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Maritime Coverage Specialists

Insurance Built For Captains Who Know The Water.

From weekend fishing trips to serious offshore runs. We work with marine specialists who actually understand what happens when you leave the dock.

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Marine Carrier Options

From bass boats to commercial fleets

Captain's Log

Your boat isn't a car with a hull.Most insurers don't understand that.

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Auto insurers lowball your hull coverage

They don't understand agreed value vs. actual cash value. When you file a claim, your "comprehensive" policy has more holes than a fishing net.

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Named storm exclusions will sink you

That "great rate" means nothing when a hurricane is forecast. You need a carrier that writes coastal risks year-round.

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"Pleasure use only" clauses void policies

Accept payment for a fishing trip—even splitting gas—and you've potentially voided your entire coverage.

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Coverage Options

Full Protection for Your Vessel

From the dock to deep water, we've got you covered.

Hull & Machinery

Covers physical damage to your vessel, engine, and onboard equipment

Protection & Indemnity

Liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage to third parties

Towing & Assistance

Emergency towing, fuel delivery, and on-water breakdown assistance

Personal Effects

Covers fishing gear, electronics, and personal items aboard

Medical Payments

Covers medical expenses for you and passengers regardless of fault

Uninsured Boater

Protection when hit by boaters without adequate insurance

Vessels We Insure

Specialized coverage for every type of watercraft

Fishing Boats
Sailboats
Pontoon Boats
Center Consoles
Cabin Cruisers
PWC & Jet Skis
Charter Operations
Commercial Vessels

Common questions

Boat insurance FAQ

These are general considerations, not a description of a specific policy. Coverage depends on the issued forms, endorsements, limits, exclusions, and applicable law.

What is boat insurance?

Boat insurance is a commercial insurance program built around the risks of a boat business. It may combine several policies or endorsements rather than relying on one standardized product.

What coverage should a boat business consider?

Common options include Hull & Machinery, Protection & Indemnity, Towing & Assistance, Personal Effects. The appropriate combination depends on the company’s actual operations, employees, property, vehicles, contracts, and the exclusions in each policy.

How much does boat insurance cost?

Cost depends on factors such as revenue, payroll, location, services, property values, vehicles, limits, deductibles, and claims history. An insurer must review the individual business before providing a reliable premium.

What risks should a boat business disclose?

The application should accurately describe third-party injuries, property damage, employees, vehicles, equipment, professional services, and contractual requirements. Undisclosed or incorrectly described operations can affect eligibility, pricing, and how a policy responds to a claim.

What information is needed for a boat insurance quote?

A broker commonly needs the legal business name, address, services, annual revenue, payroll, employee count, property or equipment values, vehicle and driver details, prior losses, current policies, desired limits, and requested effective date.

Can Panta guarantee coverage for a boat claim?

No. Coverage depends on the issued policy’s terms, limits, deductibles, exclusions, conditions, and the facts of the loss. Panta can help compare and explain available options, but the insurer issues the policy and determines claim coverage.

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