Compare Boat Insurance for Casco & Nearby Waters
From trailerable runabouts and fishing boats to small sailboats and PWCs, we build policies for Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River, and weekend trips to the Great Lakes.
Why Boat Insurance Matters Here
Local waterways mix commercial traffic, currents, and varying conditions on the Great Lakes. A modern boat policy bundles hull (your boat), liability (bodily injury & property damage you cause), medical payments, and options like on-water towing, fuel-spill liability, salvage & wreck removal, and fishing gear/personal effects. If you trailer, we’ll also address trailer coverage and where auto liability responds during over-the-road incidents.
Headed to Lake St. Clair or along the St. Clair River? We’ll set navigation limits that match your plans and talk through seasonal lay-up periods, storm plans, and marina contract requirements.
Build the Right Boat Policy
Hull & Valuation
- Agreed Value for total losses (no depreciation) or ACV for lower premiums
- Partial loss settlement on OEM parts where available
- Coverage for machinery/underwater gear (lower units, props, shafts) per form
Liability & People
- Watercraft liability to satisfy marina requirements
- Medical payments for you/guests aboard
- Uninsured/underinsured boater (where offered)
Situational Add-Ons
- On-water towing/assistance and soft-ungrounding
- Salvage & wreck removal with separate limits
- Fuel spill liability and pollution coverage
- Fishing equipment & personal effects (scheduled limits)
- Trailer, tender/dinghy, electronics
Navigation, Storage & Storms
- Inland/Lake St. Clair/St. Clair River navigation territories set to your cruising plan
- Lay-up/wet storage terms matched to your haul-out habits
- Storm plan & haul-out reimbursement where available
Michigan Boating Basics (What to Know)
Registration & Title
Most boats and PWCs operating on Michigan waters must be registered with the Michigan Department of State, and boats over certain lengths must be titled. Keep registration aboard whenever under way.
Boating Safety Certificate
Most powerboat/PWC operators need a Boating Safety Certificate issued via Michigan DNR-approved courses. Carry your card while operating.
Local Planning
Check tides/currents (e.g., NOAA Lake St. Clair stations), no-wake zones, and pumpout access before you cast off. Marinas commonly require proof of insurance to dock.
Tip: If your boat is financed or you berth at a marina, expect minimum liability limits and “proof of insurance” (COI). We’ll provide certificates at binding and renewal.
Where Casco Boaters Go (and How We Insure It)
Many owners berth or launch near Lake St. Clair and head to the St. Clair River or the Great Lakes. We coordinate navigation limits, towing zones, and storm plans with your marina—whether you keep the boat locally or trailer to other ramps.
Our Process for Casco Boaters
- Vessel Snapshot — year/make/model, HIN, propulsion, electronics, trailer, storage/berth.
- Usage & Territory — inland vs. Great Lakes, seasonal lay-up, towing zones, storm plan.
- Coverage Fit — hull valuation (agreed vs. ACV), liability limits, towing, salvage, fuel spill, gear.
- Compliance — confirm registration/title, safety certificate, and marina COI requirements.
- Bind & Proof — issue ID cards and certificates for your marina or lender.
We Serve Every Casco Boater
Casco, Richmond, New Baltimore, and nearby areas along Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River.
Local Resources
- Michigan SOS — Boat & PWC Registration
- Michigan DNR — Boating Safety Certificate
- Michigan DNR — Approved Courses & Exam Locations
- Boat-Ed — Michigan Online Course + In-Person Exam
- NOAA Tides — Lake St. Clair at St. Clair Shores (Station 9063085)
- NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research — Charts & Forecasts
- Michigan DNR — Pumpout & Ramp Locator
Why Choose Insurox?
- Access to 150+ insurance carriers
- Specialized boat insurance advisors
- Fast online quotes
- No hidden fees or surprises
- Local expertise in Casco, MI
Get a Fast Boat Insurance Quote
Tell us about your boat, storage, navigation, and marina. We’ll size liability, choose agreed value vs. ACV, and add towing, salvage, and fuel spill coverage as needed.
Get Your Boat Insurance Quote in Casco
Prefer to talk? Call or text: 833-586-3264.
