I can speak for Maryland and Florida. Maryland boat dealers are licensed and have to post or purchase a bond, but only the company itself....
Sooner or later you run out of "Other People's Money".
From the net: Legally defined, a seaworthy ship is one that is fit for any normal perils of the sea, including the fitness of the vessel...
Very true. I'm not familiar with Steve Berlin. From his listing on the SAMS website, it looks like he's been surveying for a while. If he knows...
She didn't stay upright. Here's a vid from one year after the "event". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMZ34cNyzFY&feature=related
Here's a site: http://www.michiganshipwrecks.org/pizzazz.htm The particular link is for a 65' Chris called "Pizzazz"
These are wonderful photos. Thanks for sharing your day travels with us!
Chris Craft 501 Motoryacht Agreed. The full beam deckhouse on a 501 Chris is as large as on most 70 footers.