Part out or repair

[SkaterRace]

That is why I was suggesting ANOTHER lawyer. Is it not worth suing for YOU or for the lawyer you spoke with? I'd also consider exploring small-claims court. [/QUOTE]
I had a look this afternoon and small claims is the route to go, I can file myself for only $75 worth the risk for such a small amount.

 

[Old Ironmaker]

You only have to prove your case "by the preponderance of the evidence" in small court and not the greater burden of proof in civil court. Watch a few episodes of Judge Judy and you are ready to go. A few more episodes and I get my Law degree.

 

[roscoe]

I think you are going to have a heck of a time convincing anyone that that boat is worth 6g's. More like 1500 around here, unless you have a $5000 stereo in it.
In that case, take out the stereo and sell the boat for whatever you can get, then go look for another boat.

 

[fhhuber]

I have talked to a lawyer and was told that it is not worth suing. That is why I started to consider parting out.

What that lawyer means is... Its not worth HIS time to deal with it because he can make more in less time on other stuff.

Lawyers don't like putting in a couple of hundred hours or more for 30% of a $4000 settlement.

 

[Bondo]

I think you are going to have a heck of a time convincing anyone that that boat is worth 6g's. More like 1500 around here, unless you have a $5000 stereo in it.
In that case, take out the stereo and sell the boat for whatever you can get, then go look for another boat.

Ayuh,.... Ditto,.....

 

[David Young]

Again, i agree

A 1977 boat with a messed up motor is only worth around $500, at the most

 

[Newbie@boats]

This whole thing seems real fishy right from the start, but you can make money parting out boats, BUT if you already have $2,500 into it you'll never be able to part it out and re coup that....ive parted out a few boats

 

[SkaterRace]

I think you are going to have a heck of a time convincing anyone that that boat is worth 6g's. More like 1500 around here, unless you have a $5000 stereo in it.
In that case, take out the stereo and sell the boat for whatever you can get, then go look for another boat.

I am solley basing that off 2 of the same boat I saw listed within 50 miles of me this spring. I thought they listed it high but both seem to have sold so I guess that is the value?

 

[oldjeep]

I am solley basing that off 2 of the same boat I saw listed within 50 miles of me this spring. I thought they listed it high but both seem to have sold so I guess that is the value?

They will just look at NADA which says average retail for that boat and motor on a trailer is $2325

 

[oldjeep]

Not to mention a court is going to "make you whole" So if you bought the boat for $2500 then you are made whole with $2500

 

[Maclin]

Yes, I agree with Oldjeep and others, your actual damages may not be what you want. But, still sounds like it could be worth the experience.

 

[R055]

Lol I just read through all the pages thinking the OP may have replied with the damages the shop made.

 

[frantically relaxing]

 

[Old Ironmaker]

Why can't I kill that bug?

 

[WIMUSKY]

They will just look at NADA which says average retail for that boat and motor on a trailer is $2325

If the Op wins, that may be all they give him.....

Not to mention a court is going to "make you whole" So if you bought the boat for $2500 then you are made whole with $2500

He might get this since it's close to the average value. But, if some one pays $5k for a boat that's worth $2300, all you'll get is $2300. They won't make you whole if you over paid.

How about some pix of the damage? We have no idea the extent of what your dealing with........ Maybe the estimates are way too high.....

I had a '79 Crestliner Crusader II. I would say the book price is about what it would be worth, unless it was in immaculate condition.....

 

[oldjeep]

If the Op wins, that may be all they give him.....



He might get this since it's close to the average value. But, if some one pays $5k for a boat that's worth $2300, all you'll get is $2300. They won't make you whole if you over paid.

Yup

 

[GA_Boater]

Why can't I kill that bug?

I see what you mean!