Canal and Narrow Boat Insurance FAQs

If the following FAQs don't answer your query please have a look at our General FAQs or our Boat Insurance FAQs sections.

Can friends and family use my canal/narrowboat for holidays?
Yes, as long as they have your permission and the insurance company has been informed. The maximum number of people insured on the boat at any one time is 12.
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Does my insurance cover me if I want to permanently live in my canal/narrowboat?
Yes. When you are getting your quote, please make sure that you select yes to the question "will the canal/narrow boat be used as a houseboat, permanent living accommodation or be your home address?"
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What happens if I lose my keys or someone breaks into my canal/narrow boat, damaging my doors and locks - will this be covered?
We cover up to the amount stated in the schedule for the reasonable cost of replacement keys/replacement locks and or the reasonable cost of repair to the locks of the external doors of the craft following accidental loss, damage or theft. This is up to £750.
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What is the excess on my canal and narrowboat policy?
A £100 excess applies to each and every claim except for total loss/constructive total loss claims. If claims are made under more than one section of cover, an excess will apply to each section of cover under which a claim is made. Claims for damage to underwater gear occurring in tidal waters will be subject to a double excess.
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What is the maximum contents value that I can insure?
Personal belongings are covered up to the value of £2500, with a single item limit of £250.
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What is the maximum length that my Canal/Narrow Boat can measure?
The maximum length of the canal or narrow boat is 80ft. Any vessel measuring over this amount in length cannot be insured.
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