Key Coverage Areas for Motorboat Insurance:
Liability Coverage:
Bodily Injury: Covers medical expenses, lost wages, and legal costs if someone is injured in an accident involving your boat.
Property Damage: Covers damages to another person's property (e.g., another boat, dock) caused by your boat.
Physical Damage Coverage:
Collision: Covers damage to your boat resulting from a collision with another boat or object.
Comprehensive: Covers non-collision-related damages such as theft, vandalism, fire, or weather-related incidents.
Uninsured/Underinsured Boater Coverage:
Protects you if you are involved in an accident with a boater who does not have adequate insurance coverage.
Medical Payments Coverage:
Covers medical expenses for you and your passengers in the event of an accident.
Personal Effects Coverage:
Covers personal items on the boat, such as fishing equipment, electronics, and clothing.
Towing and Assistance Coverage:
Covers the cost of towing your boat if it becomes disabled on the water.
Fuel Spill Liability and Wreckage Removal:
Covers the costs associated with cleaning up a fuel spill and removing wreckage if your boat is involved in an accident.
Agreed Value vs. Actual Cash Value:
Agreed Value Policy: You and your insurer agree on the boat's value at the time the policy is written. In the event of a total loss, you receive the agreed amount.
Actual Cash Value Policy: Pays out based on the boat's market value at the time of the loss, considering depreciation.
Additional Considerations:
Navigation Area Limits: Ensure your policy covers the areas where you plan to use your boat. Some policies have geographical limits.
Lay-Up Periods: If you store your boat for part of the year, check if your policy offers lay-up periods with reduced premiums during off-season storage.
Optional Coverages: Consider additional coverages such as coverage for trailers, fishing gear, or extended cruising areas if you plan to travel far from home.
Contact our office to understand your current coverages.
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