[speeder]

Pay his deductible, period. He took a risk handing over the sled. (I have taken the same risk and understand it, some here do not). You are being a stand-up guy for trying to make it right, you would not believe how many people would just say "sorry" and walk away. What was he thinking when he handed over his high powered snowmobile to you w/o mentioning that the throttle was on the other side?? Schit-for-brains. He's lucky you didn't kill yourself or another person, their heirs would be cleaning out his house, garage and bank account about now. And he sounds like a mooch for trying to profit on the deal. You might want to reconsider his friendship after you settle this, events like this can reveal what people are really about. You sound like a gent, though.