rogerboy
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well done pleased for you
yacht on rocks -Help !
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graham
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So glad it isnt a total disaster.Well done to all involved in the recovery.
Wandering Star
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When you read accounts of boats abandoned in mid ocean for what appear relatively minor (from comfort of armchair) disasters, it's good to read there are still sailors out there who are tenacious and have the will to save their boat if it's remotely possible. Hats off to you and I hope the repairs are completed satisfactorily.
Cheers, Brian.
Cheers, Brian.
steveoat
New Member
wow good to see all the help you got, thankyou for sharing the photos in a difficult time for you, very interesting to see how much help and support you got
paulingreece
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Really good news, well done to all of you, so glad it all turned out ok.
dharl
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Glad it's all sorted out now!
OldBawley
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Bravo,
Good to read that not all older yachts are given up.
Read a forum tread about a young female liveaboard writer whose yacht was written off by the insurance after a Mobo caused some damage while her yacht was at anchor.
It was an older Grp sailing yacht only used as a liveaboard cottage / working place. Not very valuable, but the interior was custom made, a real dolls-nest.
A mobo ran into the yacht, causing some damage at the cabin roof. Not a big issue except for a non technical young woman who was so stupid to claim insurance.
United states, so the insurance company decided that repairing the yacht would cost more than a write-off. Prices of older yachts are very low ( I estimate that our 67 year old wooden boat would go 5000 € )
Apparently, once you claim and the insurance company decides to write off, the yacht belongs to the insurance. They pay a ridiculously low write off, and can do with the yacht whatever they want.
The girl was forced to move out, rent a living space on land.
In 1998 I sailed our yacht onto a drying sandbank. Six meters of tide there, it was a spring tide so I knew I had only one chance to get the boat off, the following tide would be just two inches less.
The boat had been on a sandbank twice before I owned the boat, had filled with water and sand twice. Very low free board and big keel so water and sand moved in before the yacht lifted.
There I was, dark, cold, knowing that I would loose my home. I was insured all risk at that time, a tug was already waiting for a signal to come to the “ Rescue “
By chance I knew the tug owner captain, knew he would pull the boat off even if he had to pull it in smithereens. No cure, no pay, and my insurance would certainly write off our old boat.
I had 12 hours, worked for 12 hours and at the end saved my boat without help. Lifted the 8 ton yacht while the water rose. The boat was sucked into the sand up to the toe rail just before the water came back.
Still have the pictures. Never give up !
Good to read that not all older yachts are given up.
Read a forum tread about a young female liveaboard writer whose yacht was written off by the insurance after a Mobo caused some damage while her yacht was at anchor.
It was an older Grp sailing yacht only used as a liveaboard cottage / working place. Not very valuable, but the interior was custom made, a real dolls-nest.
A mobo ran into the yacht, causing some damage at the cabin roof. Not a big issue except for a non technical young woman who was so stupid to claim insurance.
United states, so the insurance company decided that repairing the yacht would cost more than a write-off. Prices of older yachts are very low ( I estimate that our 67 year old wooden boat would go 5000 € )
Apparently, once you claim and the insurance company decides to write off, the yacht belongs to the insurance. They pay a ridiculously low write off, and can do with the yacht whatever they want.
The girl was forced to move out, rent a living space on land.
In 1998 I sailed our yacht onto a drying sandbank. Six meters of tide there, it was a spring tide so I knew I had only one chance to get the boat off, the following tide would be just two inches less.
The boat had been on a sandbank twice before I owned the boat, had filled with water and sand twice. Very low free board and big keel so water and sand moved in before the yacht lifted.
There I was, dark, cold, knowing that I would loose my home. I was insured all risk at that time, a tug was already waiting for a signal to come to the “ Rescue “
By chance I knew the tug owner captain, knew he would pull the boat off even if he had to pull it in smithereens. No cure, no pay, and my insurance would certainly write off our old boat.
I had 12 hours, worked for 12 hours and at the end saved my boat without help. Lifted the 8 ton yacht while the water rose. The boat was sucked into the sand up to the toe rail just before the water came back.
Still have the pictures. Never give up !
AMCD300
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Great news and well done to all concerned.
Some good lateral thinking usually saves the day.
I am sure the insurance will more than cover the liftout costs as it probably saved money when compared to the additional damage that could have been caused by dragging her off the rocks.
All because of a failed anchor chain. Very sad.
Still, a happy ending...
Andy
Some good lateral thinking usually saves the day.
I am sure the insurance will more than cover the liftout costs as it probably saved money when compared to the additional damage that could have been caused by dragging her off the rocks.
All because of a failed anchor chain. Very sad.
Still, a happy ending...
Andy
wazza
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Really is good to read through these pages and read a happy ending & see the pictures to see the progression..
What, may I ask, was the cost of the actual rescue?
I can imagine the repair will be well worth the saving of a home.
Congratulations...
What, may I ask, was the cost of the actual rescue?
I can imagine the repair will be well worth the saving of a home.
Congratulations...
grafozz
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Thank you everybody for your great support ,
the forum rallies round when needed .
the cost ? I think he got away with 2700 e
for the whole thing , his cost ,
insurance is at a minimum
She is already looking better , the oil inside is mostly cleaned off so the joinery has not been damaged .
the holes are awaiting the new iroko , the engine is cleaned out with fresh water damage yet to be assessed .
she is a very strong yacht with 6 transatlantics under her rudder so will take some punishment .
I will post more as progress is made ,
thank you all again from the owner and his friends.
the forum rallies round when needed .
the cost ? I think he got away with 2700 e
for the whole thing , his cost ,
insurance is at a minimum
She is already looking better , the oil inside is mostly cleaned off so the joinery has not been damaged .
the holes are awaiting the new iroko , the engine is cleaned out with fresh water damage yet to be assessed .
she is a very strong yacht with 6 transatlantics under her rudder so will take some punishment .
I will post more as progress is made ,
thank you all again from the owner and his friends.
PilotWolf
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Surprised it wasn't suggested (I just read the post) but a lifejacket inserted in a hole and inflated is excellent at plugging hull damage.
You only need to slow the to below what the pumps can move.
W.
You only need to slow the to below what the pumps can move.
W.
wazza
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Still 2700 euros "isn't much" to save a home or more importantly a dream...
Good news...
Good news...
Mad Pad
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Think you got off lightly there.Could have been a whole scenario ..posession of yacht..salvage..bloody minded people,could have dragged on for years.Well done for getting it sorted.Take it you negotiated a price beforehand?