Boat was sunk ! need advise.

[bill giffear]

Boat was sunk ! need advise.

My 18ft.fleetwing 90hp evin.was docked at a marina this weekend for enginework to be done,a bad wind storm blew up over night and sunk my boat.The marina manager said they are not responsible for my loss.It cost me $500 to have it salvaged by Towboat and the engine is shot,has anyone ever had a problem like this,I need some advice.thanks bill

 

[sloopy]

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Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

get a lawyer involved!... But how the **** does an outboard boat sink?

 

[sony2001]

Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

Its the marina's responsibility and covered by their insurance because it's in their care. Even if their not insured. To save a sunk engine the work has to be done as soon as it leaves the water or leave it there until you can.

 

[poppopfishes2002]

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Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

hey mate how does a boat sink without a hole in it

 

[wannabeboater]

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Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

This might help ya out.<br /><br /> http://www.brokeboats.com/sunk.html

 

[martyscher]

Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

Not sure how big the storms are in PA, but would a boat not sink if it was swamped by enough large waves?

 

[12Footer]

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Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

I hope you got pitures too. They can really help you in court. <br />I am no lawyer, But hate seeing ssomeone get the short end....<br />If I left a boat at a marina in thier care, whateer happens is thier responsabiltiy, regarless of those "not responsable for theft or loss" signs. It was negligence on someone's part.And as you left it in thier care, the negligence is thiers.

 

[my new fishmaster]

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Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

Have them un sink it and give you a hand. The outboard could be salvaged get it out of the water. Take the plugs out slowly try and turn flywheel clockwise. Might want to squirt automatic tranny fluid in there. Let it dry for a couple week in the heat so the water if out of the eletrical parts. I bet with some work she will start again.

 

[Jack Shellac]

Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

My outboard sunk in SALT WATER. When I took it to the dealer, they just hosed it off, let it dry and fired it up. I couldn't believe my eyes, but it's still running fine two years later. I agree that you boat was in the care and custody of the yard and they are responsible. Good luck.

 

[poppopfishes2002]

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Re: Boat was sunk ! need advise.

when i say sunk i mean sunk i had a 12ft aluminum boat now check i had a trolling motor,gas out board 10hp,all my gear,lanterns,5gal gas,and two over wheight guys on board.we were fighting at night drunker than a skunk and i got up to strech and triped on something well let tell you we took on some pretty good water to the point of looking like two men in a tub. i mean the boat was filled to the top. with all the floatation devises a boat has it still floated we bailed and bailed then went home