Even if your homeowner’s
or renter’s policy does cover your personal watercraft, it
probably doesn't offer the total coverage you need, especially if
you own any jet driven watercraft (14 feet or less). Most of the
time, physical damage coverage to the craft is not covered. Check
your existing coverages now and see if you are covered for all of
the following circumstances. Most likely you will need additional
coverage to make sure you're completely protected-no matter who
uses your personal watercraft and no matter where you use it. Voyager
Marine’s policies for personal watercrafts include:
- Physical damage due to comprehensive, collision,
fire, or theft losses
- Injury to passengers and others
- Damage to other people’s property
- Physical damage coverage for your trailer and accessories
- Water-ski/towing sports liability coverage
- Multi-unit discounts
Hull Coverage: Agreed Value vs. Actual
Cash Value. Agreed Value is the fair market value that is agreed
upon by you, the insured, and the insurance company. In the event
that you suffer a total loss, the policy pays the value stated on
your policy with no deduction for depreciation. Actual Cash Value
valuation will apply depreciation at the time of loss, often paying
you much less than is shown on the policy.
Protection & Indemnity (P&I) vs. Watercraft
Liability: Protection and Indemnity liability provides
liability coverage for you against injuries to your hired crew,
wreck removal, negligence for an unseaworthy vessel, as well as
bodily injury and property damage coverage. P& I is the broadest
liability coverage available. Limits range from $100,000 to $1 million
or more. Watercraft liability only provides coverage for bodily
injury and property damage.
All Risk vs. Specified Perils: All
risk coverage provides coverage for any loss unless it is specifically
excluded on the policy. Specified Perils Policy provides coverage
for only specific losses listed on the policy.
Navigation Limits: Did you know your
insurance coverage can be void if you have a loss outside of the
stated navigational limits on your policy. Do you have the navigational
limits that you need?
Deductible: Premiums will go up or
down depending upon the amount of your deductible. Higher deductibles
mean lower annual premiums. Lower deductibles may apply to electronics,
personal property, and tenders.
Lay-Up Periods: Premiums can also
be reduced if your policy includes a lay-up period. Lay-up period
is a time period when the boat will not be used. Longer lay-up periods
will result in lower annual premiums.
Other Coverages: In a yacht policy
include medical payments, personal effects, uninsured boater, and
towing. Credits can also be given for completion of boating safety
courses and for having safety equipment onboard your vessel.
Voyager Marine will be happy to discuss any questions
you may have about your policy and make sure you are adequately
covered.
Voyager is licensed in all states except
AK, HI, ID, SD, WY
CA Lic. #OB99487
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