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David Weil. Esq.

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Can I sell more than one boat a year?

Is it legal to sell more than one boat a year in California without having a yacht broker’s license? I own one boat that I have for sale and have

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Do maritime liens have an expiration date?

I am in the process of selling my boat, and the buyer discovered that a lien had been recorded on the Coast Guard Abstract of Title over 10 years ago.

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Understanding marina tenancy

I am a 72 year old retiree living aboard my 48 foot sailing yacht in Northern California. Last month I had a dispute with one of my neighbors about a

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Read, then re-read your purchase contract

We recently entered into a written agreement with a private party to purchase a boat. The “agreement” was a generic purchase agreement the seller found online, and we realize now

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Rules of the Road: Part III

What are the right of way rules for standup paddle boards and kayaks encountering power boats and boats under sail? I always thought that a row boat had right of