Conference unifix::sailing

762.0. "Marina Contracts" by CIMNET::SCIACCA () Tue Mar 15 1988 12:55

    Although I am a powerboater, I think this topic is of more interest
    to readers of this file. I have been disturbed by the provisions
    of the marina contracts I have been asked to sign lately. Two of
    the marinas, Tern Harbor in Weymouth and Cape Ann Marina in Gloucester,
    have provisions stating they are not responsible for damage to my
    boat (or my person) under any circumstances, INCLUDING THEIR NEGLIGENCE
    OR BREACH OF CONTRACT. The third, Heron Way in Gloucester, not only
    had this anti-responsibility provision but another that basically
    said they could declare my boat abandoned and confiscate it at any
    time, and then sell it to anyone for any price they chose. It seems
    to me that only a legal moron would sign this latter agreement,
    but agreeing to the former provisions seems unavoidable inasmuch
    as it seems to be general practice.
    
    Anyone else have any experience with this?
    
                                                   TOM