Ask A Maritime Attorney: After leaving a maintenance visit at the boatyard, my engine overheated due to a closed cooling water intake valve. Is it the yard's fault, and can I claim compensation?

Question: I had bottom paint and some other work completed during a recent boatyard visit. The other work included inspection and replacement of several thru hull seacock valves located below the waterline of my boat. I paid the yard’s invoice in full and picked up my boat upon completion of...

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Ask A Maritime Attorney: After leaving a maintenance visit at the boatyard, my engine overheated due to a closed cooling water intake valve. Is it the yard’s fault, and can I claim compensation?