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David Weil. Esq.

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Boat Warranties Often Prove Complex

I am in the process of buying a high-end used boat. I am particularly concerned about the warranty, but this is my first boat and I’m not sure how a

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Legal Issues for Charter Yacht Businesses

I own a 50-foot sailing yacht that I believe would be perfect for a small charter business carrying passengers on overnight trips to Catalina. What legal issues should I consider

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Sales Tax Still Applies

I recently purchased a 65-ft. sportfishing yacht, and a neighbor in my marina told me I could have avoided paying sales tax because the boat weighs more than 50 tons.

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Title Choices Have Boater Stumped

I am in the process of buying a used motoryacht. The boat is currently registered in California, but my broker has suggested that I convert the title to Coast Guard

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The Cost of Exclusivity

I signed a listing agreement with a yacht broker last month for the sale of my boat, but now a friend of mine is interested in buying it. The broker

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Rental Agreements and the Loss of Small Boat Slips

I recently received a letter from my marina, asking me to sign a new rental agreement, which they are calling a ’license’ (the previous agreement was called a ’wharfage contract’).

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Distinguishing Authority

I participated in a vessel safety check conducted by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The men who conducted the inspection were very professional. I was surprised by their uniforms, which appeared

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Warranty Woes

I purchased a new boat last year and have had nothing but problems since the first day. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. The dealer continues to fix the