Best Yachts at the Miami Yacht Show 2020
You can count on February’s Miami Yacht Show to introduce the best yachts of the season. Our yacht insurance specialists agree that this year did not disappoint. It was also one of our last chances to see new yachts this season. Let’s review some of the highlights. The possibilities included yachts, superyachts, and of course, […]
Pricing Your Yacht to Sell
Occasionally our yacht insurance specialists are asked about pricing a yacht to sell. Selecting a competitive, fair price can be challenging. Here are some things to consider when pricing your yacht: Sell yourself or list with a broker? There are brokers and boat appraisers who specialize in yachts, and sometimes it’s better to employ professionals […]
Inheriting a Yacht
You’ve inherited a yacht. It sounds exciting – travel, luxury, adventure – but there are practical considerations to weigh, like costs, yacht insurance, and maintenance. Now what? 1. Get a survey. Before you start making plans of any sort, you need to figure out what you have inherited. Is it seaworthy, in need of maintenance, or […]
Yacht Purchase Mistakes
We get to know our yacht insurance clients well, and we’re all boating enthusiasts, so it’s not surprising that people confide in us. If our yacht insurance specialists were to play a game of Family Feud, and the topic was the top things people say about their mistakes purchasing a yacht, one phrase would be […]
Yacht Island Hopping
Florida’s Best Kept Secrets As you prepare for summer boating in Florida, don’t forget to review your yacht insurance and make plans to explore a few new locations. Here are some of our favorites. A little planning will allow you to enjoy them, confident that you have the proper yacht insurance coverage. Our top three […]
Yacht Crew Insurance Basics
Recruiting and retaining an exceptional crew is essential to many yacht owners, but don’t forget to have additional liability insurance coverage for your staff. There are so many options for additional yacht insurance available that it can be hard to know what is essential. What you need, what would be nice, and what is less […]