{"id":4553,"date":"2017-07-25T09:59:03","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T16:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/?p=4553"},"modified":"2022-12-24T00:06:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-24T00:06:34","slug":"boat-insurance-what-does-it-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/boat-insurance-what-does-it-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"Boat Insurance: What Does It Cover?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You just got the new boat into the water and are ready to explore. Taking a boating trip is a grand experience, but there are a lot of possible hazards out there that can ruin your fun. That\u2019s why if you have acquired a vessel, you should invest in a quality boat insurance policy.<\/p>\n

It may not occur to you to get watercraft insurance, but people have been insuring their boats since Ancient Greece. It is definitely helpful in case you collide with another boat or dock and it causes damage or injury. So what kind of protections and coverage are offered when you buy boat insurance?<\/p>\n

Liability Coverage<\/h2>\n

The vast majority of watercraft insurance plans include liability coverage, meaning that the policy will protect you if you are responsible for a boat accident that caused damage to someone\u2019s property or caused physical injury to another person. Not only do liability plans cover collisions made by your boat, but also cover damage done from situations caused by your vessel such as large wakes. Many boat liability plans can also cover legal fees and court costs in the event of a lawsuit.<\/p>\n

Property\/Vessel Damage Coverage<\/h2>\n

If the hull of your boat or any of its machinery is damaged in a collision, your watercraft insurance will help compensate you for repairs. One of the pluses is that your boat insurance will cover for damages for collisions at occur on water or on land. However, the types of coverage can vary from insurer to insurer, but most boat insurance plans cover damage done to:<\/p>\n