Q1. What is the purpose of the cameras around the marina?
A1. Please enjoy the cameras as they were intended, to provide a window on the marina from your home. The Harbour Master also monitors the marina both from his office and remotely if he is away from the marina. The marina cameras were never intended to be used for surveillance or relied upon for security.
Q2. Why do the new white dock lights seem to have a high failure rate?
A2. The new white docks lights, which were given to HVMI for free, have a known manufacturing defect. The Board has contacted the original manufacturer, and when they have resolved their problem, they will send HVMI a quote for new replacement lights. Until that time, the Board does not feel it prudent to purchase replacements. Priority will be given to maintaining the lighting of the marina stairs.
Q3. Why do we have gates on the ramps?
A3. The gates provide a reasonable measure to reduce the liability to the Membership and to stop any non member, bicycles and skate boards from using the docks. Most marinas are completely gated and fenced.
Q4. May a slip owner move or add cleats to the docks?
A4. No, a special tool is required. Please contact the Harbour Master with any change requests. Members may purchase additional cleats for their slip is needed.
Q5. Why can't cars park around the Marina with a boat trailer attached?
A5. The parking lots were not originally built to the specifications required for trailer parking, and there is not enough room to allow for the space required by trailers.
Q6. Why aren’t the oysters scraped off of the sea walls?
A6. According to NC Fish and Wildlife regulations, if you scrape oysters from the wall and they fall to the bottom of the marina, the entire area becomes an oyster bed. In this event, we may be severely limited from future dredging to these areas within the marina. In truth, the oysters are considered to be a stabilizing force on the sea walls and provide a great environmental asset towards the cleansing of the waters within the marina.
Q7. Why do some boats stick out beyond the end of their finger pier?
A7. No boats are over length in the marina, but depending on how lines are tied relative to the dock corner gussets, they may float outside the end of the slip.
Q8. Annually, how many reported thefts have we had at the marina?
A8. In the past three years, we have had just a few minor losses reported.
Q9. Who monitors the discharge from larger boats that never use the regular or portable pump out stations and never take their boat out of the marina?
A9. The Harbour Master monitors these boats, and currently every one either uses the pump-out at the fuel dock or brings the portable pump-out to their boat.
Q10. What are the regulations on fueling your boat within the marina?
A10. Fuel may only be transported on Marina property in a Coast Guard approved outboard fuel container with the proper outboard quick disconnect fittings. Fuel may not be poured into a boat’s fuel tank within the marina.
Q11. Why do we have so many signs with rules posted around the marina?
A11. The signs were installed to properly notify and remind members of the rules and regulations.
Q12. Are we putting up more cameras to cover the C-dock side of the marina?
A12. Yes, additional cameras are in the planning stages and should be installed in the near future.
Q13. If I see a child without a life jacket on the docks what should I do?
A13. First, approach the child’s parent and remind them of the Rules and Regulations. If this is unsuccessful, notify the Harbour Master.
Q14. Are the fishermen allowed to anchor in the marina?
A14. Yes, they are within their rights. See Q1 in the Marina Fishing section of the FAQ.
Q15. Do the fishermen have to move if I need to get by them?
A15. They are required to move within a reasonable amount of time. At this time, there have been no reports of any fishing vessels refusing to do so.
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