Bullet Dodged

[Roger Long]

But not the mortar round.

I've just been over to sign the paperwork for hauling at the only yard that can get to it in any reasonable time. It felt sort of like signing the papers in a hospital for having an arm or leg taken off.

There was a moment of panic when they said they wouldn't haul without a certificate of insurance with $300,000 liability coverage. I only have $100,000, the limit for my company. To get new insurance would require a haul out and survey in most cases. Can't do that without the insurance. Dead engine and Catch 22. Nowhere to go. I see why there are so many abandoned boats drifting around on anchors down south.

Fortunately, I have a catastrophic liability policy that kicks in if one of my other insurance policy limits are exceeded up to a million or 3, I've forgotten which. The yard agreed to accept that as meeting the 300 grand requirement. Best $250 a year I ever spent at this point next to TowboatUS.

 

[BillyK]

Just tell them not to block your Endeavour next to anything that costs more than $100,000.

 

[Shoaldrafter]

reasons

Roger,

Believe me it is the same up north.

Except for off the beaten path yards which are going extinct yards charge as if you had 50 footer.

As to abandon boats, there are plenty of small yards that will haul an about to be abandoned boat. Just give them the title. They will haul and try to sell as best they can.

As to the other abandon boats, the owners just cannot be bothered. The up keep has gotten the best of them. Usually the owners are in cities miles away. Maybe the owners have lost their jobs or ability to take time off to go to their boats.

I got a good boat reasonable because the former owner got laid off locally, took job 1,000 miles away and then was laid off there, finally got job on west coast. Sold boat because yearly rent was coming due and cost to ship across country.

Go to those yards that do haul and put boats on stands or blocks. You will find many abandoned boats. Some could be worthwhile except that what the owner owes yard and what he thinks it is worth.

That is why so many old boats get chain sawed and toted off to county landfills that accept them.

Make your decisions after a few weeks of rest and exercise. Once it is on jacks you can still block it with timbers and then work on engine. Or tote your engine back north. Know anybody with pick up truck?

I would secure any electronics someplace other than boat even if it has high chain link fence. I have had boat broken into in locked yard. Battery powered saws have blades that make quick work of locks and chains.

Southwest is cheapest airline these days. Or bum a ride on a snow bird heading north.

Ed K

Just think you could be here:

 

[CalebD]

Roger,
Good luck with your back and your boat.
I'm not sure exactly where you are having 'Strider' hauled but I do know of a good mechanic who works out of the Annapolis area. He is probably as old, or older then you at 81, is honest and does good work. He's worked on my friends Endeavor 32' up in Mayo, MD. His name is Will Sibley and he is one of the good guys.
email address: shadyside1190 at comcast.net
At least you wont miss much of spring in Maine.