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Houseboats come in all shapes and sizes from converted vessels on the Thames to Dutch barges in Kent and even some narrowboats. Having become more popular over the years they have become more homely and stylish than ever. At InsureMy we understand that each one of these unique homes needs a houseboat insurance policy that will help keep your house afloat!
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We have been providing insurance for over 25 years
Customers stay with us on average for 5 years
Lifting & hauling out of the water
Launching
Fire, lightning, storm and explosion
Accidental & malicious damage
Personal accident cover of £15,000
Public liability up to £3 million
Family and friends cover
Loss, damage or theft if the dinghy was not secured properly
Legal cover
New for old cover
Round the world sailing
There are some factors that can affect your policy and we have listed the main ones below to watch out for.
Find below some of the top houseboat insurance queries our customers ask.
Dependent on the size of the vessel and where it is moored, a houseboat on average can be anywhere between £200,000 - £450,000
Although many people think that living on a houseboat will be cheaper than a standard on land home, many factors can sway this such as the size of the vessel, how often you move it and where it is moored.
Although your houseboat is your home, it is not covered by a standard home insurance policy.
This all depends on whether you have residential mooring, continuous cruising, leisure mooring or winter mooring. You can find out more by contacting the Canal & River Trust | Wellbeing for everyone (canalrivertrust.org.uk).
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