Section 80. Liens on vessels

A debt which is not a lien by the maritime
  law, and which amounts to fifty dollars or upwards, on  a  sea-going  or
  ocean-bound  vessel,  or  fifteen dollars or upwards on any other vessel
  shall be a lien upon such vessel, her tackle, apparel and furniture, and
  shall be preferred to all other liens thereon, except  mariners'  wages,
  if  such  debt is contracted by the master, owner, charterer, builder or
  consignee of such ship or vessel, or by the agent  of  either  of  them,
  within this state, for either of the following purposes:
    1. For work done or material or other articles furnished in this state
  for or towards the building, repairing, fitting, furnishing or equipping
  of such vessel.
    2. For such provisions and stores, furnished within this state, as are
  fit  and  proper  for the use of such vessel, at the time when they were
  furnished.
    3. For wharfing and the expense of keeping such vessel  in  port,  and
  for the expense of employing persons to watch her.
    4.  For  loading or unloading such vessel, or for the advances made to
  procure necessaries therefor, or for the insurance thereof.
    5. For towing or piloting such vessel, or for the insurance or premium
  of insurance of or on such vessel or her freight; but no lien exists for
  a debt contracted for any purpose specified in this subdivision,  unless
  it amounts to the sum of twenty-five dollars or more.