insurance

[gjb]

Just a thought doe's a boat have to be insured or not is it a legal requirement or not

 

graham

[Rob]

I don't think it does. But if you want to keep your house, only an idiot wouldn't insure and then hurt someone!

 

I hope your boat hasn't been damaged by another craft!

 

Rob

[gjb]

No i am up together with mine i just did not know for sure

 

graham

[Maverick Martin]

I think you will find it is a requirement to have 3rd party insurance to use a boat in Poole harbour and probably all other Harbours.  Some slipways require sight of insurance cover but I don't believe any in Poole ask for proof of cover.

[Duncan F (bathclaret)]

Certainly the Council-run slips out West require proof of 3rd party liability cover as a condition of use. Their reasoning is if you caused injury and weren't insured, liability for damages may quickly move back up the food chain to the Local Authority.

[alun j.]

Ditto at Christchurch.....you have to send proof of 3rd party liability insurance when applying for the Mudeford season ticket....but if you pay on the day launch, they never ask !

[ChrisE]

In Keyhaven, we have to show proof every year of 3rd party insurance for £3m to keep the boat on a swinging mooring.  The reasoning is that if someone, rather than something, gets damaged a claim of £1m+ is not unusual.

[Brian]

Rockley Boat Park ask for a photocopy of the certificate.

After having my engine stolen in January, I'm very glad I'm insured.

[Mike Fox]

Most marinas insist on £1M or more cover. You don't have to hit too many Sunseekers whilst "parking" to tot up a quick bill !

[gjb]

maybe this should be a public thing to show what is required for boating 

 

graham

[Maverick Martin]

maybe this should be a public thing to show what is required for boating 

 

graham

Done

[gjb]

Thanks Martin

 

graham