Chris,
If you were planning to use the Erie Canal to bring the boat home, you have some time. A section of the canal between Waterford and Three Rivers will be closed for 4-5 weeks due to damage from recent high rainfalls. I would not be surprised ?if it the repairs took longer. Go to Canals.NY.gov for more information.
As for the mice holes, I¡¯m afraid there isn¡¯t much you can do, except pay what it costs to repair them. Filing a claim won¡¯t help you much. The repairs may not meet your deductible.
Dave
Second Star
S362 #113
Fair Haven, NY/Lake Ontario
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On May 15, 2025, at 2:20?PM, Chris Collins via groups.io <Collinschris862@...> wrote:
Wondering if anyone can give me a little advice.?
I am Canadian and bought a 1988 Sabre 36 in New Jersey last Nov.
Boat surveyed above average.
Broker has a marina and stored the boat and equipment over Winter for me.?
Just commissioned the boat and found a couple of issues, the Dingy and my Asymmetrical were damaged by a squirrel in what I assumed was winter storage. The never used Dingy has a 4 inch hole in the tube. I am told the estimate to fix is 800$ and will take until mid June. I hope to have it sailed close to home by then. Bought a RIB at Defender yesterday.?
Also, the Asymmetrical has multiple chew holes in the sock with some small ones in sail. Otherwise in like new condition.?
The rest of the boat is sound and I¡¯m happy with my purchase.?
This issue is not my fault of course and I¡¯m not pointing fingers. Just trying to see if there are any options.?
The broker just sent me the address of the repair person.?
I have Geico insurance.?
I thought similar experiences may exist among the group and was looking for guidance.?
Thank you.?
Chris
1988 S36 #80 Over Time
