| Owning a boat can prove to be expensive, with | | | | to the boating world, you could consider doing one of |
| maintenance, mooring and registration fees part of the | | | | the many novice courses available as this may reduce |
| ongoing costs for boat owners like you. Then there's | | | | your quote even further. |
| insurance. Unlike with cars, it's not a legal requirement | | | | Now on to the detail. What type of cover will you |
| to be insured but without it you may face a hefty bill | | | | need? There are two main types that are worth |
| for accidents and repairs, not to mention theft. What's | | | | considering: |
| more, without insurance you'll find many marinas will | | | | 1. Hull and Machinery (in the event of total-loss you will |
| turn you away. | | | | receive what the boat is worth) |
| So, where do you start in the potential minefield of | | | | 2. Liability (this will cover injuries to anyone on board |
| boat insurance? My tip would be to make a brief | | | | and at fault property damage) |
| switch from sailing the waters to surfing the internet. | | | | To get more detailed, expert advice, check out |
| Comparing quotes online is a lot easier these days, | | | | specialist companies with a sound reputation, such as |
| with dedicated sites that will do this for you, some | | | | Admiral Boat Insurance. You'll find companies like this |
| even specializing in watercraft. | | | | have a very helpful customer service team on the end |
| Due to the sheer number of companies who currently | | | | of a phone and offer the peace of mind of a trusted |
| provide boat insurance, you'll probably find some fairly | | | | high street brand, along with some very cost effective |
| competitive quotes out there. Plus, if you're brand new | | | | policies to choose from. |