Boat Insurance

jsa3107 · 07-08-2010, 04:26 AM

Any thoughts on boat insurance
What to buy ?
Where to buy ?
Cost to but ?

Thanks for any help....

Blue Thunder · 07-08-2010, 06:15 AM

Have you tried the "search" function?

Welcome to the forum.

BT

jsa3107 · 07-08-2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Have you tried the "search" function?

Welcome to the forum.

BT

Thanks for the welcome

I was wondering if anyone knew of good rates and what things were a good idea to have
towing,theft ect...

But again thanks it was kind of you to try and help

Slickcraft · 07-08-2010, 06:28 AM

If you own a home and the boat is not too old you can usually add it to your homeowners insurance policy. Our 2006 Whaler is covered that way.
If not, you will need a Yacht Policy. Our 1976 Slickcraft is covered by Acadia Insurance.

ronc4424 · 07-08-2010, 07:16 AM

Like SLICKCRAFT I have my boat with my homeowners. We also pay a greatly reduced rate for layup time ( Nov 1st-May 1st ).

SAMIAM · 07-08-2010, 08:24 AM

I like BoatUS.......they have towing as well as many other services......go on line and compare prices with your local agent.

ishoot308 · 07-08-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsa3107

Any thoughts on boat insurance
What to buy ?
Where to buy ?
Cost to but ?

Thanks for any help....

I have four boats... all with Progressive.

Dan

Blue Thunder · 07-08-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsa3107

Thanks for the welcome

I was wondering if anyone knew of good rates and what things were a good idea to have
towing,theft ect...

But again thanks it was kind of you to try and help

My point was that this issue was discussed just a few weeks ago.

http://winnipesaukee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9894

If you use the search function on this site you will find it, that's all. Just trying to offer some advice to a "newbie".

BT

VtSteve · 07-08-2010, 02:33 PM

Generally speaking, unless it's a small boat with limited power, or a smaller sailboat, homeowners policies are pretty restrictive on boats re:liability and property protection. I think most default to $1,500 or so on property. There are many, many insurers out there that offer policies specifically tailored to boats.

bigdog · 07-08-2010, 10:15 PM

BoatUS Here ! Been with them for years. Have shopped around, but found them to be best. They also offer a host of other services, Towing, Trailer Assist to name a few.

Always been the lowest, and provided stellar Customer Service.....

BD

07-08-2010, 04:26 AM	#1
jsa3107 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boat Insurance Any thoughts on boat insurance What to buy ? Where to buy ? Cost to but ? Thanks for any help....

07-08-2010, 06:15 AM	#2
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 935 Thanks: 247 Thanked 323 Times in 148 Posts	Have you tried the "search" function? Welcome to the forum. BT __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come"

07-08-2010, 10:15 PM	#10
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,411 Thanks: 308 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Boat Insurance BoatUS Here ! Been with them for years. Have shopped around, but found them to be best. They also offer a host of other services, Towing, Trailer Assist to name a few. Always been the lowest, and provided stellar Customer Service..... BD

07-08-2010, 06:28 AM	#4
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,218 Thanks: 1,173 Thanked 2,002 Times in 915 Posts	If you own a home and the boat is not too old you can usually add it to your homeowners insurance policy. Our 2006 Whaler is covered that way. If not, you will need a Yacht Policy. Our 1976 Slickcraft is covered by Acadia Insurance.

07-08-2010, 07:16 AM	#5
ronc4424 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Danvers,Ma & Ashland,Nh Posts: 71 Thanks: 151 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Like SLICKCRAFT I have my boat with my homeowners. We also pay a greatly reduced rate for layup time ( Nov 1st-May 1st ).

07-08-2010, 08:24 AM	#6
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	I like BoatUS.......they have towing as well as many other services......go on line and compare prices with your local agent.

07-08-2010, 02:33 PM	#9
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	Generally speaking, unless it's a small boat with limited power, or a smaller sailboat, homeowners policies are pretty restrictive on boats re:liability and property protection. I think most default to $1,500 or so on property. There are many, many insurers out there that offer policies specifically tailored to boats.