A seized 18' Bayliner pleasure boat, emblazoned with the registration WN7772RW, is on borrowed time. The Portland Bureau of Transportation has issued a clear warning; the vessel, now tucked away on a City-owned lot, faces demolition unless claimed. As per the City of Portland on April 11, the deadline is stringent – retrieve your boat by May 11, 2024, or watch it be destroyed the following day.
The Bayliner, known for its recreational appeal, was towed under circumstances yet to be publicly detailed. The City has opted to go public, likely to directly notify the owner while also ensuring transparency. The transportation authority has not been shy about the impending fate of the vessel; "It will be demolished on May 12, 2024 if not picked up by the legal owner by the end of day on May 11, 2024," stated the City of Portland, emphasizing the immediate need for action if the boat is to sail again.
While it is common for maritime property to be subject to seizure for reasons ranging from abandonment to violations of the law, the concrete reasons this particular Bayliner ended up in the city's hands have not been shared. The notice did, however, include an attachment presumably clarifying the details and possibly providing additional context for interested or concerned parties.
Concerned owners, or those with a vested interest, are advised to promptly consult the attached details that accompanied the City’s online post. Queries should be quickly directed to the relevant City department to arrange recovery and prevent the boat from being reduced to scrap. Those with information regarding the legal owner or the circumstances leading to the seizure are also encouraged to come forward.
