I've been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

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I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

So, the new boat became mine on saturday, well, I handed over the last payment, apparently legal title becomes mine when wee have sorted out the british registry document, all of which is in the post.

I called the insurance company I had the Huntress insured (Coleman Marine) with and no trouble at all they gave me a quote, I also called the company that the Huntsman is insired with by the geezer I bought her off (Admiral) and they declined to quote cos of the value of such an old wooden boat and cos I would be a new customer to them. Cheeky Bastards. They suggested that I try GJW who should be foning me back as I type this.

For reference, 28 foot, wood, 1969, does 30 knots, insured for £30k, cruising area South Coast, English Channel and channel islands, quote from Coleman was £350.

Who else should I try? Is £350 reasonable?





For sale, 1970 Triumph Spitfire-sold, 1947 Lambretta, 1922 Great grandmother, PM for details.
 
Re: I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

THE BASIC BOAT LIABILITY COMPANY
18,BROMLEY ROAD
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TEL:08707 870030
FAX:08707 870040
Stamfordian gave me this
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Mick

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I want a big steel ex trawler or tug cheap needing work
 
Re: I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

£350 seems reasonable. It's a bit of a hopeless comparison, but our Fairline 42 costs £1400. I have always found GJW excellent.

By the way, dont confuse legal title with ownership. They're different things. You can still fully own the boat before you have legal title and have sorted the registration out, so you are probably on risk and would want to get insurance cover.
 
Re: I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

Try Haven Knox Johnson 01732 223600, 33 aquabell, £45,000, inland and coastal UK Continental La rochelle- River Elbe. £285.

J HAMER
 
Re: I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

Try pantaenius, I have used them for years and found them reasonable.
 
Re: I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

I wouldn't bother.

I had insurance with Haven for over 10 years and when I submitted my one and only claim they declined.
On renewal I said....... on your bike.
Now with St Margerets and saving about 25% on Haven.
 
Re: I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

Must admit have not made a claim, but others I know have and have received good service, however St Margerets will be explored at renewal time, thanks for the info.

J HAMER
 
Re: I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

Hmmm, still sounds a bit high.
I'm with Bishop Skinner, my boats insured for sixty thousand at a cost of 248 quid. This covers everything even prop damage.

Syd :-)
 
Re: I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

Apparently they heard you'd been out with me for a day ! So there, that'll teach yer!

p.s. St Margarets, (but you haven't seen me- Right !!)

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Re: I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

Ok, thanks all, will have a fone round tomorrow.

BB

For sale, 1970 Triumph Spitfire-sold, 1947 Lambretta, 1922 Great grandmother, PM for details.
 
Re: I\'ve been refused insurance!! Cheeky b*stards.

inc Channel Islands, dos that mean your gonna visit??

Dom

I am boating again ;-)
 
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