Here are a few important coverages to consider:
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Coverage Types
Emergency Towing
This coverage usually is inexpensive and covers you with any towing company. BoatUS coverage is very good but if they are not available, you should keep a backup coverage.
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Hull Coverage
1. Agreed Value
This is the most desired coverage that is a set amount as stated on the declaration page of your policy. This type of coverage guarantees that if your vessel is a total loss you will be paid the amount listed as hull coverage.
Note: If there is partial loss depreciation it will still be taken by the insurance company. This coverage is usually more expensive than the other types of coverage but is well worth the expense when you have an older vessel in today’s marketplace as it takes the guesswork out of a claim and also any subjective offers to settle the claim.
Personal Effects
Personal Effect is most like the contents coverage you have on your home policy. Keep in mind that everything that came with your boat or is attached permanently to your boat is covered under hull coverage, i.e.: carpet, cabinets, and appliances, etc. Much of what you have on board is also covered by you home insurance through your contents coverage away from home clause. Most policies automatically cover 10% of your contents coverage away from premises. You only need to carry a minimal amount of personal property coverage to cover what is kept on the boat at all times.
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Pollution Liability
In today’s society this coverage is a must. With the EPA and Coast Guard keeping an eye on all waters even a very small spill has the potential to cost the owner of a boat a lot of money. If your vessel should sink, you are responsible for the pollution caused by the release of gas and oil from the engines and tanks. Many of the older policies and policies provided by non-yacht companies do not provide this coverage. Check with your agent.
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Protection And Indemnity (Liability)
This coverage is one of, if not the most important coverage you can have. While a fixed loss, (the loss of your boat) will hurt you, a liability suit can have a permanent impact on your future. Nobody should have less that $1,000,000 coverage, the premiums are low and the coverage is immense. This coverage will provide you legal expense and in the event that you lose, will pay up to the limits of the policy. This is great for peace of mind.
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Uninsured and Underinsured Boater
Same as the coverage on your auto policy. This coverage will kick in if you or your vessel is struck by an uninsured or underinsured boater and you are injured. This coverage only pays for bodily injury, not for repair of your vessel, therefore you must keep hull coverage on you vessel.
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