Ask A Maritime Attorney: Does Maritime law allow a boat to be “arrested” after already being sold and no money is owed?

Question: I was in a very small accident in the waters adjacent to my marina in early 2021. The other boat alleged that my boat had nicked his swim step. My insurance company paid him for the repair, and I thought the matter had concluded. I was wrong. A year...

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Brian Aherne says:

June 29, 2023 at 2:00 pm

I am unsure if I correctly read/understand the statement, “Finally, a maritime lien will travel with the boat after it is sold, even if the seller or buyer had no knowledge of the claim.” What if the lien is placed after the boat is sold, which I read as one of the facts here?

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