Spring is here, the water is calling, and it's time to get your boat ready. Before you head out, run through this checklist to make sure your season starts on the right foot. Boat Maintenance Whether you wrench on it yourself or hand it off to a pro, make sure these...
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...
If you're missing the waves and have your boat insurance in place, winter boating can be a wonderful escape from the ordinary. It just takes some pre-planning to ensure you stay safe! Here are some winter boating safety tips from our boat insurance professionals:...
Getting out on the water with family and friends should be fun, building happy memories to last a lifetime. Here are some tips from finding boat insurance to filing a boat plan that will help make sure that your time on the water is without worry and leaves you with only good times to remember:
Thinking About Buying a Boat? Here's How to Make the Most of Your Sea Trial If you're seriously considering buying a boat or yacht, a sea trial isn't optional — it's essential. Seeing a vessel at the dock or in a showroom tells you almost nothing about how she...
When a bold thief scaled a marina’s security gate and targeted an 80-foot yacht in San Diego, other quick-thinking yacht owners prevented his escape. In the process, a few suffered injuries, and the yacht’s owner told reporters that the luxury cruiser sustained at least $50,000 in damages. The incident is a perfect example of why you review your yacht insurance coverage carefully for theft and third-party liability.
Securing Your Boat: Your Storm Season Checklist Storm season is a growing concern. Named storms are increasingly forming before the official June 1 start date, and warmer ocean temperatures mean the storms intensify faster. Bottom line: the cost of waiting has risen...
Owning a yacht is one of life's great privileges; it's an investment that pays dividends in experience. But protecting that investment takes more than good seamanship. It takes a disciplined maintenance routine, and regular inspections are at the heart of it. Here's...
Most boat damage isn't the dramatic stuff — no collisions, no capsizing. It's the slow, steady grind of sitting in the water too long. Our insurance specialists hear about it all the time: * Algae growth * Barnacles * Hull blisters * Salt corrosion * Bumping the dock...
