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Insurance Question!
By:Doug
Date: 4/30/2001, 9:50 am
In Response To: Stupid Mistake (Bill Sivori)

Major Drag! I built a Coho so I have an idea of the time and effort you put in.

When I asked my insurance (Metropolitan) guy about coverage (and he's a bud, I know he wouldn't short change me), he told me that they could only cover the cost of the kit, not the actual value. BUT, if I had purchased the FINISHED boat form someone, they would be able to cover that amount (the power of receipts, I guess). Although I did not pursue it, I supposed I could take out a 'special policy' with some company that does that sort of thing. He told me that even if I had built a 50' sailboat, the same thing would apply - materials only.

Does anyone have any information on home built stuff and insurance? Maybe one solution is to build your boat and sell it to your wife (or husband), give a receipt and see what happens.

Sounds like a wacko idea, but it could be the ticket.

Messages In This Thread

Stupid Mistake
Bill Sivori -- 4/30/2001, 8:40 am
ID Idea
Doug -- 5/3/2001, 1:05 pm
Very Very Sorry-- I may consider booby traps again
John Monfoe -- 5/2/2001, 7:05 am
Horrible news
Jay Babina -- 5/1/2001, 10:43 am
Sorry !
Tom-Atlanta -- 5/1/2001, 2:34 am
Thanks for the experience
Spidey -- 5/1/2001, 12:44 am
Re: Thanks for the experience
Dale Frolander -- 5/1/2001, 6:01 am
Re: similar
Don Beale -- 5/1/2001, 11:24 am
Re: similar
Dale Frolander -- 5/1/2001, 3:58 pm
Re: Thanks for the experience
Tom-Atlanta -- 5/1/2001, 2:18 am
we all feel you loss
mike allen ---> -- 4/30/2001, 7:03 pm
Re: Stupid Mistake
Erez -- 4/30/2001, 6:05 pm
Re: Boat loss/Hull ID
Jim -- 4/30/2001, 5:09 pm
Re: Boat loss/Hull ID
Shawn Baker -- 4/30/2001, 7:06 pm
Re: Boat loss/Hull ID
Ross Sieber -- 4/30/2001, 6:25 pm
Re: Call all paddle shops
Shawn Baker -- 4/30/2001, 3:43 pm
Re: Call all paddle shops
Bill Sivori -- 4/30/2001, 5:11 pm
Re: Stupid Mistake
Steve -- 4/30/2001, 12:50 pm
Re: HIN
E-bif -- 4/30/2001, 12:35 pm
HINID
mike allen ---> -- 4/30/2001, 5:21 pm
I will never understand the drive to theft *NM*
Roger Nuffer -- 4/30/2001, 12:09 pm
Keel Haul the Bastard!
Rob Macks -- 4/30/2001, 11:24 am
Re: Keel Haul the Bastard!
Scott Fitzgerrell -- 4/30/2001, 6:45 pm
Re: Keel Haul the Bastard!
Lee Gardner -- 4/30/2001, 2:09 pm
Re: Stupid Mistake - NOT
edgar -- 4/30/2001, 10:54 am
Insurance Question!
Doug -- 4/30/2001, 9:50 am
Re: Insurance Question!
Geo. Cushing -- 5/1/2001, 6:03 pm
Re: Insurance Question!
Matt Thyer -- 4/30/2001, 6:22 pm
Re: Insurance Question!
Randy Knauff -- 4/30/2001, 1:27 pm
WE may disagree, but boats are not household items
Paul G. Jacobson -- 5/1/2001, 12:25 am
Re: WE may disagree, but boats are not household i
Don Beale -- 5/1/2001, 1:28 am
Re: Yes, Farmers stinks! Off topic.
Tony -- 5/2/2001, 12:46 pm
Re: Insurance Question!
Ken -- 4/30/2001, 5:34 pm
Re: Insurance Question!
Dean Trexel -- 4/30/2001, 12:49 pm
Re: Stupid Mistake
Julie Kanarr -- 4/30/2001, 9:44 am
Re: Identification
Don Beale -- 4/30/2001, 9:56 am
Trust does not equal stupidity
Dean Trexel -- 4/30/2001, 9:16 am
Re: Stupid Mistake
elliott -- 4/30/2001, 8:55 am