Owner to sue after £269,000 motor yacht explodes (From Daily Echo)

I'm no expert in boats but there was definitely something up with it.

St Retford wrote:
I'm no expert in boats but there was definitely something up with it.

I agree. I mean, look, it's on fire. That's not right, for starters.

Yeah, flames are such a giveawy.

I would assume he had insurance, and if so, surely this is an insurance claim.

Georgem wrote:

St Retford wrote: I'm no expert in boats but there was definitely something up with it.

I agree. I mean, look, it's on fire. That's not right, for starters.

Incorrect I'm afraid. Section 16a of the purchase and warranty agreement on these models clearly states that the boat may spontaneously combust. This is a standard fit. If the buyer didn't want it to catch fire straight away, he should have gone for a bespoke option.

I'm not so sure myself.

I mean, here we have a guy in his 60s who picks up a brand new motor yacht whose controls he is probably unfamiliar with. Who is to say that he didn't commit some foolish error such as pressing the 'auto-destruct' button or something?

I'm glad that everyone was (broadly) OK anyway, and I look forward to hearing the outcome of this one!

One of things that i dislike about plastic boats, they can burn to quickly, I wondering for this to go up so quickly as being hinted at was there no smell of gas or some type of vapour.

southy wrote:
One of things that i dislike about plastic boats, they can burn to quickly, I wondering for this to go up so quickly as being hinted at was there no smell of gas or some type of vapour.

Yeah cos wooden boats are much more flameproof aren't they?

Just look at cutty Sark!

I have a fear that one day Southy will self combust!!

Irate Wintonian wrote:

southy wrote:
One of things that i dislike about plastic boats, they can burn to quickly, I wondering for this to go up so quickly as being hinted at was there no smell of gas or some type of vapour.

Yeah cos wooden boats are much more flameproof aren't they?

Just look at cutty Sark!

Wooden boats take that bit longer for flames to take a grip hold of a boat, also wooden boats the wood below the water line tend to be wet it keeps the boat sealed to stop the boat from sinking, or don't you know any thing about boats, i would be happy to try and explain in the best way I know how.
Ps you can not compair the Cutty Sark how long had she been out of water for and all her wood would of been bone dry, a wooden boat floating on water is not.

Georgem wrote:

St Retford wrote:
I'm no expert in boats but there was definitely something up with it.

I agree. I mean, look, it's on fire. That's not right, for starters.

Great observation Georgem!

Must be the fault of the baby killers, you plank.

Really feel for them. I guess the insurance may not work as they may say the boat was obviously faulty so the manufacturers are at fault. The problem may be evidencing the fault? I know they are unlikely to have spread fuel all over the boat and set light to it, and to Tom, Dick & Harry it may seem obvious there must have been a fault but if Insurance companies can get out of practically anything then I would suspect so can manufacturers. Best of luck with this one to them then.

Higginz wrote:

Georgem wrote:

St Retford wrote: I'm no expert in boats but there was definitely something up with it.

I agree. I mean, look, it's on fire. That's not right, for starters.

Incorrect I'm afraid. Section 16a of the purchase and warranty agreement on these models clearly states that the boat may spontaneously combust. This is a standard fit. If the buyer didn't want it to catch fire straight away, he should have gone for a bespoke option.

That's true, sorry, thanks for the correction. I always remember to buy the 'will not explode' package on any boats I buy.

People just don't read properly. It clearly says that he's had extensive tests done and a forensic examination too. This may be at the bidding of the insurance company but you can bet there's some small print somewhere where they won 't pay up front for it.

Surveyors' fees and storage costs, which again insurance doesn't properly cover. I'm betting that he will have to refund the insurance company out of any payout that he gets but the extra costs have been incurred to himself perhaps including those of medical care and other contents he had on board not to mention injury. It also isn't clear whether the Writ was his Writ or one by the insurance company. Either way he sounds as if he knows what he's doing!

Love the fact that someone also says he's inexperienced without even knowing that. The boat burst into flames ffs!

flatulence hero wrote:
Great observation Georgem!

Must be the fault of the baby killers. Sorry, I really am a plank. Ignore me.

Well, I admire your honesty.

Georgem wrote:

St Retford wrote:
I'm no expert in boats but there was definitely something up with it.

