That Didn't Take Long To Get Damaged

[ExSurveyor]

Had a phone call today from the marina.

The new boat, White Knight, moored in the basin waiting for an engine service had been hit.

A boat owner collecting his boat after some work got caught out by the wind and bashed into the outboard.

The yard had the boat straight out on to stands to check it over. Fortunately the only damage is to the outboard case and the owner has accepted responsibility and will pass it to his insurance company.

The cost of a new casing  is a staggering £850 +

Crazy.

These things happen, the yard were outstanding and the owner very apologetic when I spoke to him this evening.

 The annoying thing is having spent 6 weeks hobbling around to do work on it, I only had it out on the water for an hour as the engine was in need of a service.

At least it isn't summer.

 

 

[Ray]

That was bad luck, at least the third party and the marina both acted well and responsibly.

Hope it's soon fixed.

[FairTmiddlin]

8 hours ago, ExSurveyor said:

At least it isn't summer.

 

And the good thing is  2/3rds of the bolts on the outboard will be cracked open, making sure they sure not seized solid.

[Helian]

1 hour ago, FairTmiddlin said:

 

Unfortunately I witnessed this at close hand, have PM'd owner.

[ExSurveyor]

55 minutes ago, Helian said:

Unfortunately I witnessed this at close hand, have PM'd owner.

Thank you for that, I really appreciate you taking the time to detail what happened.

 

[Helian]

No problem. I'm sure others would do the same. 

[Smoggy]

15 hours ago, ExSurveyor said:

The cost of a new casing  is a staggering £850 +

Yikes!

Which casing? Is it useable as it is?

[ExSurveyor]

I would guess it is the top two parts at least. I haven't seen any photos but the yard were surprised at the price.

They took it straight out of the water so I guess it was a mess.

[Smoggy]

How can you do that much damage to an outboard without hurting grp?

[ExSurveyor]

Apparently it was bow on to the outboard.

The yard have checked it over out of the water including all bolts to the rear platform.

[FairTmiddlin]

At that price if its fitted 2/3rds of that will be labour. Not a short job, if it's lower casing it's a total stripdown.

 

[ExSurveyor]

That, from what I understand, is parts, but it was only a quick call with the yard manager late Friday.

I will want all the through bolts checked for movement as well.

[FairTmiddlin]

Get them to check the carrier/ clamp too

[Helian]

5 hours ago, Smoggy said:

How can you do that much damage to an outboard without hurting grp?

It was a side swipe to the top / rear casing of the outboard by the bow of the rapidly swinging offending vessel. I managed to fend him off from subsequently hitting the edge of the pontoon, which probably would have punctured the port side bow...

[ExSurveyor]

Thank you Helian for the photo, don't think Tcut will help.

 

[Helian]

No, but from my motor trade days, some P40 may do.... 

[floydraser]

I've now got the British Seagull from the auction. You're more than welcome to use that for now; no bodywork at all! 

[FairTmiddlin]

1 hour ago, floydraser said:

 no bodywork at all! 

And usually no spark from the Villiers engine. Lots of suck,squeeze but no bang or Blow

[Smoggy]

So it is just the top cover at £850+!!!! That is just stupid money.

But a 60hp on that boat, 'gis a go..... Must be fun on breydon.

[ExSurveyor]

I am waiting for the full estimate, that might be lift out and change and check everythink.

It did 26knts against the tide on the medway during the trial

[ZimbiIV]

26 knots.

That wiil be interesting on the Chet!

paul

[floydraser]

2 hours ago, ExSurveyor said:

I am waiting for the full estimate, that might be lift out and change and check everythink.

It did 26knts against the tide on the medway during the trial

Er, best forget the Seagull then...

[floydraser]

5 hours ago, FairTmiddlin said:

And usually no spark from the Villiers engine. Lots of suck,squeeze but no bang or Blow

Actually, just this very day I have learned how to restore the spark on a Seagull, using an electric drill, but I'll save it for my restoration thread. 

[ExSurveyor]

17 hours ago, Smoggy said:

So it is just the top cover at £850+!!!! That is just stupid money.

Apparently so, the main body cover is £625, then add top cover, insulation blanket and clips. Add to that lift out and labour.

The lesson is never hit an outboard if you aren't insured and if you are hit don’t assume it is cheap to replace and do a deal.

And always be grateful that a fellow forum member was around to witness it.

[Cal]

Blimey. They must have been going pretty quickly yo cause that much damage!!