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Facts about Boat Insurance and Registration

By Justin Foss


Registration process of a boat is different in every county throughout the US. Also,
registration depends on the boat type, and the place where one shall be using the boat.

If you are going to use boat in a public waterway, you need to check with your local boat
registrant. If you are using your boat in your own lake or pond for personal use, you will
probably not need to register it. Many types of boats (especially 10' and under) do not need
to be registered.

Who to register the boat with is another question. All counties have different rules n
regulations. Best way is to ask your state department of transportation or motor vehicle
division. Most states give a grace period of 30 days from the time you purchase to the time you
need to register it.

Most important document needed for the registration purpose is the sales receipt. Few
require a manufactures statement of origin, also known as MSO.

And finally, it goes without saying, a registration fee is required. Fees range from
a 10$ annually to value based percentage formula's.

Another important thing to be done after getting a boat is insuring it. Insuring a
boat is very necessary cause boat damages are inevitable in spite of all the care taken. Many
types of insurance policies are available. But, many states require the watercraft liability
insurance which covers the event of damage caused by your boat to another person of his
property.

One should insure the boat for its market value. They should insure the value of the
boat, not what is paid for it. They should also increase the coverage to reflect the increasing
value of the boat. One can also insure the boat for an agreed upon replacement value. The
higher the agreed replacement value of your boat, the higher will be the cost of the insurance
policy.

Boat insurance should cover both physical damage to your boat as well as accident
liability.

Physical damage insurance is usually called hull insurance, although it generally
covers the whole boat. These insurance policies also repair the boat with a deduction for
depreciation.

The limit of liability is based on whether or not the insured is legally required
to raise, remove or destroy the boat. Theft of the boat will not be covered by the policy if
the boat is off the residence premises. Liability may also provide coverage for legal
representation should it become essential from any incidents involving your boat.

With proper registration and well insured boat, one can happily boat without anything
to worry about and rejoice the moments..

About the author

Justin is the webmaster of the site http://www.boat-dealers.us on which he is currently working on.Boats are his passion and he is looking to make his site as complete resource site. On his leisure time he likes to listen music and reading books.
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A Personal Watercraft or Jetski could be considered generally as a one or two person motorbike for the sea. It is a small craft which is riden by its driver and/or passenger.They can accelerate quickly, move very fast through the water and have good manoevrability. This is all due to a powerful motor which drives an impellor to suck water into the jetski and then expel it through a directionally controlled nozzle. They are built to be very buoyant and therefore can be easily righted if they capsize. There are larger Jetskis available nowadays which seat three or four people. Many enthusiasts enjoy the exhilerating experience of riding them on the waves and even a beginner can learn to have alot of fun with these crafts within a very short time. There are now several established brands in the UK which range in price from about �5,000 up to over �10,000.
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Getting Your Used Jet Ski Ready for Sale

By Low Jeremy


Whether you want your used jet ski to be auctioned on Ebay or special jet ski selling sites, be listed on the yellow pages or newspapers, or be posted somewhere else, there is one common thing you should do: get it ready for the next owner.

Since selling a used jet ski is like selling a used car, knowing how to make your jet ski look flashy on the outside and perform superbly on waters is your task. So to better give you the idea on how to get your used jet ski ready for sale, here are the things you can do:

� Remove all the dents and scratches

There are a number of commercially available compounds that will effectively remove all the impurities of the exterior of your jet ski. These can be purchased on hardware store or over the internet. A couple of bucks to spend on these items will certainly increase the value of your used jet ski at the same time, would attract more potential buyers. The idea is this: buyers would want to buy used jet ski that looks brand new. So give them what they want.

� Remove rusts and any sign of corrosion

After solving the exterior, move on the more delicate and major problem to solve: you must now clear your jet ski from rusts and any sign of corrosion. Again, there are several commercially available rust removal compounds that can be purchased on hardware stores and the internet. It should be noted that most jet skis are made from rustproof material but just a preventive measure, make sure you check and remove all these.

� Research on the actual price of your jet ski

There are sites that provide information on the actual market value of your jet ski. But if you cannot find one, you can check out the site that sell used jet ski. You can base your price from them.

� Have the papers ready.

If you happen to have some receipts for your purchase of you jet ski still kept, you can use them and present to them to the buyer. In this way, your buyer will get informed in the different modifications, repairs, and replacements made on the jet ski.

Finally, you should remember that keeping your jet ski in its perfect shape from day one would lessen the trouble of having it fixed during when the time comes when you have to sell it.

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If all you need is a small boat to get you from ship to shore, then a typical inflatable tender is the best answer. If you're after a medium sized boat for diving or watersports there are many choices as well. If a large rigid-hulled inflatable (Rigid Inflatable Boat or RIB) for recreation, rescue or work is what you need, there are again many exotic designs available with a wide variety of standard and optional components. The choice is quite wide through the entire spectrum, ranging from very compact models with simple slatted or inflatable floors, to larger tenders with inflatable or wooden keels and solid wooden or aluminum floors, up to the fiberglass or aluminum rigid-hulled inflatables. To avoid confusion, before buying, or even shopping for an inflatable, discuss and decide on exactly what the uses or requirements will be for your new inflatable boat. This will minimize the models to choose from, which in turn will minimize confusion.


Marinas are the top of the range as far as moorings are concerned. Moorings in a marina tend to provide deep water throughout the day and therefore a jetty or pontoon is provided so that you can walk to your boat without getting wet.These are known as Pontoon Moorings. They will also provide most of the facilities that you require whilst using your boat. These may include showers and toilets, chandlery, parking, cafe and even a clubhouse. The security provided by a marina will be good and in many cases will include electronic access gates and CCTV camaras.
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In Canada look for a lifejacket or PFD with a label that states it has been approved by Transport Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries & Oceans Canada or any combination thereof.
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