[C38] Lightning/Fire

[Joseph Launie]

David,
I have been a forensic examiner in insurance matters for over 34 years. 
These are just casual comments, not advice. I would immediately hire the 
best marine surveyor I can find to look for hidden damage. Anything that 
got hot or was near what got hot is suspect.I would not rely on the 
insurance adjuster for any insurance company on the planet. I work both 
sides and am currently working for CSAA in northern california and 
Nautilus in Anchorage.  Joe launie/Macavity


> Fellows,
>
> Some of you may have read about the french maxi-tri IDEC flipping off Long
> Island Sunday night/Monday morning.
>
> During the same storm INTEMPERANCE was struck by lightning, setting the
> VHF on fire, which then set the electrical panel on fire and blackening
> the interior.
>
> I discovered the fire mid-morning on Monday, exstinguish the embers, and
> yesterday, under her own power, INTEMPERANCE made her way to the yard
> where she's been hauled awaiting a marine surveyor from our insurance
> company, clean-up, and repairs. I have hopes we'll be sailing Charters
> again by early September. Amusingly IDEC was towed in and righted just a
> short walk from where INTEMPERANCE was hauled.
>
> This is, of course, a set-back, but not a killing blow; either to our
> business or to INTEMPERANCE. She is water-tight, her engine appears to be
> undamaged, and more importantly, her sailing rig appears undamaged. The
> starboard side chain plates will need a good look and the coach roof where
> the traveler and winch are anchored. But I believe she will sail again.
>
> Best to all,
> David
>
>
>
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