Winterization Resources
There’s work to do to ensure your boat makes it safely through the winter. BoatUS has your back with our comprehensive list of articles, checklists, and videos to ensure you don’t forget any important steps. There’s a nip in the air, a sure indication that winter is not far away. As the season winds down, […]
Winterizing Your Fuel System
Explore efficient fuel system winterization strategies for both gasoline and diesel, ensuring a smooth transition back to the water. From The Masthead The feature post will follow this note from author Steve D’Antonio. On Time “You’ll forget all about the boat being late a year from now”. It’s a comment I’ve heard on countless occasions, […]
5 Spring Claims To Avoid
Our GEICO | BoatUS Marine Insurance claim files highlight the most common springtime problems. Here’s how to avoid being one of our statistics. Last spring, a GEICO | BoatUS insured was readying his 27-foot cruiser for launch. He checked the bilge pump, fuel lines, and stuffing box and did his usual thorough inspection from bow […]
How Secure Is Your Yacht?
Regardless of the boat you own, you want peace of mind when away. Here’s the latest and greatest in safety, security, and remote monitoring. Whether you’re talking about security and monitoring systems for homes, cars, or boats, new tech has made today’s options more numerous, easier to install and use, and far more comprehensive. Advances […]
Analyzing Onboard Fire Claims
Onboard fires happen more than you’d think. Here’s what digging into the GEICO | BoatUS Marine Insurance claim files teaches us about preventing them. Fire ranked No. 5 among the causes of loss for GEICO | BoatUS Marine Insurance between 2015 and 2019. The majority of these fires started in a few very specific places […]
Boater Alerts & Warnings
Avoid exhaust leaks, improper fittings, and electrical hazards. Learn key tips to prevent potential disasters. Completely Exhausted On many boats, the muffler is connected to the exhaust outlet with a reinforced rubber hose. Exhaust hoses are pretty long-lived, but that doesn’t mean they can be ignored. A simple visual inspection confirms that this hose is […]
Where To Keep Your Boat During A Hurricane
The best predictor of whether your boat will survive a hurricane is where it’s kept. Just as in real estate, the three most important considerations should be location, location, location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYtgzLE0xM Going back as far as Hurricane Alicia in 1983, our BoatUS Hurricane Catastrophe Team (CAT) professionals have spent thousands of hours working to identify […]
What To Expect From A Hurricane
Preparing a boat for a hurricane means defending against wind, rain, waves, and high water — in proportions rarely experienced by boaters. Created way back in 1983 after Hurricane Alicia devastated much of the Texas Gulf Coast, the BoatUS Catastrophe Team was formed to help our insureds get their boats salvaged and their claims processed […]
Avoid These Winter Preparation Mistakes
Avoid winter boat damage! Learn essential tips from BoatUS, covering proper winterization, safeguarding against snow, ice, and common pitfalls. Winter Can Play Havoc With Your Boat We all know we have to winterize the engine. But what else can go wrong? Over the years, we at BoatUS have seen thousands of winterizing claims, and we’re still […]
Hurricane Preparation Saves
These boat owners aggressively prepped their boat for survival at the dock using proven techniques as powerful Hurricane Florence zeroed in. Case Study: The Trial Of Her Life August through October is prime hurricane season in the Carolinas. Everyone who owns a boat here is aware of the risk. Our marina is on the Neuse […]
