On October 25 at Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell,  another houseboat engulfed in flames threatens many other boats in the vicinity. This time the sharp eye of of another boater and a quick response by marina personnel avert a disaster.  Marina fires are one of the leading causes of no fault loss involving boats and yachts.  Marina fires are wake up calls for boat owners to do a check up on their marine insurance policies.

Firefighters battling a fire on Wednesday evening, March 2, 2011 in the Wahweap Marina in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

It’s good to review your boat insurance coverage every now an then. ¬†This particular fire totally destroyed 4 vessels in a little over an hour. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a refrigerator.

If you have upgraded your boat with new interior, new electronics, new machinery, ect,  then all the additional value resulting from the upgrade work should be insured. Call American Marine Insurance for a boat insurance coverage evaluation.