House Boats can be quite luxurious with larger rooms for sleeping and dining as well more fully equipped kitchens. Want to put a big screen TV in the living area, that can be accommodated as well.
If you love the water and like to travel, there are popular spots to dock your home while you enjoy a new exciting place and people. House boats are bulky and move at a slower pace than most boats and learning to navigate these homes is essential as accidents can happen, causing damage to both property and individuals.
Whether you are looking to buy or already own a houseboat, just like owning a home on land, home insurance is required and necessary. You are making an investment on your houseboat, and you want to be sure that your covered for any possibility of damage, sinking and your personal finances.
Check to see what your houseboat is classified under. Many insurance companies have them under the same classification as pleasure boats, ski boats, sail boats, cabin cruisers and more. When your houseboat is taken under consideration for a policy, the insurance company may look at the size, age of houseboat, type and how much horsepower it has. Houseboats used in rivers of lakes may have different coverage then those used in the ocean or hurricane prone areas.
Insurance coverage can also be taken out for vandalism, storm damage, fire, theft, capsizing, living expenses for under repair and more. Another important option would be pollution coverage if case your boat leaks oil or fuel. Cleaning up after an accident or leak from a houseboat can be quite costly.
Houseboats can be enjoyed for many years with the proper upkeep and if the owner has the assurance of knowing that problems, if they arise, are covered.
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