Storage Contracts

SAMIAM · 10-04-2011, 12:29 PM

Just signed my storage contract for this year and as usual, I'm shaking my head at the language that holds them harmless for any and all damage, even if it's caused by them.
Fire, theft, lightning, storm, wind, snow or any elements natural or not or by any cause or reason....etc etc....all on the boat owner and I'm wondering why they are not responsible, even if they cause damage by their actions.
A few years ago I found a mouse hole in a brand new bimini top after storage and they prety much told me "tough luck".
Anyone else out there have issues with that?

AC2717 · 10-04-2011, 01:15 PM

TO be honest that is to try and block you from making claims against them, but it is the same thing like a car wash or a parking garage trying to say they are not responsbile if your car gets damaged.
They are they are just trying to ward off any claims which would sky rocket their insurance rates, and for the most part it works

dpg · 10-05-2011, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AC2717

TO be honest that is to try and block you from making claims against them, but it is the same thing like a car wash or a parking garage trying to say they are not responsbile if your car gets damaged.
They are they are just trying to ward off any claims which would sky rocket their insurance rates, and for the most part it works

If you knowingly sign your contract AFTER reading that YOU will not hold them responsible for anything what course of action would you have? Can we get an attorney to weigh in here?

10-04-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,937 Thanks: 349 Thanked 1,708 Times in 602 Posts	Storage Contracts Just signed my storage contract for this year and as usual, I'm shaking my head at the language that holds them harmless for any and all damage, even if it's caused by them. Fire, theft, lightning, storm, wind, snow or any elements natural or not or by any cause or reason....etc etc....all on the boat owner and I'm wondering why they are not responsible, even if they cause damage by their actions. A few years ago I found a mouse hole in a brand new bimini top after storage and they prety much told me "tough luck". Anyone else out there have issues with that?

10-04-2011, 01:15 PM	#2
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 755 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	TO be honest that is to try and block you from making claims against them, but it is the same thing like a car wash or a parking garage trying to say they are not responsbile if your car gets damaged. They are they are just trying to ward off any claims which would sky rocket their insurance rates, and for the most part it works __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"