Boat sinks in Hurricane Sandy
BoatUS Marine Insurance just released a list of the top 10 insurance claims, in terms of dollar value, that boaters filed during the past eight years. Here’s a look at what’s snagging most people out on the water, and what you should look to avoid if you don’t want to become yet another statistic.
No. 10: Lightning
No. 9: Theft (Nine out of 10 stolen boats are taken off trailers.)
No. 8: Injury (Primarily among non-boaters who are onboard guests.)
No. 7: Grounding
No. 6: Collision
No. 5: Fire or explosion. (Wiring is usually the culprit in fires, while improper fueling can lead to explosions.)
No. 4: Striking a submerged object
No. 3: Weather or wind
No. 2: Sinking
No. 1: Hurricane damage
Click here to see photos of the destruction left by Hurricane Sandy.
