The availability of cover, services, and benefits will vary with each of the different boat insurance companies. And its often advantageous to stick with a specialized marine insurance provider (BoatUS) than to rely on general insurance companies that dabble in a multitude of insurance classes....continue

A lot of the lenders offer a free tool known as a 'Boat loan calculator' to calculate the cost of a loan. Its just a matter of advising the preferred loan amount, the repayment period, and interest rate. Once that data is entered the service is able to offer an indication of the loan details...continue

The careless approach to people using personal watercrafts, such as the jet ski, often leads to accidents that involve reckless operation, inadequate drivers, or failure to pay attention to what's going on. Incidents that involve a jet ski or open-cockpit boat (jet boat or water-ski boat) are common...continue

In order to arrange boat insurance online its often a simple case of completing an application form - often taking 10 minutes or less. Once finished an instant quotation is provided to suit the boat type and circumstance or in the event that non-standard cover is requested it might take...continue

Insurance that falls within the charter boat insurance category includes - Dive Boats, Sportfishing Boats, Whale Watching Vessels, Bareboat Charter, Charter Sailing & Motor-driven Yachts, Fishing Guides, and Sight Seeing...continue

Dependent on the age of the vessel it might be a requirement of the loan company that an independent survey report is carried out. One lender might request a boat survey on a vessel that's just 5 or more years old. While the next lender might have more relaxed rules and ask for a survey...continue

If a tournament fishing is on the agenda, its again a good idea to check on the extent of coverage. Some insurers provide a extension for amateur or local competitions, but a basic plan often excludes coverage for a pro fisherman. A further feature is reimbursement in fees should a tournament...continue

Info to acknowledge when reviewing a quote includes lay-up dates, are mast, spars, and sails covered, and if so, is it full protection or restricted to 2/3 of the overall value. Are the cruising limits adequate for the intended trips, and who is permitted to helm the vessel...continue