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I have a small boat repair company in Orange County. Several months ago, I completed a job on a 30-foot powerboat, but the boat owner has refused to pay the

I often volunteer at my yacht club on the race committee, and I sometimes serve as the principal race officer or “PRO.” It is generally assumed by PROs and others

I made an offer on a boat, and we just completed the sea trial and survey. The marine surveyor identified a few problems, and I am considering the best way

I just received a surprise from my insurance company when they denied coverage after my boat was partially submerged at the dock. There is some question as to the cause

I have read, in your column and elsewhere, that I should consider purchasing a title insurance policy when buying a yacht. However, when I looked into this recently, I was

I am in a dispute with the person who bought my boat earlier this year. The boat needed some work after the deal closed, and the buyer claims that I

I am purchasing a charter yacht that I plan to put into service as a dinner cruise and harbor tour boat in Southern California. I have heard that passenger boats

I have been advised that the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will not transfer title to me on a boat that I recently purchased, because the previous owner was