Compare Boat Insurance for Portland & Nearby Waters
From kayaks and fishing boats to sailboats and PWCs, we build policies for the Willamette River, Columbia River, and trips to the Oregon coast.
Why Boat Insurance Matters Here
Local waterways feature river currents, bridges, and varying conditions. 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.
Heading to the Columbia River or Willamette? 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
- Willamette/Columbia 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
Oregon Boating Basics (What to Know)
Registration & Title
Most boats and PWCs operating on Oregon waters must be registered with the Oregon State Marine Board. Keep registration aboard whenever under way.
Boating Safety Certificate
Most powerboat/PWC operators need a Boater Education Card issued via Oregon State Marine Board-approved courses. Carry your card while operating.
Local Planning
Check tides/currents (e.g., NOAA Portland stations), no-wake zones, bridges, 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 Portland Boaters Go (and How We Insure It)
Many owners berth or launch near the Willamette and head to the Columbia River or the Oregon coast. We coordinate navigation limits, towing zones, and storm plans with your marina—whether you keep the boat upriver or trailer to coastal ramps.
Our Process for Portland Boaters
- Vessel Snapshot — year/make/model, HIN, propulsion, electronics, trailer, storage/berth.
- Usage & Territory — inland vs. coastal, 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 Portland Boater
Portland, Downtown, Northwest, Southeast, Northeast—and nearby slips/ramps in Vancouver, WA, Gresham, Beaverton, and along the Willamette/Columbia.
Local Resources
Why Choose Insurox?
- Access to 150+ insurance carriers
- Specialized boat insurance advisors
- Fast online quotes
- No hidden fees or surprises
- Local expertise in Portland, OR
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 Portland
Prefer to talk? Call or text: 833-586-3264.
