Insurance for classic boats
For over 35 years, Hagerty has been committed to helping you protect your classic boats.
Get coverage designed for classic boats, with in-house specialists who are here for you from quoting to policy management.
Coverage features for classic boats
- Agreed value coverage
- Cherished Salvage®
- Emergency protection coverage
- Coverage for your spare parts and tools
- Trip interruption coverage
- Agreed value for scheduled trailers
- Valuable papers coverage
- Fine arts and antiques coverage
Benefits of boat insurance through Hagerty
Agreed value
If you have a covered total loss, you receive the full agreed value the boat is insured for on your policy.* Many insurance programs only pay “up to” the insured value on your policy, this is known as a stated value policy. In other words, you may not receive the full insured amount. Make sure you know exactly what your policy pays.
Club discounts
As an added bonus to boaters who are involved in the hobby, the program provides substantial discounts to members of most established collector boating clubs.**
Pleasure usage
We encourage pleasure usage, with customizable navigational territories available to match your boating needs.
Unlimited land transportation
Wherever you take your boat your coverage goes with you, even when it’s on the trailer on the way to the lake or in storage for the off-season. We offer unlimited overland transportation within the United States and Canada.
Our underwriter
Our policies are underwritten by Essentia Insurance Company or Markel American Insurance Company (“MAIC”).
Marine partners
These fine organizations and clubs exist to bring together enthusiasts in the inspiring world of classic boats—to share ideas, information and create a strong community of classic boaters and supporters of the hobby.
The Antique and Classic Boat Society—International
The largest society in the world dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of historic, antique and classic boats of all types.
The Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club
Dedicated to research, documentation and preservation of all classic Chris-Craft boats.
Lyman Boat Owners Association
The Lyman Boat Owners Association is the oldest Lyman boat enthusiast organization in the U.S. and Canada, and boasts over 800 members.
Century Boat Club
Dedicated to the thoroughbred of boats – Century Boats. The Century Boat Club offers a forum to exchange ideas, ask/offer.
Matthews Boat Owners Association (MBOA)
Founded in 1977, The Matthews Boat Owners Association (MBOA) is a non-profit corporation for past and present Matthews owners and is devoted to perpetuating Matthews Boat history.
Types of classic boats covered
Our program covers many different types of boats, ranging from wooden boats to classic fiberglass boats. So, how do you know if your boat qualifies for coverage?
Wooden boats
Hagerty proudly offers an insurance program to protect most classic wooden boats. Whether you own an original Chris-Craft, Century, Gar Wood or a high-quality reproduction of a classic boat, we have a program for it. If it’s collectible, made of wood and in good to excellent condition, our program likely protects it.
Fiberglass boats
Most collectible fiberglass boats that are older than 1990 will be considered. The most collectible fiberglass boats are early generation models, have unique design or had a limited production run.
Runabouts
Runabouts typically range in size from 14’ to 33’ and are characterized by a closed top deck with individual cockpits for seating. Examples include barrel back designs, larger triple cockpits and gentleman’s racers.
Utilities
Utilities typically range in size from 12’ to 30’ and are characterized by a large open interior with only the top deck forward of the windshield. They are some of the most popular designs, as the open interior lends them to a wide range of activities.
Launches
These vessels range in length from 16’ to 30’. They are an open configuration usually with seating able to accommodate several passengers. The earliest versions were powered by steam with later versions having small single cylinder gas powered engines.
Sailboats
Wooden hulled sailboats range from 12’ open boats to much larger vessels with full cabin facilities. There are several specific design types: Yawl, Gaff rig, Cutter, Catboat, Sloop and many others. An Out-of-Water survey may be required for sailboats over 26ft. Club racing is permitted.
