Boat insurance

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What sets State Farm® Boat Insurance apart

What sets State Farm® Boat Insurance apart

  • You get personalized service from any one of our 19,000 agents nationwide.
  • You get the same reliable service from the largest auto insurance provider in the U.S.1
  • You get your claim handled promptly and reliably.
  • You may be eligible for 24/7 roadside assistance coverage.

What boat insurance covers2

Insure your boat against damage and loss caused by common risks, such as sinking, fire, storms, theft, and collision. The property usually covers the boat hull, boat motor(s), described boat equipment and the boat trailer if requested.

Types of perils we insure against

  • Sinking
  • Fire
  • Theft
  • Storms
  • Collision
  • Capsizing
  • Explosion
  • Stranding

Property coverage examples

  • Boat, motor, trailer
  • Equipment permanently attached to the boat
  • Anchors
  • Electric trolling motors
  • Oars
  • Extra fuel tanks
  • Tools
  • Detachable canopies
  • Seat cushions
  • Life preservers
  • Ski and their tow ropes
  • Dinghies
A bearded young father and his life-jacket-wearing toddler motor across the water in a fishing boat, one of the many types covered by State Farm boat insurance.

Types of boats insured

State Farm offers boat insurance for multiple water-going types.

  • Runabout/sport boats
  • Cruiser/yachts
  • Sailboats
  • Bass/fishing boats
  • Jet skis
  • Houseboats
  • Kayak/canoes

Boat liability insurance coverage

If your boat causes injury to others or damage to other boats, docks, or structures, boat liability insurance has you covered3. Injury or damage can be due to direct contact with your vessel or situations caused by your vessel, like large wakes. Boat liability coverage may provide protection against lawsuits, including the payment of settlements and legal fees.

Contact an agent to find out more

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Additional coverages

Additional coverages

Additional coverages

Additional coverages are automatically included in your base contract. If you have questions or other insurance needs, contact your agent to find out what options are available to you.

Newly Acquired boat

Covers your newly acquired watercraft for damage caused by an insured loss, subject to policy conditions.

Emergency service

Pays up to a certain amount for reasonable costs that you incur resulting from specified emergency service to your boat, motor, or boat trailer. Please reference your policy for details.

Temporary repairs

If damage is caused by a loss insured, we cover reasonable repairs incurred to protect covered property from further damage.

Wreck removal

Pays the reasonable expense you incur for any attempted or actual raising, removal, or destruction of the wreck of your boat when damage is caused by an insured loss and removal or destruction is required by law.

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Optional Coverages

Optional Coverages

Optional Coverages

Learn what new optional coverage endorsements are available in your area. Contact your agent to find out.

Boat rental liability

Provides you with peace of mind that you have proper liability insurance when driving a rental boat on a short-term basis, such as a vacation.

Boat rental reimbursement and liability

If your boat is being repaired because of damage that’s covered by your insurance policy, Boat Rental Reimbursement will help pay the cost to rent a boat. You’ll also have the proper liability insurance while driving the rental.

Incidental commercial fishing

Extends your property and liability insurance if your boat is used for incidental commercial fishing. Business liability is limited to watercraft liability.

Boat rented to others

The Boat Rented to Others endorsement can help pay for property damage, injury and liability claims made against you if your boat is in an accident when rented to others.

Fishing tournament fee reimbursement

If you’re unable to participate in a fishing tournament due to a covered loss to the boat, an auto accident involving the towing vehicle en route, or a family emergency, the Fishing Tournament Fee Reimbursement endorsement will reimburse you for non-refundable entry fees.

Uninsured/underinsured watercraft coverage

Uninsured watercraft insurance helps pay your medical expenses if you're in an accident caused by an owner or operator who doesn't have boat liability insurance or has inadequate liability coverage limits.

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File or track a claim

You can file a claim or check the status of an existing claim.

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Boat trailer safety

Tips on picking the right trailer and how best to use it.

Essential spring boat maintenance

Know what tasks to complete before you hit the water.

Staying safe on the water

How to be prepared in case of an emergency on the water.

1 Ranking and data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, based on direct premiums written as of 2022.

2 Our boat insurance policy provides for replacement cost coverage on repairs. Total loss claims are settled on an agreed value basis, meaning you will be reimbursed based on your policy coverage limits.

3 Subject to policy provisions and exclusions.

This is only a general description of available coverages and is not a statement of contract. All coverages are subject to policy provisions and applicable endorsements. For further information, see your State Farm agent .

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