My aunt who owns a boat on the Louisiana Gulf coast is concerned about the oil damage to her vessel. She wants to know if she should file a BP lawsuit because even though her boat works okay. She is concerned about the resale value. She thinks potential buyers will see remnants of the oil on her boat, and would be reluctant to purchase it from her. I advise her to seek legal representation to see what options are available to her as well as the other boat owners. She is in the process of contacting an attorney in her hometown.