Up here the Coast Guard would pull up alongside with a Bouy tender ship, winch er out of the water and dump it ashore. If ownership could be proven they would be facing a hefty bill.I expect it's the economy.......older boats are a dime a dozen down there. When they become to costly to repair but still float they end up on a mooring and people live on them......cheep rent!! And if they go astray in a storm...meh......pick up another one for $500.00....