Just because your neighbor has a right of way over your property to the water, does not mean that he has any claim to rights extending into the water. The question is, who owns the land under the right of way? They are the only ones who could have any argument in court about your boat extending beyond the imaginary boundary line. Do these 4 neighbors actually own the tiny strip?
I have seen this tons of times. They are usually old cattle paths to the water. When lakefront property began becoming popular and the farmers would sell it off in lots, but keep their acreage. They usually kept a crossing to the lake for water. So, if they own it, they could challenge you in court as owners, but if not they have no claim to those rights.
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