[C320-list] Hurricane Ike spares Amore

[Bryan Campbell]

Chris, I've been through several Hurricanes.
1. FEMA doesn't have squat to do with your boat.
2. If you have any damage call your insurance company.
3. Get an initial in the water assessment if you have damage worth a claim
(remember your deductible).
4. Do not settle on the initial claim. Wait till the boat is on a yard and
the repair or survey folks can estimate the cost of repairs.
5. Then get an initial payment and arrange a meeting of the insurance dude
with the repair folks to discuss the no shit costs.
6. Don't finalize anything with the insurance shits till the job (whatever
it is, is done to your satisfaction.

Cheers, Bryan

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Chris Block
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:26 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Hurricane Ike spares Amore


I was able to get to see my boat today in the aftermath of Ike, but not able
to board her.  While she looks fine, the Admiral is concerned with the
damage that may not be obvious.  This brings up a few questions:

Has anyone been through a hurricane and went through the claims process
whether it be through FEMA, insurance, or whatever?  Are there any tips and
advice you can share with us?  Is there a checklist of things to do to make
sure she's OK?  Do the insurance adjusters really know what to look for?
Would it be prudent to enlist the help of a pro surveyor?

Thanks in advance,

Chris and Corey Block
Amore #139