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RIB and Tender Insurance Australia

RIB and Tender Insurance Australia. Covers standalone RIB or parent-yacht cover and tender use and storage conditions.

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Vessels

Standalone RIB or parent-yacht cover

ArrangementWhen it makes sense
Sub-limit on the parent policyLow-value inflatable used only alongside the yacht
Itemised on the parent policyHigher-value RIB where the sub-limit is inadequate
Its own policyRIB used independently, or worth a substantial sum

Tender use and storage conditions

  • Cover may apply only while the tender is used in connection with the parent vessel
  • Independent use away from the yacht may fall outside the cover entirely
  • The outboard is frequently limited separately from the tender itself
  • Security conditions often apply — cable, lock, or lifting at night
  • Theft while towed or left on a beach may be excluded

Outboard theft cover

Outboards are portable, valuable and easily resold, and they are stolen more than any other item in Australian recreational boating. Where the policy imposes a security condition — a locked bracket, a cable, removal at night — it will be applied at claim time.

Tender third-party liability

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Frequently asked questions

Is my tender covered under my yacht policy?

Usually within a stated sub-limit, and sometimes only while it is being used in connection with the parent vessel. Check both the limit and the condition against how you actually use it.

Do I need separate insurance for a RIB?

If the RIB is used independently of the parent vessel, or is worth more than the sub-limit, a separate policy or an itemised listing is usually the better arrangement.

General information onlyThe information on sailboatinsurance.com.au is general educational information only. It may be wrong, incomplete or out of date, and you should not rely on it as a substitute for the current policy documents or professional advice. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and is not personal financial product advice. Insurance cover depends on the actual policy wording, Product Disclosure Statement, certificate of insurance, endorsements, exclusions, limits, sub-limits and underwriting decisions that apply to your vessel. Always read the current policy documents before buying, renewing or changing cover. For legal, financial or insurance advice about your own circumstances, consider speaking with an appropriately licensed professional.