[C320-list] Hurricane Ike spares Amore

[Robert E. Sloat]

Glad Chris and Corey's boat made it through Ike and hope their private 
insurance works out if there is any damage.  Your comment on FEMA is more 
elegant than the one I was going to send.

US Taxpayer
Bob Sloat Savannah 894

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan Campbell" <bcampbell at valp.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:15 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Hurricane Ike spares Amore


> 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
>