Ask a Maritime Attorney - Page 35 of 66

David Weil has been the proud author of the “Ask a Maritime Attorney” column in The Southern California Log Newspaper and Sea Magazine since 2006, with over 300 installments of the column. We have provided links in this section to those articles, covering a wide range of topics of interest to the California maritime and boating communities.

Can I Hold a Buyer to His Verbal Agreement to Buy My Boat?

February 13, 2013

I advertised my boat for sale last year through an online service. I was contacted by someone who appeared to be a serious and qualified buyer. We exchanged a few emails and arranged for him to inspect the boat. After the...

Do I need A New CG Certificate of Inspection?

January 30, 2013

David Weil is licensed to practice law in the state of California and, as such, some of the information provided in this column may not be applicable in a jurisdiction outside of California. Please note also that no two legal...

Can I Hold My Captain Liable for Negligent Engine Damage?

January 30, 2013

I purchased a 40-foot trawler yacht a few months ago and, since I am a novice boater, my insurance company required me to hire a captain to run the boat while I get a little more experience under my belt. The general manager...

Is a Yacht Seller Required to Disclose Past Fire Damage to a Buyer?

January 16, 2013

I bought a 50-foot motoryacht six months ago and have had nothing but problems from Day 1. Most of the problems are related to the boat’s generator and electrical system. I was referred to a very good boat electrician, who...

Must a Foreclosure Occur Before a Bank Sells a Repossessed Boat?

January 2, 2013

We are in the process of buying a boat that is a bank repo, and we would like to know a little about the process. We were advised that the boat is Coast Guard-documented, so we asked the broker to obtain a title history for...