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12 Jun 21

THINKING ABOUT A BOAT PURCHASE?

Considering a Boat Purchase? In the Winter seemingly, Selection is high. Prices are low. Here’s some sage advice if you want to buy a boat. Consider a discontinued model as it may not be all that different than a just-built current model. It costs a lot to redesign boats and…
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12 Jun 21

SO YOU FANCY YOURSELF A SAILOR?

So You Have A Boat Now, have taken a few classes, and you think you know everything. You feel good about yourself and think you are a “Salty” Think again, Here are some characteristics of what true boys(and gals), of the sea say makes them seasoned sailors A sailor… Knows…
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12 Jun 21

DON’T IGNORE THE EXTENSION CHORD

SAFETY TIP: BEWARE OF THE Extension-Cord Danger As you work on your supplies for the next boating season, pay some attention to the oft ignored, but always needed Extension Cord. You might scoff at the notion of an instruction manual for an extension cord. There aren’t a lot of moving…
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12 Jun 21

SOME FAQ’S ANSWERED FOR 2021

DON’T BE UNDERWATER WITH YOUR INSURANCE What should I look for in a yacht policy? There are two main section s of a yacht policy. Hull insurance is all risk direct damage coverage that creates a very broad insuring agreement. It will include agreed amount hull coverage, meaning all parties…
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12 Jun 21

2021 BOAT INSURANCE EXPECTATIONS

Insurance buyers should be ready for change. Most markets have adopted cyber exclusions on marine policies. The impact of COVID-19 and the economic slowdown are still TBD.(Uncertain markets lead to price fluctuation.) Analytics are playing an important role in setting terms, conditions and pricing in this changing environment. Useful tools…
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