{"id":122,"date":"2018-08-06T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2018-08-02T09:55:08","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T15:55:08","slug":"is-boat-insurance-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swinsurance.com\/blog\/is-boat-insurance-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Boat Insurance Right For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our friends in Austin, TX love to spend their hotter days out on the water. Texans love their recreational toys, from boats to jetskis&nbsp;and all vessels in-between. At Southwest Insurance Center, we want to protect your favorite watercraft all year-round. You may be surprised by the wide range of vessels that can be covered by a boat insurance policy!<\/p>\n<h2>Different Kinds of Boat Insurance<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Boats<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All sorts of boats can be insured with a boat insurance policy. If you&#8217;re a boating enthusiast you&#8217;re probably already familiar with the astounding amount of different models out on the water today. Just a small sample of insurable boat types include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Walk-Arounds, Cuddy Cabin, Center Consoles, and Bow Riders &#8211; Typically used for fishing and recreation with seating for passengers, with or without a cabin in the bow.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Ski Boats &#8211; High horsepower, flat bottom boats designed to tow skiers and other high-speed sports.<\/li>\n<li>Pontoon Boats &#8211; Also known as &quot;party boats&quot;, these feature wide, flat platforms floated on pontoons.<\/li>\n<li>Sailboats &#8211; Used&nbsp;in professional sports, fishing, or recreation. The main source of propulsion comes from the sail with or without the help of a motor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Personal Watercraft<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, even your favorite personal watercraft (or PWC) can be covered with boat insurance.&nbsp;At its most basic, a personal watercraft is a jet-propelled marine recreation vehicle that features handlebars and a saddle for one to three passengers. However, there are plenty more types of PWC that could be covered by boat\/marine insurance!<\/p>\n<h2>A Necessity<\/h2>\n<p>Your homeowner&#8217;s insurance policy may cover some limited boat damage, but it typically won&#8217;t cover you for liability. Only a real boat insurance policy could cover your vessel for damages caused by you or injuries you sustain in an accident.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re boating around&nbsp;Austin, TX allow&nbsp;Southwest Insurance Center to find the perfect policy to protect your favorite watercraft today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our friends in Austin, TX love to spend their hotter days out on the water. Texans love their recreational toys, from boats to jetskis&nbsp;and all vessels in-between. At Southwest Insurance Center, we want to protect your favorite watercraft all year-round. 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