I wonder how this guy is gonna feel...pics

DeepWater · 08-17-2008, 10:56 PM

Proof Positive that Trexler's is THE worst marina on the Lake

VtSteve · 08-18-2008, 05:31 AM

I don't know about a partial sinking like the one pictured, but submersion causes a lot of damage. Most boats sunk at the dock are totaled out. The oils and other fluids go all throughout the boat, not to mention the lake. Seats and vinyls are usually ruined, as is carpeting. There's rust and other considerations, not to mention the engine itself. To add insult to injury, there can be rather large EPA and other fines to pay.

Bone up on your insurance policies.

TriDad · 08-18-2008, 09:16 AM

Does anyone know what the EPA fines for a sunken boat might be. My boat went down in the last storm but I had it out within 24 hrs.

Rose · 08-18-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepWater

Proof Positive that Trexler's is THE worst marina on the Lake

Trexler's sold the docks in 1986.

Airwaves · 08-18-2008, 12:00 PM

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Does anyone know what the EPA fines for a sunken boat might be. My boat went down in the last storm but I had it out within 24 hrs.

Winnipesaukee is not considered a federal waterway so wouldn't any fine be imposed by the state rather than the EPA?

Misty Blue · 08-21-2008, 12:17 AM

I have delt with a few of these and the good news is that the mooring cover seems to be a good, tight one and the bow is up.

Jam a couple of garbage bags into the vent holes, put a decent pump into the boat (bottom of the bilge so that it doesn't suck oil) and she'll be afloat in ten minutes. Most of the oil will plate out on the boat's interior.

A competent marina will clean the oil (greased lightning, simple green, etc.) from the interior, drain and clean the fuel tank, and change the oil in the engine three times after short runs. She should be OK. You may have problems with electronics (starter, alternator, etc.) in the future but the boat should be fine.

Get a pro to raise it and a pro to check it out then count your blessings and have some fun.

Misty Blue.

08-18-2008, 09:16 AM	#3
TriDad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 75 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	EPA fines Does anyone know what the EPA fines for a sunken boat might be. My boat went down in the last storm but I had it out within 24 hrs.

08-21-2008, 12:17 AM	#6
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Not as bad as it looks. I have delt with a few of these and the good news is that the mooring cover seems to be a good, tight one and the bow is up. Jam a couple of garbage bags into the vent holes, put a decent pump into the boat (bottom of the bilge so that it doesn't suck oil) and she'll be afloat in ten minutes. Most of the oil will plate out on the boat's interior. A competent marina will clean the oil (greased lightning, simple green, etc.) from the interior, drain and clean the fuel tank, and change the oil in the engine three times after short runs. She should be OK. You may have problems with electronics (starter, alternator, etc.) in the future but the boat should be fine. Get a pro to raise it and a pro to check it out then count your blessings and have some fun. Misty Blue.

08-17-2008, 10:56 PM	#1
DeepWater Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Proof Positive that Trexler's is THE worst marina on the Lake

08-18-2008, 05:31 AM	#2
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	I don't know about a partial sinking like the one pictured, but submersion causes a lot of damage. Most boats sunk at the dock are totaled out. The oils and other fluids go all throughout the boat, not to mention the lake. Seats and vinyls are usually ruined, as is carpeting. There's rust and other considerations, not to mention the engine itself. To add insult to injury, there can be rather large EPA and other fines to pay. Bone up on your insurance policies.