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The right insurance for your boat with Compareboatinsurance.co.uk

by CompareBoatInsurance.co.uk 16 Jun 09:00 BST
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Summer is finally here and boat owners are putting the finishing touches to their boats ready for the season ahead.

Whether it's fine tuning your dinghy, servicing the engine on your motorboat or getting your yacht back in the water after a winter of overhauling and maintenance, looking after your boat is the key to enjoying being on the water safely and confidently. One vital part of the job list is finding the right insurance for your boat.

With so many insurance companies offering marine insurance, it's essential to find a quote designed around you, your boat and your crew, how you use your boat, where you use it, and what you use it for. You might race weekly with your local club, enjoy cruising on or off-shore, or have a long passage planned.

All these variables mean it's important to use a specialist when it comes to insuring your boat. compare-boat-insurance.co.uk are a leading comparison site designed with boat owners in mind.

Boat insurance policies vary, and certain areas are excluded from standard policies, such as damage caused by wear and tear, corrosion osmosis, and machinery breakdown. Boat insurance cost is affected by factors such as racing, mooring in marinas, changing mooring locations, and the boat insurance excess. Finding the right policy for your needs can be challenging.

Insurance designed for boats

It's vital to find insurance that's designed purely for boats. compare-boat-insurance.co.uk can provide quotes for most vessels over 2.4 metres, including yachts, motorboats, narrowboats, and rowing skulls, not to mention those on board.

All policies cover third-party liability claims and may include additional cover such as fire, theft, accidental damage, personal accident, incidents that occur while the boat is in transit by road, and damage to engines.

compare-boat-insurance.co.uk's online quotation system gives you instant access to quotes from a panel of top UK boat insurers.

It's easy to find the right blend of price and features on their user-friendly site, and their specialist team known for their excellent customer service will work with you to create the right policy for you, your boat and your crew in minutes, so you're ready to enjoy the season ahead.

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