Appearance by executing bond.

The execution by or for the owner of such boat or raft of a bond, whereby possession of the same is obtained or retained by the owner, shall be an appearance of such owner as a defendant to the action. [R60, §4130; C73, §3448; C97, §4416; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 12572; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §667.15 ]