john_q
Active member
Dear all – can you help?
I am trying to get insurance (3rd party or fully comp) for a Trans Atlantic and beyond trip starting this year. I have seen various threads on the forum but still need help.
I have a Robert Tucker steel ketch built in the 70’s which we have taken across the pond before and is having a major re fit as we speak. The crew will consist of myself and SWMBO only. I have no problem getting a survey done if required – will probably get it done anyway.
In summary – so far I have had very high quotes for fully comp (£2,500 – £3,500 PA) and can find no one who offers 3rd party only
Having spoken to the usual culprits from the yachting press ads, I have summarised the progress so far
James Steele - existing insurer - No 3rd party cover available, £3,500 pa fully comp with 3 crew min
Admiral – underwriters say no to any type cover due age and low boat value
GJW direct will not do fully comp
Panataneus – no longer offer 3rd party for Atlantic, only offer this cover for Europe and the Med to new customers - would probably do fully comp (£2,500 Pa) but want 3 crew
Bishop Skinner – looks a possible for fully comp
Yacht Insurance (Traffords) – do not offer this type of cover
Yacht Line – do not offer this type of cover
Navigator and General - do not offer this type of cover
St Margaret – Boat too old
3rd party – do not offer blue water cover
Newton Crum - looks a possible for fully comp
Giles - looks a possible for fully comp
Basic Boat liability – do not offer blue water cover
My thoughts are that I would like to get 3rd party cover as the fully comp prices are too steep ( I could buy another boat after 5 years buy not paying some of the quotes I have received so far!). Any suggestions on what to try next?
Thanks
John Q
Yacht Triumphant
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I am trying to get insurance (3rd party or fully comp) for a Trans Atlantic and beyond trip starting this year. I have seen various threads on the forum but still need help.
I have a Robert Tucker steel ketch built in the 70’s which we have taken across the pond before and is having a major re fit as we speak. The crew will consist of myself and SWMBO only. I have no problem getting a survey done if required – will probably get it done anyway.
In summary – so far I have had very high quotes for fully comp (£2,500 – £3,500 PA) and can find no one who offers 3rd party only
Having spoken to the usual culprits from the yachting press ads, I have summarised the progress so far
James Steele - existing insurer - No 3rd party cover available, £3,500 pa fully comp with 3 crew min
Admiral – underwriters say no to any type cover due age and low boat value
GJW direct will not do fully comp
Panataneus – no longer offer 3rd party for Atlantic, only offer this cover for Europe and the Med to new customers - would probably do fully comp (£2,500 Pa) but want 3 crew
Bishop Skinner – looks a possible for fully comp
Yacht Insurance (Traffords) – do not offer this type of cover
Yacht Line – do not offer this type of cover
Navigator and General - do not offer this type of cover
St Margaret – Boat too old
3rd party – do not offer blue water cover
Newton Crum - looks a possible for fully comp
Giles - looks a possible for fully comp
Basic Boat liability – do not offer blue water cover
My thoughts are that I would like to get 3rd party cover as the fully comp prices are too steep ( I could buy another boat after 5 years buy not paying some of the quotes I have received so far!). Any suggestions on what to try next?
Thanks
John Q
Yacht Triumphant
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