Try Boat/US.

They have three levels of insurance, the difference being in how extras are covered, and
whether depreciation is computed. So if you get the cheap version, don't complain when
they tell you your dinghy outboard was depreciated below the deductible level. They are
very good in disaster situations - my cousins had their boat helicopter'd out of a swamp
the day after Hurricane Bob.



"Rick Thompson" wrote in message
...
I'm thinking of buying my first boat and I'm interested in a 36' Hunter. I
asked for a quote from United Marine Underwriters, but I was declined due to
the size of the boat and no previous boat ownership experience.

Does anyone know of an insurance company that will help 1st time big boat
owners?

Rick

Thanks for the reply. At this point I'd just like to be able to get basic
insurance so I can buy a boat. I've taken classes (I have my ASA Basic
Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Chartering certification) and I have sailed
big boats with captains several times.

I am familiar with biger boats, but obviously not having owned one I need
more experience. I like the bigger boats, I'd hate to have to buy a smaller
boat just to get experience "Owning a boat".

Thanks again for your reply,

Rick

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
news
Try Boat/US.

They have three levels of insurance, the difference being in how extras
are covered, and
whether depreciation is computed. So if you get the cheap version, don't
complain when
they tell you your dinghy outboard was depreciated below the deductible
level. They are
very good in disaster situations - my cousins had their boat helicopter'd
out of a swamp
the day after Hurricane Bob.



"Rick Thompson" wrote in message
...
I'm thinking of buying my first boat and I'm interested in a 36' Hunter.
I
asked for a quote from United Marine Underwriters, but I was declined
due to
the size of the boat and no previous boat ownership experience.

Does anyone know of an insurance company that will help 1st time big
boat
owners?

Rick

"Rick Thompson" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply. At this point I'd just like to be able to get basic
insurance so I can buy a boat. I've taken classes (I have my ASA Basic
Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Chartering certification) and I have sailed
big boats with captains several times.

That sounds odd. I thought those were the kind of courses that insurance
companies liked their customers to take. Have you tried another company
yet?

John.

BoatUS gave me a very reasonable quote, I'll be going with them.

Thanks,

Rick

"Ferg" wrote in message
...

"Rick Thompson" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply. At this point I'd just like to be able to get
basic
insurance so I can buy a boat. I've taken classes (I have my ASA Basic
Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Chartering certification) and I have
sailed
big boats with captains several times.

That sounds odd. I thought those were the kind of courses that insurance
companies liked their customers to take. Have you tried another company
yet?

John.