Does anyone have experience or advice on the salvage process? I purchased a 1989 Hunter 28.5 in March as my first boat. She recently survived Hurricane Katrina but is now a quarter mile inland, nestled within some pretty good sized trees. She’s upright with the mast and furling still in place. The most damage I can see is the damage to the toe, stern, and lifeline railings. My concern is if there is any structural damage to the hull, keel, prop shaft and all their joints. Thanks, Tim O.
Stranded by Hurricane Katrina
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Good shape
It got there largely by floating, and they're pretty sturdy boats. The trick is to get a yard crane in there and clear enough around it so the straps can be put underneath, and away you go back to water. Good luck and godspeed.
It got there largely by floating, and they're pretty sturdy boats. The trick is to get a yard crane in there and clear enough around it so the straps can be put underneath, and away you go back to water. Good luck and godspeed.
Stranded
Now I realize how fortunate I was to be in the street. First order of business is get the mast etc off so it can be lifted.
Now I realize how fortunate I was to be in the street. First order of business is get the mast etc off so it can be lifted.
Contact Your Insurance Co. 1st
Your Insurance company should be contacted first. If I've assumed incorrectly and it's not insured, I would leave the boat as is and consult with the lifting or transport company. You don't want to make things worst.
Your Insurance company should be contacted first. If I've assumed incorrectly and it's not insured, I would leave the boat as is and consult with the lifting or transport company. You don't want to make things worst.
You can do it
With a boat that size it can be a a sign crane. If you can get them to pick it up and drive it back to the water that would be great. Otherwise you will need a flatbed trailer and some stands. Around here we pay $350. for the first hour and $150. for each hour after that, plus milage. If it's insured let them handle everything. good luck
With a boat that size it can be a a sign crane. If you can get them to pick it up and drive it back to the water that would be great. Otherwise you will need a flatbed trailer and some stands. Around here we pay $350. for the first hour and $150. for each hour after that, plus milage. If it's insured let them handle everything. good luck
When Hurricane BOB...
...struck up here in 1991, many of the boats that were washed inland were lifted by a sky crane (large helecopter). Check with your insurance company to determine if one has been hired for your area, first.
...struck up here in 1991, many of the boats that were washed inland were lifted by a sky crane (large helecopter). Check with your insurance company to determine if one has been hired for your area, first.
Don't let insurance company control salvage
Lost my Cheoy Lee Clipper in Isabel two years ago. Contact your insurance company but DO NOT LET THEM HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH SALVAGE. Make all the arangements to have the boat transported to the water after insurance adjusters have inspected boat and taken pictures. Take your own pictures just incase. Probably best to have it on the hard first in a boat yard so all systems can be inspected for damage. Good luck.
Lost my Cheoy Lee Clipper in Isabel two years ago. Contact your insurance company but DO NOT LET THEM HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH SALVAGE. Make all the arangements to have the boat transported to the water after insurance adjusters have inspected boat and taken pictures. Take your own pictures just incase. Probably best to have it on the hard first in a boat yard so all systems can be inspected for damage. Good luck.
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