Compare narrowboat insurance

Compare narrowboat insurance quotes online with Float My Quote and buy directly through your chosen specialist narrowboat insurance brand.

  • Direct prices, plus the power to choose
  • Compare 3 specialist narrowboat insurance brands
  • Quick and easy online quote system 
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Compare narrowboat insurance quotes

Float My Quote allows you to quickly compare narrowboat insurance quotes from 3 boat insurance specialists. Our easy-to-use online quote system allows you to see quotes quickly, plus you can then buy through your chosen specialist at the same price as going direct, so you can relax and enjoy life on the canals.

What can narrowboat insurance cover?

When you compare narrowboat insurance policies, it’s important to consider the level of cover options you might need to keep you and your vessel protected. 

Common features of a narrowboat insurance policy can include:

  • Theft, loss or damage
  • Third-party public liability cover
  • Personal effects
  • Legal expenses  
  • Recovery and rescue of the vessel
  • Contents (often optional)
  • Liveaboard use (not available with all insurance brands)

 

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Compare narrowboat insurance brands

Explore the three boat insurance brands we compare:

GJWDirect

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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Insure4Boats

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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CraftInsure

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 narrowboat insurance?

Buying a narrowboat in the UK doesn’t mean you’re legally required to have insurance. However, to cruise on UK inland waterways, the Canal & River Trust requires you to have a minimum of £2m third-party public liability cover before purchasing a boat licence (which is also mandatory). 

Other reasons you may want to consider narrowboat insurance include:

  • Protecting your boat from theft, loss, or damage
  • Covering personal effects
  • Protecting yourself from claims and legal costs arising from incidents involving third parties
  • Meeting lender requirements if you decide to finance your narrowboat

 

What to look for when comparing narrowboat insurance quotes

As you compare narrowboat insurance quotes, you may want to keep these factors in mind:

          What are the inclusions, exclusions, optional add-ons, and extra benefits of the insurance policy

The amount of excess you would pay in the event of a claim

Maximum claim limits for onboard contents and personal effects

Whether you are covered for living aboard and where you are covered to moor or take your boat

How much will your narrowboat insurance cost?

The amount you’ll pay for your narrowboat insurance policy depends on several factors, including your boat’s type, value, age, and whether you live aboard.

Because each insurance company assesses risk differently, prices can vary. An easy way to find out how much your insurance might cost is to compare narrowboat insurance quotes online using Float My Quote. Our comparison tool lets you quickly review and select policies from specialist insurance brands, all in one place.

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