Ask a Maritime Attorney - Page 56 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.

Will My Boat’s Insurance Cover a Liveaboard Renter?

January 22, 2009

I am trying to sell my boat. I have it listed with a reputable broker, but the prospects for a quick sale do not look very good. I was recently approached by a person who is looking for an inexpensive place to live on the...

Does the Coast Guard Charge for Rescues or Assistance?

January 8, 2009

I am considering membership in a commercial assistance towing service for my boat, but I am a little confused about the interaction between these services and the U.S. Coast Guard. Under what circumstances will the Coast...

I’m Renovating My Boat: What About Its Insurance Value?

December 24, 2008

I am applying for insurance on a boat that I am about to purchase. The insurance application materials look for answers to quite a few mundane questions, but I was wondering about the significance of the purchase price and...

Is Asking for a Post-Survey Repair Allowance Really a Counteroffer?

December 15, 2008

We are buying a boat and recently completed the sea trial and survey. A number of problems came to light during the survey, and we would like to request a credit from the seller to address those issues. However, our broker...

I Sold My Boat But Retained the Title — Then Came the Accident

November 26, 2008

I sold my boat several months ago and agreed to allow the buyer to pay off the purchase price by making monthly payments to me for one year. To protect my collateral, we agreed that title would remain in my name until after...