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Boat & Yacht Insurance

A standard boat policy pays "actual cash value" — depreciated — and quietly caps towing, excludes breakdowns, and limits how far you can cruise. We insure your vessel for what it's truly worth, wherever you take it. See where a basic policy leaves you short.

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Actual cash value vs. agreed value
$485K short
An $800K yacht settled at depreciated "actual cash value" ($315K) leaves a $485K shortfall — before you've paid off the loan.
$315K · ACV pays$485K · shortfall

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Vessel Coverage Checkup

Is your boat covered for what it's really worth?

Tell us about your vessel and how you use it. We'll show the agreed-value shortfall a standard policy can leave, the coverage your boat actually needs, and the gaps worth closing — instantly.

About your vessel

Nothing is stored or shared. Rough estimates are fine.

Vessel type
Vessel value$250K
Where you cruise
Which of these apply?
A standard "actual cash value" policy could leave you short by
$85K
Agreed value
$250K
Coverage profileStandard
A standard policy might pay only about $165K for a total loss — agreed value protects the full $250K. Navigation: Puget Sound & inland waters.
Coverage your vessel needs4
    Gaps a standard policy leaves0
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      Illustrative only — actual cash value, agreed value, coverages, and premiums vary by vessel, survey, navigation, and carrier. This is not advice or a quote; your First Underwriters marine specialist confirms the right program.

      What marine coverage does

      Why a yacht policy isn't a car policy.

      Marine insurance protects your vessel differently than anything on land. Click each to see what it means for you.

      Agreed Value Hull
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      Why First Underwriters

      Marine specialists, not generalists.

      We're an independent brokerage that understands sailboats, motor yachts, sportfishers, and trawlers — and we work for you, not the insurer.

      True marine expertise

      Advisors who know agreed value, navigation limits, and survey requirements — not generalists forcing your yacht into a template.

      Pacific Northwest waters

      Since 1992 we've insured Puget Sound vessels and understand Alaska cruising, BC regulations, and named-storm concerns for offshore passages.

      Advocacy on the water

      When something happens far from home, we coordinate surveyors, towing, and repairs — and advocate for you so you're back on the water faster.

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      First Underwriters Insurance Brokers is an independent brokerage. This page — including the interactive Vessel Coverage Checkup — is for general education only and is not an insurance quote, binder, or offer of coverage. Actual cash value, agreed value, available coverages, navigation territory, eligibility, and premiums vary by vessel, survey, use, and carrier. Coverage is subject to policy terms, conditions, and exclusions.