Hi Meaghan – if you create a free account on Nautical Monkey, there are two sample agreements on the home page after logging in – John

Hey John. I was wondering if you had a copy of any boat agreements you’ve seen in passing. I’ve witnesses dozens of agreements that went south or just dragged on in misery because they weren’t in writing and a few that went south and dissolved because they were in a written agreement. Walking into my first boat ownership and sharing the boat, I want to set it up right and wanted to see some examples and ideas. I’m hopeful, but want to be cautious too and give assurance to both parties.

Hi Megan – that’s a tough one – sorry you’re going through that. If you created a sharing agreement when you guys purchased the boat that would help, but I’m thinking you didn’t because of the relationship. There are so many nuances to that sort of thing that I’d be hesitant to offer any legal advice – my best (although probably not very useful) suggestion is to see if you can find a lawyer who could give you real advice about what your rights are. Reach back out if you have any specific questions.