If anyone is interested, the finalists I looked into were Traveler's, Safeco, and Ace. (Ace was suggested by the Anchor Marine brokers.) I also passively looked at Progressive because USAA covers boats through them, but didn't really consider, since fees are higher even with the discounts and...
I just found out that BoatUS, the boating insurance I have, was sold to Geico. I am now looking for a new insurance provider immediately. Recommend whomever you like, or even warn against certain groups, but these are the things I would like to see in my new carrier:
1) diminishing deductibles...
Last year two of the blades on my boat's prop got a bit chewed up by some rocks. While it still works I was planning on replacing the prop to get better thrust and fuel efficiency. The prop I have is OEM and I decided to stick with the cheaper, coated aluminum models to replace it.
Current...
I'm planning on getting a mooring cover from Westland for my 21' Chaparral bowrider. I'd like a cover that gives me a little bit of excess material than I need to play with. I'll also be placing a standard support underneath which I figure may require a bit more material. That said I was looking...
I left out some details when I retyped this thread because I wasn't logged in. For new readers to this thread, I'm trying to remember all the stuff that was cut out when I had to relog into the forum. This is to tow my 21" Chaparral H2O. The boat will be launched and used in freshwater...
After much deliberation and great advice from this forum as well as others, we've decided this is the boat we're going to go for (Cobalt's promo was tempting, but the rule of faster servicing and repair if you bought your boat from your local dealer/servicer was the deciding factor).
The dealer...
My family and I are looking to buy a bowrider in the next year, but as we have never owned a boat before we are trying to get as much information as possible from seasoned boaters. I'd like to hear from as many people as possible so I can weigh the arguments and better educate myself.
The specs...