If a boatyard lifts a boat from the water using a hoist are they obliged to return it to the water?

If you pay your bill, and the boat is sea-worthy

Hello

No, I used to operate one of those Straddle carriers and hoists. Boats can be taken out for checking, Work to be done, Storage or transportation. So it depends what the reason was for lifting it. Most often you pay for lifting out and again for putting it back in as requested.

Andy C

The only time its done as one transaction and returned to the water is when its a "Lift and hold" whils you might change a propellor or something and then its returned to the water after an agreed interlude, normally one hour. Otherwise its pay each way.

That would be up to each business to set their own rules.

But generally speaking, no, they are 2 separate services and you pay for each ( or as a package ).

No. They normally charge a separate fee to put it into the water.

No. Two separate operations. You order either or both and pay accordingly.

Peace.

No they are not, each lift is a singular contract, unless specified differently.

Not for free... You pay for each service individually.