat, then let the person know what I did.
 
Yup, fix it. I've even donated old fenders to an unattended boat. I can't stand watching a boat take a beating.
 
I spend more time then the average boater at our marina. I have fixed many boats lines, then I tell the marina manager and the guy or gal next time my wife or I see them. If it's minor I don't say anything. I have never had a problem doing this usually a big thank you from the other party.
Bill
 
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