Towing Insurance

[Jim G]

I am pricing an insuramce policy and have a question regarding towing. Jumping from $5k to $10k adds $128/yr to premium. Crusing area for next couple of years will be PNW plus a trip to Juneau this summer. Question is whether I "need" the $10k coverage. I will have unlimited towing from BoatUS/Vessel Assist or whoever is in the area but I could well be outside their area of service. Boat a single diesel.

Thanks
Jim

 

[DeeVee]

Hi Jim, sorry as I don't have the answer on the insurance thing, did you trade your Formula in?. What did you get?.

 

[navman]

Hi Jim, I also cruise the PNW, I did buy extra tow insurance 1 year when making an extended voyage, guess for piece of mind. The next season I dropped it.
My cruise was from Tacoma to Princes Lousia inlet.
I have 2 motors and probably was not necessary, but it would have been cheap insurance had I needed it. The motors were not my only concern though.

Jim, ya might post this question in the Inside Passage forum for other opinions.

 

[L Hall]

Both BoatUS and Sea Tow have "out of area" towing cost reimbursement programs. Give one or both a call.

 

[Jim G]

Dat, sold Formula last spring and contracted for a new American Tug 41. Getting to age where comfort trumps speed!

NAVMAN and Les, thanks for the advice..will do more more nosing around tomorrow.

Be Safe
Jim