In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that punitive damages may be awarded when the vessel's owner willfully withholds the required payments for maintenance and cure.

Florida law treats the crime of Boating under the Influence (BUI) quite similarly to the crime of Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

Monterey Boats unveiled three all-new cruisers at the company dealer meeting this month. The new 2009 320SY Sport Yacht, the all-new 280SCR Sport Cruiser and the new 260SCR. These boats are certain to turn heads at the docks.

Kelly Drum of Drum Realty in Fort Lauderdale, Florida was recently honored at the 14th Annual Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference in receiving the award for Most Innovative Marketing Technique selling waterfront homes in the yachting community.

Lauderdale Marine Center welcomes four top quality marine contractors to its world class, full-service Florida marina and yacht repair facility.

Monterey Boats, a leading independent boat manufacturer of sportboats, sport cruisers and sport yachts, announces that Exotic Boats of Greece is the newest dealer to join its dealer network. Exotic Boats of Greece is located in Athens, Greece.