Insurance for 16ft Day boat in Coastal waters

[markpoint]

Does anyone have recommendations for insurers for a 16ft day boat used for pleasure fishing on South Coast please.
I have been told as the boat is of unknown age it is presumed to be over 20 years and require a full survey. I have made enquiries and this will cost about £400-£500 ! Ouch... Anyone had a similar problem and found a sensible insurer.

 

[tedbarnes]

Try Nautical Insurance Services of Southend - I only had to provide photos to show condition of somewhat larger boat.

 

[aitchw]

You might give Noble Marine a call as it might classify to them as a sailing dinghy irrespective of the fact it may not be a recognised 'class'. You may then be looking at sub £100.00 or thereabouts.

 

[Croak]

Depends what you want it for, if its only for third party to satisfy slipways marinas etc try "basic boat liability co"
web page

 

[Lakesailor]

Basic boat were dearer for 3rd Party than Noble were for Comprehensive for "Slippy".

No surveys required

 

[brianrunyard]

Take a look HERE Craftinsure calculator.

 

[starboard]

Newton Crum......very good for smaller boats and dighies.

Paul.

 

[steve123]

I have a Hunter 490 (16 foot trailer sailor) insured for coastal waters with Noble Marine for about £90. The boat is of unknown ago, over 20 years, and no survey was required.

 

[nyx2k]

i have a a 14ft cruiser i use on coastal waters and rivers. insured fully comp for hull, trailer and 2 engines. the premium was £129 from craftinsure

 

[Croak]

Noble say they are not able to provide insurance for "Any yacht aged over 20 years old, unless a recent, full survey and valuation report, is available."

 

[yoty]

Bishop & Skinner (bishopskinner.com) insure my 17 Dockrell in Plymouth for about £75 per year with RYA membership.

I've found them very competent and flexable but never had to claim.