Ask a Maritime Attorney - Page 46 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 Small-Boat Mechanics Put a Lien on a DMV-Registered Boat?

January 5, 2011

I have a small boat repair company in Orange County. Several months ago, I completed a job on a 30-foot powerboat, but the boat owner has refused to pay the final invoice in the amount of $3,600. He has not contacted me to...

Are Boaters with Coast Guard Licenses Held to a Higher Liability Standard?

December 29, 2010

I often volunteer at my yacht club on the race committee, and I sometimes serve as the principal race officer or “PRO.” It is generally assumed by PROs and others involved in race committees that if an individual holds a...

What Disclosure Is Required When a Boat Is Sold ‘As-Is?’

December 8, 2010

I made an offer on a boat, and we just completed the sea trial and survey. The marine surveyor identified a few problems, and I am considering the best way to approach the seller and his broker to see if something can be done...

Why Did My Marine Insurer Deny My Claim?

November 23, 2010

I just received a surprise from my insurance company when they denied coverage after my boat was partially submerged at the dock. There is some question as to the cause of the incident, but they are claiming that a hose clamp...

Is Marine Title Insurance Still Available Anywhere?

November 12, 2010

I have read, in your column and elsewhere, that I should consider purchasing a title insurance policy when buying a yacht. However, when I looked into this recently, I was unable to find a marine title insurance policy...