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What Insurance is Required?

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What Insurance is Required?

Post by Riviera Wish » Sat Jan 27, 2018 9:32 pm

I am relatively new to the boating world. Have just about completed restoration of a 1952 Riviera and I am wondering what insurance is required for the tow vehicle / car (if any in addition to normal policy), trailer, and boat. Ituitively it seems that an insurance company is taking on more risk if a car (or truck) is towing a trailer. Is there an additional cost? How about the trailer, is that insured separately from the car and boat?
Thanks in advance for any insight.

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Re: What Insurance is Required?

Post by Captain Nemo » Sat Jan 27, 2018 10:15 pm

As far as I know, when towing your auto policy covers liability. Your boat policy covers physical loss of the boat and trailer. Depending on how your policy is written. Check w/ your agent.
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Re: What Insurance is Required?

Post by JimF » Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:19 am

If you have Hagerty insurance, the trailer is insured seperately from the boat.
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Re: What Insurance is Required?

Post by mbigpops » Mon Jan 29, 2018 8:27 am

Call you auto insurance company and find out what they cover first.

Mine added my trailer to the policy at no cost.

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Re: What Insurance is Required?

Post by Riviera Wish » Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:13 pm

Thanks everyone. That gives me some initial clarity. I'll find out what my normal auto insurance covers and add on from there.

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Re: What Insurance is Required?

Post by cgernhofer » Thu May 31, 2018 8:11 am

Yes, Captain Nemo is on point with his response! Should you wish to discuss further, please reach out to our marine team at 800-762-2628. Hoping you are allowing Hagerty the privilege of protecting the insurance needs for your classic boat! Thank you.
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