Marine Surveyor

A professional who inspects boats for condition and safety compliance; typically required for insurance or buying/selling a vessel.

The frequency at which a boat is sold or changes ownership; states require updated registration, ...

Rules set by some states or marinas mandating liability or property damage coverage for boat owne...

A legal document proving ownership of a vessel, containing the boat’s hull identification number ...

A vessel’s overall fitness for intended waters, factoring in hull integrity, engine reliability, ...

Laws established by individual states concerning boater education, vessel registration, equipment...

Coverage protecting against losses (theft, damage, liability) while boating; some states require ...

Documentation (bill of sale, title, manufacturer’s certificate) establishing legal possession of ...

The legal process of retrieving and repairing damaged or sunken vessels; salvage rights can be co...

Lightweight, high-strength boat hulls gaining popularity in high-performance vessels; boater educ...

(To appear in Part 4) Some states or marinas mandate liability or property damage coverage for bo...