When we went to the Dark Side my 40 to 49’ was not questioned. But reading on
Trawler Forum, the 10’ increments are a thing.
From: Dennis C. via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2023 7:49 PM
To: Stus-List
Cc: Dennis C.
Subject: Stus-List Re: Insurance for larger boat - 15 foot increase
I had unexpected challenges insuring my new boat, and in the end was finally able to overpay for minimal coverage. Through the process I spoke with several brokers and got a sense of the climate. Each carrier has its own quirks, rules and inclinations but overall I was left with the impression
I'm not overly surprised at this. In some ways I support it. I've seen
some obnoxious, if not outright dangerous, situations caused by operators
of larger powerboats. Perhaps handing the keys to a 40+ foot express
cruiser to a newbie isn't exactly a bright idea.
Although I don't hold a master's
eYoung
Subject: Stus-List Re: Insurance for larger boat - 15 foot increase maximum?
When we purchased our 1956 Matthews 42 with twin 454 gas V8 engines we had
difficulty obtaining insurance at any cost. After a haul-out survey, drawn
fasteners, and certifying the survey findings we got
dlow
From: Dennis C. via CnC-List
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2023 4:49 PM
To: Stus-List
Cc: Dennis C.
Subject: Stus-List Re: Insurance for larger boat - 15 foot increase maximum?
Still haven't gotten any more information on this.
Dennis C.
On Sun, Jul 2, 2023 at 2:19 PM Denn
Still haven't gotten any more information on this.
Dennis C.
On Sun, Jul 2, 2023 at 2:19 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List
wrote:
> This is strange. I was chatting with a friend who is looking for a larger
> boat (power). He said a couple of insurance representatives and a
> knowledgeable broker told
I haven’t heard of that, but a friend of mine who bought a slightly used Sabre
48 powerboat could not get insurance unless he has a licensed captain on board
every time he goes out for three years. After three years (even if the boat
sits at the dock the entire time), he will be deemed worthy t
