Originally Posted by CigDaze

That's interesting, I thought Progressive won't tough anything with over 500hp per side. You might want to check that out. [/b]

Originally Posted by Harper220

Maybe it's age and driving records?

Originally Posted by Harper220

I see your point, but why then would they give him a quote if he doesn't meet several guidelines?

I keep telling him to make sure Progressive knows exactly what they are insuring.

Originally Posted by CigDaze

That's a good question. Occasionally some agents can get a little creative, but that won't change the fact that if you ever need to file a claim or collect, there may be problems.

Originally Posted by Harper220

Still, the big question is? What happens the day something big happens?

Originally Posted by asap

Sorry to hear your dilemma.....I'm in Nj and just finished deal on new 38 Donzi ZR. The $5 G amount for the insurance is certainly the range I'm paying in. But then, since I'm fairly new to this caliber of boating, wasn't sure if that was over the top or not when I inked the deal for the boat. Since then I've found that the real problem seems to be (short) supply of actual insurers who want to cover anything that goes more than 55mph.....
so i guess we pay to play.......
Can anyone else add their insight to this?

Originally Posted by CigDaze

That's interesting, I thought Progressive won't tough anything with over 500hp per side. You might want to check that out.


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Originally Posted by rickdarling

Likewise, I have Progressive. $960 a year for a 95 35' Lightning. You may want to give them a call.