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Greetings,
Get your own surveyor Lou.
Get your own surveyor Lou.
Now I just aim to have my planned 3 weeks cruise in September and put that behind.I'm sure it will all be sorted out in the end, but it is a shame that it is taking so long; especially during your short prime time cruising season.
Its really not that big of a job to repair, and it could possibly be finished by now if the work commenced when the problem was discovered.
I share you frustrations Lou.
The cradle idea does make sense if you always plan to be hauled at the same place, but if you're on the move it might be more trouble than it's worth.
The interior tank will be removed but it is easy to remove it, it is well accessible. I will take the opportunity to replace all sanitary hoses.I helped a guy with similar damage. It took him a few days to grind out and glass back up using epoxy and 1708. Most of the time was spent waiting for epoxy to set between steps, and fairing/painting.
Only thing that may complicate this is if repair must extend below that interior tank.
Should not be a big job, hopefully.
This is good to hear. Hopefully, the ball will start rolling soon.Update:
Met with my own surveyor today who inspected damages.
Plan is next to wait for insurance to reply (yes they did not yet) and decide on the next action to be taken.
Note: my surveyor is a really nice person, highly qualified and very knowledgeable, it was truly a pleasure to meet him and spend these few hours in is company. I was happy to find my surveyor for the next years! (infinite thanks to boatpoker to have connected me to this person).
L
I am questioning myself about going after them to claim for losses I incurred, like first my insurance deductible, my season loss, the fees I paid for the dock that I did not use, travel expenses for back and forth to the boat and so on.Gkad you are finally making some progress. But sorry that you lost the season. Too bad you can’t charge the yard for your lost season.
Boating season is ruined for me so I am not even sure to put it on water at all this year. Don’t want to bother to splash it for few weeks before hauling again. Will see.
Stay tune for more on this roman.
L
I am questioning myself about going after them to claim for losses I incurred, like first my insurance deductible, my season loss, the fees I paid for the dock that I did not use, travel expenses for back and forth to the boat and so on.
Not sure yet I want to jump into procedures etc, I am so tired about this...
L
Well, before you go there, first check the jurisdictional limits in small claims (in my state it's $12,000, you waive any recovery over that); but maybe more importantly, just because you win a judgment doesn't mean you collect or recover a dime. Still have to chase your own recovery. Last resort in my opinion, when other approaches have failed.Here in the U.S. small claims court is a very easy procedure; just be well-prepared & professional in attire & demeanor. If you have any doubts, just pay a visit during a court session & see how things are handled in other cases.
No worry it will be a great one, we rented 2 wonderful houses on the shore for 14 in Nova Scotia and we will make around 6000km in 3 weeks following Atlantic shoreline in our summer ride so this will be wonderful.Man, what a bummer. The whole season shot. On my last boat, I had some major drive repairs that took months off of my already short season. I also had a trip planned with my sister and brother in law. We did the same thing, and ended up taking a road trip out to Cape Cod. It was fun, and I'm glad we went, but it was born from a lot of frustration. Sorry Lou, I hope your road trip is a good one!
Well, before you go there, first check the jurisdictional limits in small claims (in my state it's $12,000, you waive any recovery over that); but maybe more importantly, just because you win a judgment doesn't mean you collect or recover a dime. Still have to chase your own recovery. Last resort in my opinion, when other approaches have failed.
PEI is a stop on our way back after our 2 weeks in Nova Scotia.Apart from losing much of the season, essentially positive news,well done Lou.
Consequential loss claims can be difficult,maybe whether you do or not might clarify itself post repair and post road trip. Watch that the insurer doesn`t settle with the Yard under it`s subrogated rights and release them.
Best avoid Manitoba,2 possible villains on the loose there. Can you visit PEI on your trip, or is it too far?
Boating season is ruined for me so I am not even sure to put it on water at all this year. Don’t want to bother to splash it for few weeks before hauling again. Will see.