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Topic: Sandpiper 565 Boat Survey?????
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CoolBreeze
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posted October 24, 2004 06:06 PM
   
Hello All, Well, my boat is being surveyed tomorrow so I can update my insurance. I am very curious as to what they will say about the condition it is in. What has your experience been with having your Sandpiper surveyed? Are there any areas that seem to come up under a survey for this boat? Is there anything I can do that will drastically affect the outcome?(like quick fixer-up-er jobs) Would love to hear about your experiences in dealing with having your boat surveyed!!!! ------------------
Rob Belliveau
1976 Sandpiper 565
"Cool Breeze"
Halifax NS
Soon to be at DYC IP: 142.176.14.228 |
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posted October 24, 2004 08:37 PM
I insured my 'piper with the company that insures my home & mini-van.
No survey needed or provided....they just wanted a recent picture.IP: 156.34.51.160 |
CoolBreeze
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posted October 24, 2004 09:07 PM
Some do, some don't. The company with some of the best rates around here would like one. And I would like one too, so I have a good idea of the value. ------------------
Rob Belliveau
1976 Sandpiper 565
"Cool Breeze"
Halifax NS
Soon to be at DYC IP: 142.176.14.228 |
Shortstay
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posted October 25, 2004 01:07 PM
As far as insurance is concerned for our operation of Shortstay, we only have liability coverage, which is already included in our homeowners policy due to the boat's small size & the low HP of its engine.For what we paid for the boat & the sparse accessories we have at this point, it didn't make sense to include coverage on the vessel itself. When (if?) we add electronics & other more valuable stuff, I guess we'll consider adding that coverage. After all, when the value of my cars drop below about $5,000, I drop comp/collision. I don't think Shortstay is worth nearly that much. Am I not considering something here which would be a catalyst for me to add coverage? ------------------
Kevin
Shortstay III, #901 IP: 198.115.167.30 |
CoolBreeze
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posted October 25, 2004 06:48 PM
Well, the results are in. The survey went excellent. The boat is DRY. This was a nice re-assurance for me. He said he hasn't seen many around here ( there aren't many around to begin with)in such good shape. Mast and boom were excellent, sails fair (ok, i think, for being original...although they all had their seems re-done not too long ago), and motor..obviously excellent (as it is new)It is suprising how all the accessories start adding up, GPS, radio, CD player, life jackets, anchors, etc... Still workin on all my little projects, will keep you all updated. P.S. How does everyone have their table rigged to hold the side leafs up? I took them off as they were allowing the sides to sag a alot. I have looked around for another system...any thoughts???? ------------------
Rob Belliveau
1976 Sandpiper 565
"Cool Breeze"
Halifax NS
Soon to be at DYC IP: 24.137.95.29 |
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posted October 25, 2004 07:14 PM
Good for you!
A potential buyer of my boat, before I arrived, had a survey done and found elevated moisture content in a couple of areas. No wonder! I don't believe the po had the boat covered last winter and the cockpit seat drains were clogged with last years leaves. There was a fair amount of water in the lazarette that partially rusted the Evinrude's metal fuel can. I would love to get a moisture reader and find out what the values are now.
IP: 156.34.51.160 |
Eric
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posted October 25, 2004 09:57 PM
CB, glad to here you had a successful survey!
My home and car insurer, for many years wanted a survey that was going to cost some big dough! I called the Skippers Plan in Toronto and they had a cheaper rate,,,,,and I didn't need a survey.
You've been around boats. I would like to think your judgement would be no different than a survey for a Sandpiper. It's such a simple vessel.
The survey gives you peace of mind, but a boat without the large mechanical systems of larger boats, like the Sandpiper, don't always need a survey.
Always trying to save where I can 
Where your old table supports the fibreglass triangles on hinges? I don't much care for mine either.
Eric [This message has been edited by Eric (edited October 25, 2004).] IP: 206.172.173.59 |
CoolBreeze
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posted October 26, 2004 08:02 AM
The insurance co wanted a recent survey. It has now given me great peace of mind. I do have that hinge set-up. Or did. I drilled the rivots out last night. I am going to go to a Cabinet maker to see what other set-up I may get my hands on. The previous set-up was one hinge on either side. Not very sturdy. ------------------
Rob Belliveau
1976 Sandpiper 565
"Cool Breeze"
Halifax NS
Soon to be at DYC IP: 24.224.173.200 |
elmet3
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posted October 26, 2004 01:32 PM
I have plexiglass triangles on hinges that hold up the table extensions. Doesn't look very strong but I think it's strong enough because the support is in compression. I glued shims to the bottom of the table to make the leafs level.
The table leafs are on piano hinges and also seem strong enough. IP: 67.107.33.106 | |
