Had a oopsie with the boat.

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Re: Had a oopsie with the boat.

Post by Nude up » Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:57 am

I clipped the jetty with my boat damaging the gel coat and gunnel rubber my insurer club marine were great sent photos and approved the qoute didn't even come and look at the boat. Can not speak highly enough about them

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Re: Had a oopsie with the boat.

Post by russellh2 » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:05 am

Contact Consumer Affairs as well as VCAT for advice - Also have a really close read of your Insurance Contract and see if it contains any comment regarding "Wear and Tear" as well as comment as to what they consider constitutes "Accidental Damage" - Good Luck - Feedback appreciated.

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Re: Had a oopsie with the boat.

Post by greggo » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:12 am

Try the Financial Ombudsman Service. I've had a couple of insurance claims on my motorbike knocked back by the insurer, went to the FOS. The result was, the insurer couldn't have been more helpful and paid the full claim.

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Re: Had a oopsie with the boat.

Post by Mattblack » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:15 am

Chuck a bit of Gorilla Tape on it....job done :tu:

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Re: Had a oopsie with the boat.

Post by sandef » Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:39 pm

I would put my claim in writing don't waste your time over the phone

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