Sounds like an issue for constituents to decide with their votes whether or not such behavior, done commonly by citizens as noted, is wrong for an elected official to do.
One perspective to consider is that it's easy in a region of small states like New England to blur the lines with regards to borders, heck even our NFL team belongs to the region. While there is clearly a tax benefit, that in and of itself doesn't prove irresponsible motive for parking the boat there. The facts presented in the article seem reasonable:
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Kerry spokesman David Wade said Friday the boat is being kept at Newport Shipyard not to evade taxes, but "for long-term maintenance, upkeep and charter purposes."
Wade noted the vessel was designed by Rhode Island boat designer Ted Fontaine and purchased in the state. It was built in New Zealand by Friendship Yachts.
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