[C320-list] Boat insurance question

[clburti at gmail.com]

Boat US pays hassle free and fast for named storm haul out (common occurrence here in NC and no issue for all year slip storage. Deductible reduced by 20% for each claim free year.

Thanks,
Chris Burti
Farmville, NC

From: Jerry's Iphone
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 7:13 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boat insurance question

I have been insured by ACE Marine Insurance since buying our 320. I have not shopped it for a couple of years but have been delighted with the coverage and service. Unlike some plans, we are covered if we leave the boat in the water during the winter months. They have paid hassle free twice for named storm haul out.  The boat yard we use says others with boat us were having difficulty with haul out coverage for some reason. 
I used to be in insurance and I can tell you it pays to shop around and ask around. 

Jerry Sheets
JellyRoll   #890

> On May 19, 2017, at 9:31 AM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
> 
> Interesting. My policy is up for renewal end of July. If they jack me
> up, I will have to shop around. Thanks for the information!
> 
> I've not been totally happy with their service anyway, after having a
> claim denied last year. They were once considered one of the best, now
> with the move to Geico, they're just another insurer in my eyes.
> 
> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
> 
>> On Fri, May 19, 2017, at 09:09 AM, Onat Dogruer wrote:
>> Hello all,
>> I have been with BoatUS for 8 years for our coverage; never made a claim.
>> This year they are switching me to Geico as well. With our recent move, I
>> had just Chesapeake bay in the previous plan and now being forced to
>> switch back to "Coastal and Inland Waters of the US and Canada" hence
>> increase in premium. I find it very strange for them to force everyone to
>> shift to this as cruising limit. The underwriters I spoke with at BoatUS
>> haven't been very helpful and told me that there is no more just a
>> Chesapeake limited coverage. 
>> 
>> I wanted to get your thoughts and experience if you heard the same.
>> Alternatively, which insurance companies do you use?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> OnatS/V Kittiwake1998, #546
>>