Boat Sinking in Keyport

[Gerry Zagorski]

That really sucks Steve. Sorry you are having to go through this. Hope you get fixed up quick and without too much out of pocket.

Going to check my cleats next time I'm down at the dock.

Can someone explain how the marina's comprehensive liability insurance wouldn't be responsible for this accident since it appears the cleat malfunctioned. If there was any negligence by the boat owner, wrong slip, didn't tie lines properly, used lines which were too light etc. I can see where the owner is negligent and ultimately responsible. Am I to understand that a marina's cleat malfunctions causing a boat to sink and the marina isn't first off responsible for that damage and second that they should have insurance coverage for this type of situation. If they don't, I would think the marina is still ultimately at fault and responsible for full restitution.

What am I missing?

Dakota

[seadog]

That's 1 bad day for the poor guy who owns that boat. Don't know the cause but a lot of boats sink when the pump fails or battery dies. Couple things that could help. Put a battery charger on the boat. If you do install a timer so if the charger fails you won't cook out the battery. Also install a 2nd pump 4 or 5" higher then the original. It's a good idea to discharge to the other side of the boat then your 1st pump. This will let you know if the 1st 1 fails.