Due
to the steady increase of boating accidents in US waters in the
last ten years, many states have been forced to pass legislation
that requires boat owners that have a loan must also purchase
boat insurance.
Your
respected state may or may not require boat insurance, it is important
that you check before buying a boat. Purchasing insurance for
a boat is much like buying car insurance; the driving record can
have an impact on the insurance rates offered by your provider,
ask your insurance agent for more details.
There
are some steps that you can take to lower your insurance rate.
Insurance discounts are awarded because the insurance company
sees you as a "better" risk. Not all companies and not
all states offer the same discounts but you should know about: