“But far overwhelming - it’s been a positive experience, the people of Jax Beach have been positive and helpful, and I’m glad I’ve met them.” “There are a lot of people who want to take advantage of you, thieves,” Rehberg said. He said even on rainy days, dozens of people try to board his vessel for various reasons, which is why he’s been standing guard. 23, saying he’s ready for the comforts of heat, air conditioning and dry covering. He’s been living on the boat 24/7 since it came ashore Oct. “It’s the end of a long watch and the end coming soon is something to be grateful for at this point,” Rehberg said. He said that while he was out at the beaches to watch the recent air show, he hit some rough water and the boat’s engine failed, its sails ripped because they were old and the anchor couldn’t keep the vessel from running ashore in high surf. It’s the end of an era for Rehberg, of Thomasville, Georgia, who said his fondest memories of his boat will be “standing on the deck and looking out at the water.” Rehberg said that bill could cost as much as $30,000, and Rehberg’s cousin started a GoFundMe account to help pay for state officials to remove the boat. He realizes the reality is that the sailboat will have to be taken apart piece by piece and hauled away by salvage crews hired by wildlife officials, who are making the captain pay the bill. Luke Rehberg says he’s given up on his efforts to get his 40-foot sailboat back into the ocean.
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