I bought insurance from Defender Marine last year at a substantially lower price than Boat US (several hundred less!). They didn't jeopardize me for being a first time boat owner, and gave me a discount for taking the boating safety class. I carefully examined the two estimates and they offered identical insurance coverage. Defender has been good to work with; they requested I make some of the survey repairs (that they considered safety related) within six months of insuring the boat. West Marine would not sell me insurance, because of my lack of previous boat ownership. Defender is at 860-399-2027, Westbrook, CT.
Kate Mullins Impulse, 35'-I