Marine Insurance

[honeybee]

Who is the best company to deal with for Marine Insurance for a boat valued at about £22k with kit on board ?


Chris

 

[Major Catastrophe]

Many of us smaller boat owners use Craftinsure.

At least they have reduce the water bubbling sound on their website.

 

[Chas25]

I've just taken out a policy with Bishop Skinner following others on here who suggested them, over £100 cheaper for the same (very comprehensive) level of cover (thats around £480 down to £350)

So far very happy, not had to test their service with a claim!

 

[gjgm]

alker brothers maybe

 

[Cliveshep]

I insure with St Margarets for same value boat, inland/tidal/offshore use at £185 p.a

 

[honeybee]

Has anyone used Navigaters & General ?

they seem to be the same price as Craft Insure @ £347.55 for the year withe the boat left int he water

 

[Pinnacle]

You could do worse than JGWDirect.

 

[Alistairr]

I've always used Mardon, they specialize in faster boats and allow for waterskiing or such.

If you need the no. just ask.

AL.

 

[honeybee]

Will call Mardon just now.


not long now until we get her on the water

 

[honeybee]

Thanks Alistair! Really good price. I take it you have not had any issues with them in the past ?

 

[Alistairr]

Yes, never had a problem with them, but then i've never made a claim, Been with them 6 yrs now, and still manage to get an addition discount each time i phone to query my renewal, also they will give extra discount if you decide to do any training, like we did, after owning the boat for a few years.

Cheers

Al.

 

[103denby]

I have just insured a Falcon 23spc today, £15,000 value with £320 excess for only £157 a year
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[duncan]

currently making a claim with them - been with them about 12 years and 3 boats.

will no doubt post shortly if any problems!

 

[Major Catastrophe]

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currently making a claim with them

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What was it, the weight of fish you caught, damaged the boat?

Sorry, it's only jealousy.

Mutter, &%£!, grumble. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[l'escargot]

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Has anyone used Navigaters & General ? ...

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Was with them for my last boat, settled a third party claim efficiently and with minimum of fuss.

 

[Chas25]

How much have you been quoted then!!?

 

[honeybee]

£312 fully comp, £250 excess and covers ski-iers and inflatable toys liability.

Bassing it on a brand new bayliner 192, £22k including equipment on board and left on the water all year round (not that it will be). This also covers on the trailer and travellin
They started off at £346 but came down to £312 when I asked for a discount.


Chris

 

[Sneds]

Sound about right to me, I use Traffords.

 

[lazyliz]

I have been with Craft Insure for three years.
I have a £50000 Monterey and they charge me £23 a month.
Like most Insurers, you don't know how well you money is spent until you have to make a claim.

 

[Sneds]

Very good point, cheapest ain't allway best.