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Boat (marine) insurance

No matter what type of boat or personal watercraft (i.e., a Jet Ski®) you own, talk with your insurance agent to make sure you have the right amount of coverage.

Small boats

Under a typical homeowner policy you might have coverage for $1,500 or less in physical damage to a small boat.

But homeowner coverage for your liability risk — such as running into someone else's boat — is generally limited to the boat size and the motor's horsepower.

Larger boats

Bigger boats are likely excluded from your homeowner policy for both property and liability coverage. You'll need to buy a separate boat insurance policy.

Personal watercraft

Jet Skis® and other personal watercraft will also likely require a separate boat insurance policy. You might be able to buy this policy from your homeowner insurer or you may want to use an insurer that specializes in boat insurance.

Coverage questions to ask your insurance agent

Your lender and insurance

If you're financing your boat or watercraft, your bank will likely require you to have enough insurance coverage to protect it in the unlikely event a loss occurs. If you don't have coverage, the bank may obtain force-placed insurance, which is more expensive than buying coverage on your own.

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