Tips and advice - Narrowboat insurance and inland waterways
craft insurance
Towergate Mardon has been providing boat insurance for
over a quarter of a century, so we are well placed to advise on how
to help reduce the risk of claims and provide tips for trouble free
boating.
Here are some key tips:
General tips for Narrowboat and inland water
- Check your Narrowboats' engine and fuel before every
trip
- Carry buoyancy aids on your Narrowboat
- Make sure your Narrowboat is well maintained and its’ engine is
serviced regularly
- Mark your possessions on board
Ropes and Rigging tips for inland waterways
- Ensure that tape is not covering stainless steel to avoid
corrosion
- Change worn ropes especially at points of contact and
friction
- Green mooring ropes can easily be washed
- Replace worn mooring splices especially those caused by
stainless shackles
- Check for signs of any UV degradation especially if the core of
the rope is exposed
Guard wire tips for inland waterways
- Check the wires are not damaged at the ends or at the top of
the stanchions
- Replace plastic covered galvanised guard wires for plastic
covered stainless steel as you cannot be sure what corrosion is
taking place under the plastic
Machinery and engine controls tips for narrowboats and inland
waterways
- Regular check the stern gland for gaiter failure as this
gradually waters so the packing and gaiter clips should be doubled
up
- Ensure that the propeller locking pin is not corroded by
ensuring that adequate cathodic protection is provided which also
needs routine maintenance
- Inspect and replace stiff, worn and corroded engine and
steering controls as part of routine maintenance. Lubricate and
ensure free running
- During laid up periods safeguard the engine as per the
manufactures instructions and drain down cooling systems
For more information on this narrowboat
insurance policy please go to the details and documents section.