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Abandoned Boats Threaten South Carolina Waters | Charleston News
Hundreds of aging, uninsured boats in South Carolina’s waterways are teetering on the brink of abandonment—threatening years of environmental progress. As marinas ban boat dwellers and insurers refuse coverage for vessels over 40 years old, owners face eviction without recourse, leaving marinas to shoulder the burden of upkeep and environmental risk. With up to 400 boats at risk, lawmakers narrowly passed a bill granting the Department of Natural Resources authority to remove neglected vessels—but it stalled in the Senate. New proposals are brewing for the next session, while the crisis also…
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