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Boat Insurance Online Boat Insurance Calculator

Estimate your boat insurance needs with our Boat Insurance Calculator. Calculate the right levels of cover to protect your marine craft and your financial livelihood.

Calculator results are estimates only and not quotes. Actual quotes will be provided by a licensed broker after you submit an enquiry.

Boat Insurance – Sum Insured Calculator

Add up the replacement cost of your hull, motors, trailer and onboard gear so you don’t underinsure. This tool totals the items you enter and produces a neat summary you can send with a quote request.

Boat type

Make / model / year

Hull/base vessel value (replacement) Do not include motors, trailer or loose gear here.

Motor(s)

List each outboard/inboard separately (type/HP + replacement value).

Trailer (optional)

Onboard equipment

Navigation (GPS/plotter, radar), radios, autopilot, depth sounder, anchors & winches, sails & rigging (yacht), safety gear (EPIRB, lifejackets, flares) etc.

Accessories & personal/recreational gear

Covers/bimini/canopy, electronics/audio, tender/dinghy, watersports or fishing gear, custom fittings.

GST treatment Commercial policies typically set sums insured ex-GST if the insured can claim input tax credits.

Financier (optional) Shown on your summary only.

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Boat Insurance Articles

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The Beginner’s Checklist for Comprehensive Boat Maintenance

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Common Boating Blunders: Expert Advice on How to Steer Clear

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Setting Sail with Confidence: Tips for Comparing Boat Insurance Policies in Australia

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Insurance News

Maritime Mutual Under Investigation for Insuring Sanctioned Oil Shipments

31 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori

Recent investigations have revealed that Maritime Mutual, a New Zealand-based insurance company, has been providing coverage to tankers involved in transporting sanctioned Iranian and Russian oil. This development has sparked significant regulatory scrutiny and raised questions about compliance within the marine insurance industry. - read more

Marinex Underwriting: A New Era in Australian Marine Insurance

23 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori

In a significant development for Australia's marine insurance sector, Rhodian Group has unveiled its latest venture, Marinex Underwriting. This new agency is set to provide specialised marine insurance products tailored to the unique needs of the Australian market. - read more

Network Marine Insurance Strengthens Ties with Marina Industries Association

23 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori

Network Marine Insurance has recently elevated its commitment to Australia's marina industry by becoming a Bronze Sponsor of the Marina Industries Association (MIA). This partnership underscores the company's dedication to supporting the growth and sustainability of marinas across the nation. - read more

Markel Insurance Strengthens Australian Presence with New Marine Leadership

15 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori

Markel Insurance has announced the appointment of Tim Wills as Head of Marine for Australia, signaling the company's strategic expansion into the Australian marine insurance market. Based in Sydney, Wills will spearhead the launch of Markel's marine products in the region, beginning with marine cargo insurance. - read more

Marsh to Oversee Royal Australian Navy's Maritime Insurance Program

07 Oct 2025: Paige Estritori

In a significant development for Australia's defence sector, global insurance broker Marsh has been appointed to manage the insurance and risk advisory components of the Royal Australian Navy's Maritime Insurance Program (MIP). This program is integral to the Navy's extensive fleet expansion and infrastructure development initiatives. - read more

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Indemnity:
A legal principle that stipulates that insurance policies should restore the insured to the financial position they were in before the loss.

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