Homeowners Insurance for Your Boat
One thing our boat insurance company professionals want you to know is that homeowners insurance is not a substitute for boat insurance. Some homeowner insurance plans will include selective coverage for boats, but what that coverage entails is variable. If your homeowner’s policy provides coverage for your boat, familiarize yourself with what the parameters for […]
Camping on Your Boat
Your overnight camping options increase when you have a boat. There are countless destinations along the coast and on inland lakes and rivers where you can embark on a camping adventure sure to create incredible memories, but what do you bring? Having your boat or yacht as basecamp may give you the feeling of unlimited […]
Bracing for Hurricane Irma
‘Brace for Hurricane Irma’ is the phrase repeated on the news today. This powerful category five hurricane is expected to impact Florida and Georgia. According to CNN, Irma will join the ranks of only three other category five hurricanes to hit the U.S.; the 1935 “Labor Day” hurricane, 1969 Camille and 1992 Andrew. Irma poses a […]
Hurricane Irma and your vessel
Currently, Hurricane Irma is on a path that may include vessels mooring in Florida. If you are mooring a boat in the region that may be impacted please take all necessary steps to mitigate possible damage to your property. Your policy may include Hurricane haul-out or similarly named coverage that applies a level of reimbursement […]
Yacht Insurance Coverage Issues
Unfortunately, if you don’t review your yacht insurance carefully, you could end up with coverage issues. When you’re a recreational boater, you expect your yacht insurance will be enough to make repairs or replace your marine investment if the worst happens. Here are some typical yacht insurance coverage issues that our insurance specialists can help […]
Running Aground
Running aground can happen to the most experienced of boaters, so anyone heading out on the water should be prepared (not just with boat insurance, but knowledge of what to do). Even if you are careful, always use local charts, and do your best to stay off shoals or rocks you still might run aground. […]
Boating Accidents – Common Causes
One thing we become familiar with in the boat insurance industry is statistics. There are known factors that increase your risk of a boating accident (and consequently needing to make a boat insurance claim). If we were going to do a Family Feud inspired game listing the most common causes of boating accidents in the […]
How to Properly Moor Your Boat
Boaters often choose to moor their boat long-term as a more economical alternative to docking, but there are risks to consider (especially if you want to avoid a boat insurance claim). We focus a lot on boat safety when you’re out on the water, but it’s not just when your boat is in motion that […]
Boating Destinations – Off the Grid
When you crave time away – really away – from work and the demands of life, our yacht insurance specialists are happy to share how they unplug from the daily grind. The best thing about boating is that you can get to places that are completely off the grid. You can honestly tell your employer […]
Boat Shopping Tips
Shopping for a boat is exciting and scary all at the same time, particularly if you’re new to the boating community. As boating enthusiasts, we understand your dilemma. Here are some tips to help you with your boat shopping: Brainstorm: You’ve been dreaming about buying a boat and probably have some ideas in mind of […]