Boat Insurance

Whether you spend weekends on the lake, enjoy coastal cruising, or own a personal watercraft, boat insurance can help protect you from the financial impact of accidents, damage, theft, and liability claims. Understanding your coverage options can help you make informed decisions before heading out on the water.

About Boat Insurance

Boat insurance is designed to help cover costs associated with accidents, vessel damage, theft, injuries, and other unexpected events that can occur on the water. While boat insurance may not be legally required in every situation, many marinas, lenders, and storage facilities may require proof of coverage.

The right policy can help protect your boat, passengers, equipment, and finances while providing support when accidents or losses occur.

What Boat Insurance Typically Covers?

  • Damage to your boat from a covered accident
  • Injuries to passengers or other boaters
  • Damage to another person’s property or vessel
  • Theft of your boat or covered equipment
  • Vandalism and certain weather-related losses
  • Legal expenses related to covered liability claims
  • Fuel spill and environmental liability coverage (when included)
  • Optional coverage for personal belongings and boating equipment

Common Boat Insurance Coverage Options

  • Liability Coverage – Helps cover injuries or property damage you cause to others while operating your boat.
  • Physical Damage Coverage – Helps pay for repairs or replacement if your boat is damaged in a covered event.
  • Comprehensive Coverage – Protects against theft, vandalism, fire, and other non-collision losses.
  • Medical Payments Coverage – Helps cover medical expenses for you and your passengers after a covered accident.
  • Uninsured/Underinsured Boater Coverage – Provides protection if you’re involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured boater.
  • Personal Effects Coverage – Helps protect fishing gear, life jackets, electronics, and other belongings on board.
  • Emergency Assistance Coverage – May help with towing, fuel delivery, and other on-water emergencies.

Who Can Get Boat Insurance?

Boat insurance is available to many types of boat owners and watercraft operators.

You may be eligible for coverage if you own:

  • A fishing boat
  • A pontoon boat
  • A sailboat
  • A powerboat
  • A yacht
  • A personal watercraft such as a jet ski
  • A recreational boat used on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters

Information You May Need When Applying

We’ll ask you for:

  • Boat year, make, and model
  • Hull Identification Number (HIN)
  • Boat length and engine information
  • Ownership details
  • Storage location information
  • Current or previous insurance information, if applicable

Popular Boat Insurance Questions

The cost of boat insurance can depend on several factors, including:

  • Boat type and value
  • Age and condition of the vessel
  • Location and navigational area
  • Boating experience
  • Coverage selections
  • Claims history

Many boat owners maintain coverage throughout the year, including while the boat is in storage. Coverage needs may vary depending on how and where the boat is stored.

Yes. Multiple boats or watercrafts can be covered under the same policy, depending on eligibility requirements.

It’s a good idea to review your coverage annually or whenever you purchase a new boat, add equipment, change storage locations, or experience other major life changes.

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