On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 13:20:32 GMT, akheel
wrote:

First, let me say, given my current experince I wouldn't recommend BoatUS
insurance. I have the so called Yacht policy which is there "better"
policy, and it and their serice sucks. I had a better deal at the Auto
Club before, who are not "marine experts." I switched to BoatUS (which I
will abreviate hereon as "BS") because it was cheaper and now I see the
error of my ways.

~~ snippage ~~

1 - Get a new mechanic.

2 - They have the right to "depreciate" parts at their discretion.
Their point about putting you in a better position than when the
accident happened is a valid view point. In particular with the
"trashed"/"Whoops, not trashed" deal. You think they are going to
trust the mechanic? Or you?

3 - Of all the marine insurance companies I've heard about or
discussed with others, BoatUS is probably one of the best. One of the
all time losers is Progressive (two cases of which I have personal
knowledge).

Later,

Tom
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like the mathematics that it
can never be fully learnt..."

Izaak Walton "The Compleat Angler", 1653