Insurance

[Banks10]

Okay, what do I need to know about insurance and boat restoration. I know this depends on what type of boat, but I'm looking to restore a 15-20' runabout. Since I have zero boating experience, what is an annual cost for insurance?

[oops!]

i am canadian....our laws are different.

it is my understanding that if you restore a boat.....it is insured the exact same way as a second hand boat.

if you restore a boat and try to re register it as a new boat.....a hull inspection is required....new regie numbers are given and it is insured as a new boat after an appraisal....

this is just hearsay as i am not in the us.

[oops!]

and welcome to i boats!

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[erikgreen]

Most of the times I've dealt with this in the US, insurance companies don't care if the boat is new, used, or rebuilt. All they care about is that you have a good credit history, your boat is legally equipped, and they usually require an inspection for insurance above basic liability.

So for my 1961, if I restore it, I'd just have to pay for an inspection and submit the results.

Erik

[4runneradam]

I inquired about insurance through Progressive, and its pretty cheap. I forget the number, but a lot less than my auto policy. I'm going to get insured once my boat is back on the water.

[chrishayes]

My neighbor and I had this conversation. He has basic liability which also covers his boat for things like a motor that falls off after hitting a tree stump...etc. And he pays 200 a year. I will certainly be using his guy if my multi policy doesnt do boats. I have Am Fam.

[koberlee]

I have my boat insured through State Farm as well as my house and autos.
When I put the insurance on the boat they let me pick the value to insure the boat for and didn't even request an inspection. I had them come over and snap a few pictures because it is an older boat in great shape so no one questions a claim some day.
I think I pay less than 300 for the whole year with a 250 deductable.

[rucaradio]

I'll be getting a policy on mine when it gets back in the water.. if, for nothing else, to cover any medical expenses for my passengers or any other passengers that might be injured in another vessel. In this day and age of sue happiness it is a MUST to have as many "liabilities" covered as possible.

While I'm still working on my restore my agent told me it's covered against theft or damage under my homeowners.

.....and there's been a couple days I was praying a tree would fall on her! lol

[wca_tim]

i have liability with state farm along with home and auto. I think it is 44 a year. we take a log of kids and friends boarding and sking, etc... from time to time. Oh, and I was honest about the stroked small block in a boat rated for a v-6.... Basic liability is a must, but in my experience unless you have a LOT invested it'll cost more in the long run if you turn in a claim for much anyhow...

[danond]

180/year with a $250 deductible for full coverage through HUB insurance, but the boat is just a rider on my homeowners insurance, so I'm sure that makes a difference.