INSURANCE & TRANSPORTATION
We have chosen to make this the first thing you read, because chances are that before you rig
(assemble) or wash your boat, you will have to move it. Your boat represents a large
investment that can be damaged in transport, on water, and even on the rack. Please refer to
the FAQ How to lift and carry the boat, as the 4-/x/+’s and 8+’s should be lifted by the rigger,
or by the sides of the boat, and not the inspection port.
INSURANCE
Upon delivery your boat becomes your responsibility, and we recommend that you initiate
insurance from the delivery date. Please consult with a broker to find the best coverage for
you. Make sure that it is very clear that what you are insuring is a rowing shell, and that the
broker understands everything that entails. If your broker has no solutions, you may want to
ask other members at your club how they insure their boat.
For our U.S. customers we recommend:
Leonard Insurance Group
1-800-sculler (US only)
610-789-9600
Email: scullerjon@aol.com
For our Ontario customers we recommend:
Petek Insurance Inc.
Lisa Jeffries
1-877-738-3512
TRANSPORTATION
There are two ways to transport your boat; on top of your car, or on a boat trailer. Before we
discuss that, there are a few things you need to do to prepare the boat:
• For the majority of transportation applications the
rigger will be removed from the boat.
• We recommend that the nuts & bolts stay on the boat
to prevent the bolts from scratching other riggers in
transport.
• To ensure long life of the Velcro on the shoes, fasten
them before travel.
• You can use the provided bungee to fix the seat to
the slides (see photo), or you can remove the seat
altogether by sliding it to the stern of the slides and
bumping the bow of the seat with the heel of your
hand (this requires some care in the singles and the
lightweight double to not damage the paint).
• Check that all the slide wing nuts and the feet wing
nuts are tight to prevent them from falling out and
possibly causing damage to other boats.
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