Jeff - because you are probably the ONLIEST homeowner that will offer his dock for free to strangers! I hope your 'pay it forward' attitude spreads. Jim In a message dated 3/1/2010 12:00:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, trawlers-and-trawlering-request@lists.samurai.com writes: I've often wondered why someone hasn't created a database of other waterfront homeowners willing to share dockage for a few days use. It's a nice way to help others and meet some really swell people.