I agree. I mean, look, it's on fire. That's not right, for starters.

Now now lads be careful, there might be humourless types about - oh I see they are already here.

This sort of thing should not be allowed, imagine the damage being done to the ozone layer by all that polution.

FMG2, If he was properly insurer the insurer will pay for the storage and any investigation work to find out why it went up in flames, the insurer would also pay all medical costs so the fact he is sueing implies he did not have insurance cover.
As with car insurance a lot of folk get the cheapest cover because they think they will never need the extras.

dolomiteman wrote:
FMG2, If he was properly insurer the insurer will pay for the storage and any investigation work to find out why it went up in flames, the insurer would also pay all medical costs so the fact he is sueing implies he did not have insurance cover.
As with car insurance a lot of folk get the cheapest cover because they think they will never need the extras.

Or, he doesn't see why he should make an insurance claim, and pay the associated excess, and have his premiums go up in future, when the craft was defective.

freemantlegirl2 wrote:
People just don't read properly. It clearly says that he's had extensive tests done and a forensic examination too. This may be at the bidding of the insurance company but you can bet there's some small print somewhere where they won 't pay up front for it. Surveyors' fees and storage costs, which again insurance doesn't properly cover. I'm betting that he will have to refund the insurance company out of any payout that he gets but the extra costs have been incurred to himself perhaps including those of medical care and other contents he had on board not to mention injury. It also isn't clear whether the Writ was his Writ or one by the insurance company. Either way he sounds as if he knows what he's doing! Love the fact that someone also says he's inexperienced without even knowing that. The boat burst into flames ffs!

LOL FMG2 People just dont read properly, talk about pot and kettle...
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So are road works in Millbrook still for the flyover repairs as you state?

The Salv wrote:

freemantlegirl2 wrote:
People just don't read properly. It clearly says that he's had extensive tests done and a forensic examination too. This may be at the bidding of the insurance company but you can bet there's some small print somewhere where they won 't pay up front for it. Surveyors' fees and storage costs, which again insurance doesn't properly cover. I'm betting that he will have to refund the insurance company out of any payout that he gets but the extra costs have been incurred to himself perhaps including those of medical care and other contents he had on board not to mention injury. It also isn't clear whether the Writ was his Writ or one by the insurance company. Either way he sounds as if he knows what he's doing! Love the fact that someone also says he's inexperienced without even knowing that. The boat burst into flames ffs!

LOL FMG2 People just dont read properly, talk about pot and kettle...
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So are road works in Millbrook still for the flyover repairs as you state?

Salv, is there any particular reason why you're always getting at FMG2?

MegGriffin wrote:

The Salv wrote:

freemantlegirl2 wrote:
People just don't read properly. It clearly says that he's had extensive tests done and a forensic examination too. This may be at the bidding of the insurance company but you can bet there's some small print somewhere where they won 't pay up front for it. Surveyors' fees and storage costs, which again insurance doesn't properly cover. I'm betting that he will have to refund the insurance company out of any payout that he gets but the extra costs have been incurred to himself perhaps including those of medical care and other contents he had on board not to mention injury. It also isn't clear whether the Writ was his Writ or one by the insurance company. Either way he sounds as if he knows what he's doing! Love the fact that someone also says he's inexperienced without even knowing that. The boat burst into flames ffs!

LOL FMG2 People just dont read properly, talk about pot and kettle...
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So are road works in Millbrook still for the flyover repairs as you state?

Salv, is there any particular reason why you're always getting at FMG2?

He gets off on it.

He is now a member of the social network site Friends Reignited.

Georgem wrote:

MegGriffin wrote:

The Salv wrote:

freemantlegirl2 wrote:
People just don't read properly. It clearly says that he's had extensive tests done and a forensic examination too. This may be at the bidding of the insurance company but you can bet there's some small print somewhere where they won 't pay up front for it. Surveyors' fees and storage costs, which again insurance doesn't properly cover. I'm betting that he will have to refund the insurance company out of any payout that he gets but the extra costs have been incurred to himself perhaps including those of medical care and other contents he had on board not to mention injury. It also isn't clear whether the Writ was his Writ or one by the insurance company. Either way he sounds as if he knows what he's doing! Love the fact that someone also says he's inexperienced without even knowing that. The boat burst into flames ffs!

