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Compare dinghy insurance quotes
Float My Quote allows you to compare dinghy insurance quotes from 3 specialist boat insurance brands to help keep you protected on the water. Our online quote system is quick and easy to use, offering you the same prices as going directly with the benefit of comparing quotes in one place.
What can dinghy insurance cover?
Dinghy insurance can help provide peace of mind that you’d be covered should something unexpected happen to your dinghy. Whether it’s out on the water, in storage, or in transit, specialist dinghy insurance can help to safeguard against theft, loss, damage, and third-party claims. Cover can also include things like:
- Hull and machinery cover
- Damage to third-party property or personal injury
- Legal expenses cover
- Personal belongings
- Personal accident and medical expenses
- Road transit, trailers and trolleys
- Racing
- European cover
- Salvage charges
Compare dinghy insurance brands
Explore the three boat insurance brands we compare:
GJW Direct has been arranging marine insurance since 1826, so you can be confident you are dealing with boat insurance specialists.
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Specialist boat insurance through Insure4Boats offers policies to suit boat owners’ needs, so you only ever pay for the cover you need.
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With over 20 years of experience, Craftinsure is a leader in arranging marine insurance, offering specialist boat insurance.
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Do I need dinghy insurance?
Although dinghy insurance is not a legal requirement in the UK, some marinas may require you to have Third Party Liability cover as a minimum to moor or launch there. Other reasons you may want to consider dinghy insurance include:
- To protect your boat from theft, loss or damage
- To protect yourself in the event of third-party claims and potential legal costs
- If you want to race or sail your dinghy abroad and be protected
- If you need to transport your dinghy anywhere
What to look for when comparing dinghy insurance quotes
When comparing dinghy and sailing dinghy insurance, it is important to consider if the policy covers what you might need to sail or race your dinghy.
Inclusions and exclusions, optional extras, policy benefits and your payable excess amount
The maximum payout available for personal possessions and equipment, such as sails and dinghy trolleys
Where you're covered to use or race your dinghy (UK or abroad)
The level of dinghy racing you're covered for
How much does dinghy insurance cost?
The cost of dinghy insurance can depend on the value of your dinghy, how and where you use it, and where it will be kept when not in use.
When getting a quote, some dinghy insurance providers may also ask about your dinghy sailing experience and claims history.
The best way to find out how much your dinghy insurance policy could cost is to get a free quote online through Float My Quote.
Do I need insurance for inflatable dinghies?
Dinghies can come in various shapes and sizes, including soft inflatable models (sometimes referred to as SIBs). Like any type of dinghy, though, inflatable dinghy insurance is not a legal requirement, but you may still want to consider it for all the reasons outlined above.