Iconic Houseboat Relocated Across San Francisco Bay Amid Legal Controversies

The last of Docktown Marina's houseboats was towed from Redwood City to Sausalito, marking the end of a vibrant community due to legal disputes.

A two-story houseboat, part of a once-thriving community, was towed across San Francisco Bay from Redwood City to Sausalito.
The move follows a prolonged legal battle initiated in 2015 by homeowners against the city, claiming the marina was illegal.
Only nine residents remained by July 2023, with Edward Stancil being the final resident of Docktown Marina.
The houseboat's journey, a two-day trek monitored by the U.S. Coast Guard, symbolizes the dismantling of the Docktown community.
Legal disputes continue as the original plaintiffs accuse the city of failing to fulfill promises to clean up the marina and relocate residents.