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Posted on 2/8/15 at 10:10 pm
Posted by Kashmir
Member since Dec 2014
7703 posts
Posted on 2/8/15 at 10:10 pm
my son's boat got drilled at a stop light in b'ham today. broke motor toter, trim tab and bent rear trailer crossbar in about 4 inches. his trailer lights were on. not able to tell about internal damage to the lower unit.
police report was filed. the girl admitted fault. my question is, what does my son need to do as far as assessing damage to motor. take it to a repair shop? launch somewhere and see if it runs? wait for adjuster to see the damage?

thanks for replies!
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17264 posts
Posted on 2/8/15 at 10:12 pm to
Wait for adjuster , see what they say, then bring to mechanic of your choice and see what they say
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
56053 posts
Posted on 2/8/15 at 10:15 pm to
quote:

Wait for adjuster , see what they say, then bring to mechanic of your choice and see what they say


agreed...

motors are actually made out of some pretty delicate shite...should be easy to tell if there is damage, as oil will typically leak out...
Posted by Nascar Fan
Columbia La.
Member since Jul 2011
18574 posts
Posted on 2/8/15 at 10:37 pm to
quote:

wait for adjuster to see the damage?

The problem with this is they probably wouldn't know if any internal damage has been done.
I'd take it to a mechanic first
Posted by TBoy
Kalamazoo
Member since Dec 2007
23741 posts
Posted on 2/8/15 at 10:40 pm to
Get the police report. Find out the address of the person who hit the boat. Get some guys together with some boards and pay a little visit.
Posted by DeepSouthSportsman
frick Bama
Member since Jul 2012
4635 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 6:01 am to
I'd have the adjuster go to the mechanic shop. The mechanic can show adjuster things that the adjuster may have overlooked.
Posted by jorconalx
alexandria
Member since Aug 2011
8613 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 6:16 am to
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wait for adjuster
Posted by stewie
Member since Jan 2006
3951 posts
Posted on 2/9/15 at 6:37 am to
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wait for adjuster



If you are really concerned, call your insurance agency, talk to the claims department, make them aware of your concerns, and they will likely advise you on what to do.

I'd say wait for the adjuster, talk to them when they are inspecting the boat/trailer and let them know your worries about the lower unit, and then take it to a mechanic.
Obviously, they are still liable if the mechanic finds damage to the engine...you will just have to document it a little more thoroughly.

Sucks to hear about that situation, good luck!
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