LOL FMG2 People just dont read properly, talk about pot and kettle...
.
So are road works in Millbrook still for the flyover repairs as you state?

Salv, is there any particular reason why you're always getting at FMG2?

He gets off on it.

She cant except others points of view and counters them by way of ad hominem. On occasions she can actually construct a reasonable arguement.
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She gets as good as she gives as a result. Live by the sword die by the sword.

The Salv wrote:

Georgem wrote:

MegGriffin wrote:

The Salv wrote:

freemantlegirl2 wrote:
People just don't read properly. It clearly says that he's had extensive tests done and a forensic examination too. This may be at the bidding of the insurance company but you can bet there's some small print somewhere where they won 't pay up front for it. Surveyors' fees and storage costs, which again insurance doesn't properly cover. I'm betting that he will have to refund the insurance company out of any payout that he gets but the extra costs have been incurred to himself perhaps including those of medical care and other contents he had on board not to mention injury. It also isn't clear whether the Writ was his Writ or one by the insurance company. Either way he sounds as if he knows what he's doing! Love the fact that someone also says he's inexperienced without even knowing that. The boat burst into flames ffs!

LOL FMG2 People just dont read properly, talk about pot and kettle...
.
So are road works in Millbrook still for the flyover repairs as you state?

Salv, is there any particular reason why you're always getting at FMG2?

He gets off on it.

She cant except others points of view and counters them by way of ad hominem. On occasions she can actually construct a reasonable arguement.
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She gets as good as she gives as a result. Live by the sword die by the sword.

*accept

A post from you which contains no insults, is rare indeed. Talk to me about ad hominem.

Blimey, that must have been one hell of a scary experience. My biggest fear is water, yet alone standing on a boat that's on fire!

Glad everyone is still alive and well done to the rescuers who bought them home safely, even if a bit sore.

Georgem wrote:

The Salv wrote:

Georgem wrote:

MegGriffin wrote:

The Salv wrote:

freemantlegirl2 wrote:
People just don't read properly. It clearly says that he's had extensive tests done and a forensic examination too. This may be at the bidding of the insurance company but you can bet there's some small print somewhere where they won 't pay up front for it. Surveyors' fees and storage costs, which again insurance doesn't properly cover. I'm betting that he will have to refund the insurance company out of any payout that he gets but the extra costs have been incurred to himself perhaps including those of medical care and other contents he had on board not to mention injury. It also isn't clear whether the Writ was his Writ or one by the insurance company. Either way he sounds as if he knows what he's doing! Love the fact that someone also says he's inexperienced without even knowing that. The boat burst into flames ffs!

LOL FMG2 People just dont read properly, talk about pot and kettle...
.
So are road works in Millbrook still for the flyover repairs as you state?

Salv, is there any particular reason why you're always getting at FMG2?

He gets off on it.

She cant except others points of view and counters them by way of ad hominem. On occasions she can actually construct a reasonable arguement.
.
She gets as good as she gives as a result. Live by the sword die by the sword.

*accept

A post from you which contains no insults, is rare indeed. Talk to me about ad hominem.

thats the risk you take when you insult me...
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What are your thoughts on inquiry and enquiry?

ECHO do you have to show us a photo of a dead dog?
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These ads are too much, is there any space left for the news?

The Salv wrote:
ECHO do you have to show us a photo of a dead dog?
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These ads are too much, is there any space left for the news?

I don't see any ads, I chose to use adblocker when I browse.

Sale of Goods Act??? Clearly not fit for purpose!

Echo Justice wrote:
Verdict: Guilty of having too much wealth, and committing insurance fraud.

Sentence: Take their jobs away, and force them to give all their money to THE TAXPAYER. Then put them in the stocks and pelt them with rancid tomatoes. And fine them infinity billion pounds. And kill their children. Scum

How can it be insurance fraud when he is not claiming through his insurers or are you ranting about something that has nothing to do with the article?

Sounds like it had a faulty engine fitted to be used as a display model and part of the engine blew out, either the turbo/s for the fuel injection that most motor yachts have to reach 16+knots or the cylinder head blew but to be honest it should have been checked over before the people picked it up, marine regs are a lot stricter with that stuff than with cars due to environmental impacts.