It is believed that if a
boat owner would change the original name of the
boat, that the
individual would have bad luck such as having motor problems, or investing a whole bunch just to make it a good working horse.
Liability for a
boating accident and the law applicable to the injured party's claim will depend on the
individual's status on the vessel (whether they were an employee, a guest, operator, or
owner), as well as the location of the accident.