Taking the boat trailer on vacation: what should I pay attention to?
Vacationing by boat to sun-drenched places in countries like Spain or Italy? Or would you rather visit the beautiful nature that our Dutch lakes have to offer? Many water sports enthusiasts enjoy boating during the summer months. They hook the boat trailer behind the car and head out. But what exactly should you think about when you go on vacation with the boat trailer?
Sailing in the Netherlands?
Often people choose to launch the boat from the trailer somewhere in the Netherlands. In our country, there are nearly 1,000 designated trailer ramps where water sports enthusiasts can do this. An overview of these can be found at trailerhelling.com. You can find the exact locations of the ramps, photos, reviews and other facilities that can be found around them. In short, this can serve as an aid if you want to explore a new area in the Netherlands with the boat and don't know where to launch it.
Sailing abroad?
Many European countries have made the purchase of boat insurance (at least third-party) mandatory for boat owners. The boat owner must therefore be able to prove in these countries that the boat is actually insured. In addition, the skipper of the boat often needs an international boat license, even for a boat that does not require a license in the Netherlands. You are also likely to need other documents abroad, such as proof of ownership. For this, you will need an International Certificate of Pleasure Craft (ICP) in most countries.
Boat trailer insurance
The third-party insurance of your boat trailer is always covered under the coverage of the car towing the trailer. Have you taken out at least a WA + Limited Casco boat insurance coverage? Then you can additionally choose to co-insure your boat trailer on the same coverage.
Security boat trailer
Is the boat on a trailer? If so, you obviously secure the boat and trailer securely. The boat itself must also be hitched to the trailer with an approved lock. In addition, the trailer itself must also be secured with an approved wheel clamp or hitch lock. This is also the case if you make a short stop on the way to your destination.
So after you leave the boat in the water, it is also important to secure the trailer. Insurers also find it important that the boat trailer is left in a safe place. The specific guidelines that apply here vary by insurer, and can be found in the relevant policy conditions.
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