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On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:26:02 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:

It's insurance! Or lack thereof. In Florida, it is now
impossible
to
insure a boat over 30' long valued at more than $100,000 if the
boat:

a) doesn't have a trailer

and/or

b) is more than 5 model years old (2001 and older are uninsurable
if
they're
over 30 feet and valued at more than $100,000)
Hmmmm. So here's a scenario for you.

I have a custom made trailer for my Contender which is used to haul
the boat twice a season for a wash and wax. It also doubles as a
winter storage trailer - just put it on, park it and shrink wrap.

The only problem is if I wanted to take it from the yard, I would
need
a special permit because it's over-width for the highway. So I
couldn't just pick it up and move it away from the coast if a storm
approached or whatever.

If that boat was a, say 2000, would it be covered?
No. A 2000 wouldn't be covered unless it was valued under $100,000.
A
2002
would be covered, but the premium for a $100,000 boat is nearly
$5000/year.


I have no place to store a trailer unless I'm willing to pay
$150/month
storage fee. Even if I pulled the boat, where would I put it? And
I'd
need
something that could tow upwards of 12,000 lbs that is 10'6" wide.




No room on the lot of that million dollar house to stash a boat
trailer?

Incredible.
Bwaaahaa!! He got hosed in the housing bubble. Along with an interest
only loan!
My house appraised in July, 2005 for 50% more than I paid for it in
March,
2004. The house next to mine is the same size, but sits on the end of
a
canal (less desirable) and is listed for $1.59 million. They won't get
that, but if they lowered it to $1.2 million it would sell tomorrow.
But, what does it appraise for NOW as opposed to what you've paid for
it, and how much of that has been soaked up by the interest rate you're
paying??

I didn't catch where he said his home is mortgaged. Not all of us have
mortgages.


This is kind of silly. Most people do not have their homes appraised
unless there is a reason to do so, e.g., preparation for a sale, a
re-finance, argument with assessor, increasing amount of insurance, et
cetera. It usually costs $300 to $500 for a professional appraisal, at
least it does around here (Maryland).

As for NOYB's mortage, my recollection is that he has stated he has an
interest-only mortgage on his house. Beyond that, the specifics are none
of my business.

I believe, interest only-mortgages are going to be a big time problem for a
LOT of people in this country.

Yes, now that the bubble has burst in a lot of markets.