{"id":495,"date":"2016-05-27T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.collinginsurance.com\/blog\/?p=495"},"modified":"2016-05-30T00:33:38","modified_gmt":"2016-05-30T00:33:38","slug":"top-ways-to-prepare-for-boating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.collinginsurance.com\/blog\/top-ways-to-prepare-for-boating\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Ways to Prepare for Summer Boating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With summer right around the corner, many are eager to get outside and enjoy some of their favorite past times. For those who live near waterfronts of all kinds, boating has remained a popular method of recreation for quite some time now. Before you start heading towards the beach, please take the following tips under consideration. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Documentation Ready?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, make sure that all of your documents in relation to the boat are up-to-date and readily available. Things change and expire all the time, to avoid any unnecessary complications, make sure that everything is is either current or that you renew it as soon as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Servicing the Boat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to that, there are few things more important than having your boat serviced and making sure that it is fully operational. This can be quite a task depending on the size and model of your boat. Therefore, it may be your best bet to contact a professional to have them inspect your boat annually. This can be a bit costly, depending on which company you use. Nevertheless, you cannot put a price on safety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get it Insured&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, make sure your boat is properly insured. Accidents happen. Given the grand nature of most boats and the propensity to cause massive damage, it is vital to ensure your boat is covered for any and all types of potential accidents. Contact&nbsp;Colling Insurance Services, Inc. today to speak with one of our independent agents. Proudly serving the Lakewood, CO area, call, email, or stop in to discuss the type of boat you have, your coverage concerns, and pick the policy that is most suitable for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With summer right around the corner, many are eager to get outside and enjoy some of their favorite past times. For those who live near waterfronts of all kinds, boating has remained a popular method of recreation for quite some time now. 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