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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 Go to Jail for Using Detergent on a Fuel Spill?

April 16, 2010

I was fueling my boat recently, and as the fuel level approached the top of the tank I stood by the vent with a bottle of dishwashing detergent to guard against over-filling. The attendant at the fuel dock scolded me for this...

My Boat Was Seized by U.S. Marshals: How Do I Fight This?

April 2, 2010

y boat has been seized by United States Marshals, and I have been served with paperwork advising me that the action was taken to enforce a claim that a local engine repair shop has made against the boat. The claim is only for...

What Kind of Liability Release Is Required for a Raft-up?

March 19, 2010

Our yacht club organizes a series of cruises each year to various locations and harbors throughout Southern California. In the past, these events have called for us to raft our boats together, and we often have more than 20...

Taxing Questions About Personal Property Tax

March 5, 2010

I have a question regarding the assessment of property tax on a boat. I understand the tax bill is created Jan. 1 of each year, but the tax payment is not due until later in the year. If the boat is sold between Jan. 1 and...

Will Purchasing an LLC Avoid Sales Tax on a Yacht?

February 19, 2010

I am considering the purchase of a fairly expensive yacht that happens to be owned by a Delaware LLC. My yacht broker has advised that I can avoid paying sales tax on the purchase if I buy the LLC itself rather than the...