Courses

REDUNDANCY & RELIABILITY! Back by Popular Demand

  • Instructor:
    Kerry Gonzalez
  • Level:
    Beginning 101
  • Date:
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  • Time:
    4:00 - 4:30pm

As Robin Williams said, “In the dictionary under redundant it says ‘see redundant’” … though AMG is reluctant to return to speak again about the FINE PRINT in contracts, it is a necessary evil.  In this session, we’ll give you the cliff notes related to contracts you’ll sign as a boat owner once again.  Are you under contract to build a boat?  Let’s talk about how the build contract works, how surveys work in your favor, how a standard ‘yacht as cargo’ contract works if you are shipping your boat and if you’re not shipping it but moving it under it’s own power, how a Captain/Crew contract should work.  We’ll review typical marina and boatyard contracts including for dockage, storage, refit and repair (including DIY).  You might want to understand how a yacht broker/boat dealer contract can impact your cost and your representation.  We know you’re not worried about getting rescued or needing a tow but do you understand towing, salvage and wreck removal contracts?  Perhaps you are just concerned about how insurance contracts work … we’ll certainly cover this topic also.  This session will at least shine a flashlight on the contractual issues with marine insurance.