Wanted For Free: Lotsa Project Deals in FL from IAN

[ItDepends]

Boats are AMAZING things... They can break the heart of the owner when they are destroyed in a storm, and then go on to break the hearts and wallets of two or three more people over the next ten years.

[S/V Illusion]

Originally Posted by MicHughV

no different than going to a car junkyard to look for some or other part to rebuild, fix or repair your vehicle.

Not 2 days after the folks who owned them died, lost everything or are living in shelters.

[LostatC]

I started a similar thread and was quickly tarred and feathered by a few 5-star members that were offended that I might be interested in purchasing a project boat. It’s good to see that there are people interested in actually helping solve some problems instead of provoking meaningless fights. Thanks for anyone and everyone who has positive information to share!

[rslifkin]

It's a touchy subject, so how it gets approached makes a big difference in how people will react.

Saying something like "Looks like that hurricane trashed a bunch of boats, how can I get my hands on one cheap?" is going to get reactions like "Shut up and stop being an insensitive prick"

But a question like "That hurricane did some horrible damage. What happens to the boats that don't get repaired and all of the parts from them?" is likely to get a much better response.

The first question gives the impression of "I want to swoop in and take advantage of a bad situation", the second is a much more gentle, informational request.

[geoleo]

Originally Posted by Rich317

Can I ask where you might find listing of these salvage boats in the future. I agree with your post and I know that insurance companies are happy to find buyers for these claims to offset their losses. I would rather see someone purchase a boat and repair it than just see it demolished. I only hope that most boat owners were able to escape this terrible hurricane with little to no damage.

Boat US usually holds telephone auctions of their totaled boats.

[Adelie]

Being opportunistic or talking about being opportunistic in the wake of a disaster is not against the rules.

Likewise pointing out the social insensitivity of those being opportunistic is not against the rules until it gets to the point of name calling.

Given that Florida is just starting to dig out and the storm is still turning and causing damage further north in SC, NC and soon VA the social insensitivity is especially acute.

[Iron E]

Originally Posted by MicHughV

no different than going to a car junkyard to look for some or other part to rebuild, fix or repair your vehicle.

A better analogy would be asking people at the scene of an accident if any parts are for sale

[geoleo]

Many people consider Lawyers ambulance chasers and vultures. I am not a Lawyer.

[Manateeman]

So attorneys who are skilled in Admirality are vultures and ambulance chasers.
Good grief is this kindergarten?

[weavis]

Stop it guys. Play nice or take the consequences.

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