Boaters need the right boat insurance to protect their investment rom becoming a money drain if anything should go wrong on the water As we previously touched on in Five Ideas For Smart Boaters, getting insurance is necessary for responsible boating. Boat insurance might seem inessential, especially when wide open waters, free of pedestrians or...
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So You Want to Buy a Used Sailboat: Buying the Boat
The final steps buying a used sailboat – from making an offer to boat financing and getting boat insurance (buying a used sailboat 3 part series) Congratulations… you have found the used sailboat you want to buy! It can be fun and exciting to research, visit, and test drive boats. Now that you have settled...
More Than 63,000 Boats Damaged or Destroyed by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Boat US reports on thousands of recreational boats badly damaged or completely destroyed by 2017 Hurricane Harvey and Irma in the U.S. [VIDEO with PHOTOS] The hurricane season in the U.S. and Caribbean islands was particularly bad for both residents and boaters during the 2017 hurricane season. While some areas got “lucky” (like parts of...
Injured in a Boating Accident? What To Know About Proving Fault
A guide to a boater’s personal injury case – types of boat accidents, common causes and who at fault – when injured in a boating accident When it comes to personal injury cases, you likely hear about car accidents. But as an avid boater, it might be your water vessel that you are more worried...
Free How to Winterize a Boat Guide
Compete boat winterizing guide by BoatUS helps boaters properly protect boats during the winter freeze (PDF download & VIDEOS) If you boat in a area that goes below the freezing point during the winter (which includes most boating locations outside of Florida) then you need to take winterizing seriously. As fall gets underway, better get...