Sunreef Yachts springs to action between the 5th and 13th of December, 2009 at Nautic de Paris. The “custom made” catamarans completely redefine the meaning of luxury. All the yachts flaunt dimensions between 60 and 150 feet of length and above! These sea stealers are engineered and planned to the smallest detail. They are further customized for comfort and style.
The best part of any deal involving Sunreef Yachts is the safety factor they epitomize. The yachts are meant for the... Read Full Story
With the vast number of yacht insurance and boat insurance providers out there, choosing a policy that best suit your needs can be a discouraging view. Here are some pointers you may consider in choosing your yacht insurance or boat insurance policy:
Financial Stability always make sure that the yacht insurance or boat insurance company you are signing up with is financially stable. The financial stability of that yacht insurance or boat insurance provider speaks much on the security of... Read Full Story
As with car insurance, policies come with an excess to discourage small claims and for boat insurance, this is usually quite a large sum of money, as the intention of the insurance is to cover you against substantial losses instead of just scratches and dents. There is little difference between the two types of policy except the amount of cover provided with boat insurance is considerably larger.
Almost all states make the standard boat insurance a requirement so it is important to abide... Read Full Story
Are you considering buying a sailboat or other type of water vessel? If so, then purchasing marine insurance is just part of the cost of boat ownership. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about buying boat insurance.
IS BOAT INSURANCE EXPENSIVE?
There are many factors that determine the rate of the insurance premium for marine insurance. These factors can include the type and length of boat, the value of the boat, the type of boat engine, the body of water you’re... Read Full Story
The Right Commercial Boat Insurance Policy Will Give You Maximum Protection
Engaging in commercial activities with your boat as the vehicle can and will certainly help you earn a lot of money but at the same time it makes you LIABLE to having to pay costly penalties should some misfortune befall your boat or its passengers. There are so many different possibilities for things to go wrong on the water that it boggles the imagination as to what the consequences for you could end up being. It... Read Full Story
Determining the exact used boat prices can be cumbersome and result in losses if not done systematically. There are lots of people who sell their boats at the much lower price to a buyer because they are ignorant of the actual resale value of the old vessel. On the other hand, there are many buyers who end up paying a much higher price for a second hand craft for exactly the same reason. Therefore, having knowledge about the current trends is important to avoid such minor mistakes in the... Read Full Story
When buying online boat insurance one should get proper coverage for man-made catastrophes, burglaries, or natural disasters. By taking advantage of certain offers, one should be able to obtain a discount on online boat insurance rates.
A marine insurance expert may be able to bargain for lower premiums. Depending on lesser loss ratios, one can shun payment of insurance deductibles and depreciation allowances sustained by losses, and an individual can play a role in minimizing the damages... Read Full Story
One of the greatest pleasures that a man can have is owning his own boat. It goes back to the days of adventure on the high seas when a man was absolute monarch of his realm as a captain of his ship.
Today there are very few places that the average man can be master and commander of his own destiny. But owning a boat is not without risk or expense. At one time cannons and carronades protected the owner and captain from loss today it is boat insurance that protects a man from loss.
It... Read Full Story
Many boaters cover their boat insurance needs by declaring the boat on their homeowner’s insurance policy. This may or may not be a good idea!
Having your boat under the ‘Umbrella’ coverage’s of your homeowner’s policy tends to provide you the security and safety of a large liability policy normally associated with a homeowner’s policy. It affords you a degree of ‘Cross Risk Insurance’ where the risks associated with the boat are so different than other, homeowner’s risks that the... Read Full Story
Schöpfer Yachts is a busy firm. First, they brought out the Oculus 250-foot super yacht and had the world drop its jaw. And now they have unveiled a gorgeous new second design by the name of Infintas. Presented as their flagship design, this 300-foot vessel is the baby of designer E. Kevin Schopfer along with Sparkman Stephens of Naval Architects.
Rumor has it that the Oculus drew it’s inspiration from an oceanic fish, on the other hand, the Infintas is influenced the symbol of infinity... Read Full Story
