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11-03-2007, 10:36 PM
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I am sorry to hear about your bad luck. It really sucks when you trust someone and they don't do you right.
BUT, I really think your best avenue is to either go to small claims court, via a warrant in debt, or to just get it fixed and move on. It is going to be more of a headache than it is EVER worth - chalk it up to a mistake and get back to boating.
BUT, I really think your best avenue is to either go to small claims court, via a warrant in debt, or to just get it fixed and move on. It is going to be more of a headache than it is EVER worth - chalk it up to a mistake and get back to boating.
11-03-2007, 10:37 PM
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11-04-2007, 06:55 AM
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From the pics I saw, I'd contact Velocity first and then possibly drive it to them for inspection and possible repair.
The damage looks like it's right on the inside chine- that means it's right under a stringer. That could be a major if not impossible repair issue from the inside. It may have to be repaired from the outside. You should look at the Guardaro website. They show pics of bottom repair of a cored hull. Maybe contact them too about a repair.
The damage looks like it's right on the inside chine- that means it's right under a stringer. That could be a major if not impossible repair issue from the inside. It may have to be repaired from the outside. You should look at the Guardaro website. They show pics of bottom repair of a cored hull. Maybe contact them too about a repair.
11-06-2007, 09:09 AM
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Just toi chime in on the insurance, more than likely he has/had insurance to cover him in Liability. Thus meaning if some how he caused damage to the boat or property, it cover it. Not to cover items he would miss under inspection.
Have you tried to go back to the seller??? I would think you would have better luck in small claims court with him, selling a high priced boat with the knowledge of it being defective!!!!!!!!! Just a thought
Have you tried to go back to the seller??? I would think you would have better luck in small claims court with him, selling a high priced boat with the knowledge of it being defective!!!!!!!!! Just a thought
11-06-2007, 07:31 PM
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Typically doesn't someone with a professional license like that have to carry and "Errors & Omissions" clause on their policy? That would in my opinion be where a claim would be made against him failing to identify obvious flaws in the boat upon his professional inspection.
He would have liability issues if his report was erroneous, false or misleading statements were made which injured (monetarily) the person buying the boat.
On the downside if it's not for over $10K+ the only person who will really benefit will be the attorney's, you will waste at least that much to get anything settled.
He would have liability issues if his report was erroneous, false or misleading statements were made which injured (monetarily) the person buying the boat.
On the downside if it's not for over $10K+ the only person who will really benefit will be the attorney's, you will waste at least that much to get anything settled.
11-06-2007, 11:09 PM
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You better start being a realist about this situation.
You got screwed by POS surveyer!!!!!
It is his fault.
Assume that your total cost of repairs is around $5000.
Assume that you win in court.
More than likely you will never collect a dime from this dirtbag who calls himself a professional.
You got screwed by POS surveyer!!!!!
It is his fault.
Assume that your total cost of repairs is around $5000.
Assume that you win in court.
More than likely you will never collect a dime from this dirtbag who calls himself a professional.
11-08-2007, 01:03 PM
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Errors and Omissions in VA really is for the cost of a lawyer to fight on the dirt bags side not to pay a claim, alway's set up to screw the little guy. I still say fight for all your worth, if the lawyers win good, you might save the next guy.
11-09-2007, 08:39 PM
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Just toi chime in on the insurance, more than likely he has/had insurance to cover him in Liability. Thus meaning if some how he caused damage to the boat or property, it cover it. Not to cover items he would miss under inspection.
Have you tried to go back to the seller??? I would think you would have better luck in small claims court with him, selling a high priced boat with the knowledge of it being defective!!!!!!!!! Just a thought
Have you tried to go back to the seller??? I would think you would have better luck in small claims court with him, selling a high priced boat with the knowledge of it being defective!!!!!!!!! Just a thought
11-09-2007, 08:41 PM
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You better start being a realist about this situation.
You got screwed by POS surveyer!!!!!
It is his fault.
Assume that your total cost of repairs is around $5000.
Assume that you win in court.
More than likely you will never collect a dime from this dirtbag who calls himself a professional.
You got screwed by POS surveyer!!!!!
It is his fault.
Assume that your total cost of repairs is around $5000.
Assume that you win in court.
More than likely you will never collect a dime from this dirtbag who calls himself a professional.
