Hi all, I just bought a 36 mkI in Florida and was surprised to find my insurer does not provide coverage for vessels over 35' in certain states, Florida included, and that others will not insure for me if I don't have a residence in Florida. Does anyone here have any recommendations for carriers that will insure a 36' for a non-resident?
Thanks!
David
Insurance carrier in Florida for non-resident
Sat, 02/06/2021 - 08:02
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Insurance carrier in Florida for non-resident
Congrats on your new-to-you boat, and welcome to the forums.
I have no specific answers to your questions (not in Florida).
For what its worth, we formerly used Markel, and now use Geico, which we got via Boat-US https://boatus.com, which has an insurance program for members. Have you tried them?
Matthew Chachère
s/v ¡Que Chévere!
(Formerly 1985 C36 MKI #466 tall rig fin keel M25)
2006 Catalina Morgan 440 #30.
Homeported in eastern Long Island, NY
I'll try them...apparently the weekend is not a good time to get coverage. Thanks for the info!
David; Congrats on the new boat and welcome aboard ! Check out this recent forum; https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f128/insurers-for-an-older-boat-245...
Bill Dolan 1990 Catalina C-36 MKI - Hull #1041 'Williwaw'
Std. Rig, Walk Through, Wing Keel
M35, Oberdorfer Conversion,
Home Waters; Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands of Florida
'You are never out of work if you own a boat'
Thanks so much Catboat! I have renewed hope :)
While I did find a solution at roughly $1000/year I wonder why I seemed to have such a problem, at first, while so many have been able to get even just liability (I'm told that no longer a stand alone option). I'll do some more searching... I have one vehicle with Geico already, so maybe I'll go with them.
What a jungle!
Thanks again.
I have my boat (31 yrs old) insured with Liberty Mutual as well as HOI and Autos and I believe it is about $650 annually
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
David-A,
Sent you a personal message here on the board.
Bill
Bill Dolan 1990 Catalina C-36 MKI - Hull #1041 'Williwaw'
Std. Rig, Walk Through, Wing Keel
M35, Oberdorfer Conversion,
Home Waters; Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands of Florida
'You are never out of work if you own a boat'