Most people worry about their home, vehicles and expensive decorations at Halloween and for good reason. There are more home and auto claims at Halloween than any other time of the year. Boat owners need to be aware that their…
Slow, summer days spent on a boat in the South Florida sun is a dream come true for many. If you’re the owner of a watercraft, you’re responsible for seeing to the safety of all hands. That means ensuring that…
One of the last things boat owners consider are barnacles – until they see them stuck to their ship’s hull. Barnacles are an aquatic life form that every boater in South Florida will have to deal with eventually. What are…
Hurricanes are uppermost in the minds of Florida residents from June 1 to Nov. 30 of each year. What many boat owners fail to realize is that storm fronts can dump copious amounts of rain that can sink their craft…
Boating and maritime-related activities are engaged in by a significant portion of the South Florida population. Boating-based businesses abound and watercraft of all types play a substantial role in the area’s economy. However, boat theft is also a major problem…
Enjoying an evening under the stars on a boat is a peaceful and relaxing endeavor. However, it’s important to remember that even if you’re at a full stop and have dropped anchor, you’re still engaged in nighttime boating that requires…
Boats are expensive and even a small watercraft can cost several thousand dollars. It just makes good financial sense to insure any boat or watercraft to protect the investment. If a loan is used to purchase the vessel, the lending…
Boating is one of the most popular pastimes in South Florida, with over 987,000 registered vessels. Purchasing a watercraft is a major decision and a significant investment that should be approached carefully, especially by first-time boat buyers. Type of Boat…
Boating is perhaps the No. 1 pastime in Florida. Traversing the open ocean can be dangerous enough, but when navigating Florida’s many inlets, one small mistake can result in damage to the vessel and personal injury. They can be deadly…
A boat can be covered for damage incurred from a hurricane, but it may not be automatically included in a standard policy. Boat owners will need to determine if their vessel is covered for hurricane damage in the policy they’re…