ive been told by many u have to have insurances on a boat and then some people say its up to u so is it?

Not sure. I fish tournaments and they require it but I would have it anyways, it's really not all that expensive.

It is up to you that said if a person is injured while on your boat you are responsible. A broken leg or arm requiring surgery ER visit can cost upwards of $20,000.00. It's best to be insured not required. Make sure you insure your boat for replacement value which would include motor and trailer. Now here is the thing I personally won't claim anything under $3,500.00 as 2 claims in a 2 year period will result in your policy being canceled. One example would be lower unit damage out of pocket no claim.

Shad, In texas you are not required to carry insurance on your boat by the state. That being said if their is a lien on your boat or a note that you pay monthly the lender will require that you carry full coverage on the boat in the case of a loss. I would look into it if I was you though it is not that expensive and if you insure it where you insure your autos and home it may come in at pretty much free with the discounts that you will recieve on the other policy's

If you need any help with this or have questions you can hit me up.

Josh

not sure where militarybrat got info,,but its not true on most insurance,,I have farm bureau and had lower unit replaced and had a claim for theft and someone hit my trailor at ramp and took off,,3 claims in 9 months,,not even a raise in rates.

Every insurance company has diffrent "feelings" regarding how many times you claim during a policy period. The poster that mentioned 2 claims in 2 years would get you dropped: this could be true with his policy. Sounds like Farm B has a lower adversion to claims. I am in the insurance industry and I deal with many insurance companies. You can normally ask the agent or broker about the insurance company's claim guidlines before you buy a policy. In regards to the OP, a boat policy is normally very cheap in comparison to auto. I would advise 300k in all of your liability limits. In thinking about "full coverage", choose a deduct that you can live with. Make sure u know what the internal limit is for unattached equip.

another bit of info some may not know,,,,you can tie your homeowners liability to your boat,,cost me 25.00 a year to do this, which gives me 500.000 liability,,just paid my boat prem. yesterday...one year,,,245.00 covers boat for 6000.00 (99 ranger 518) 8,000 on motor (99 opti 200) 1500 on trailer,,,plus the 500,000 liability...2 trucks,,two cars and house with farm bureau and boat,,,,and its 1300.00 a year less than I was paying with state farm, after being with sf for over 20 years. never had a problem with claims at state farm,,but after 20+ years 1300.00 a year was too much.

AAIAftworth.com has germania, they will blow the doors off farm bureau!

just got quote from germania,,(was curious) they were 600.00 a year more than farm bureau...so my doors are still on...sorry but you were WRONG!

Farm Bureau Rocks!!

Give me a call our boat insurance is hard to beat

You can't register your boat or trailer without evidence of insurance.

did you find some?

Just registered my boat and motor at TP&W and they didnt ask for insurance

I registered my boat and trailer without insurance. After it was registered, I got liability coverage on the boat. I would hate for someone to get hurt on the boat and have to sue me to cover their bills.