New to the game

[Kerley99]

As the title suggests I am new to the boat game and was hoping for a bit of advice. I am in the process of buying my first motor boat (a long held dream) and trying to get as much info as possible. Can anyone recommend a good/cheap surveyor in the Solent area and also the most cost effective insurance. Thanks in advance.

 

[hunti]

We've used Towergate Mardon for the last few years, not the cheapest but reasonable for the cover and always reliable to get hold of and accept ammendments to policy.

 

[jhr]

Saunders Morgan-Harris have been recommended on here several times. I have no experience of Duncan Saunders, but Hugo Morgan-Harris surveyed my current boat and was extremely thorough and efficient. He even put up with me being present while he did the survey (which I'd highly recommend, if you're able to be there). Don't know about price - I suspect they're not the cheapest, but imho you tend to get what you pay for with surveyors.

So far as insurance is concerned, I've recently switched to GJW after a bad experience with Haven Knox-Johnson. They (H K-J) generally have a good reputation, but I will never use them again. Read the small print very carefully.....

 

[rafiki_]

So far as insurance is concerned, I've recently switched to GJW after a bad experience with Haven Knox-Johnson. They (H K-J) generally have a good reputation, but I will never use them again. Read the small print very carefully.....[/QUOTE]

I use HK-J and only have a very good experience to date. Made 1 claim which they dealt with extremely well. Premium is very good too. Have use GJW in the past, and was pleased with them too.

 

[PaulGooch]

Can only help with insurance, i'm with Craft Insure.

 

[Kerley99]

Thanks.
Have been qouted £770 with £300 excess for a £130k 39' motor boat with no NCB or experience. Does that sound fair?

 

[gjgm]

Thanks.
Have been qouted £770 with £300 excess for a £130k 39' motor boat with no NCB or experience. Does that sound fair?

Doesnt sound wrong, anyway. Just be aware marine insurance isnt like other insurance in what is covered. One off cases are hard to make a judgement by, but a company that has a reputation for being very fair in accepting claims might be worth a bit more premium.

 

[SovereignDiver]

I have used Paul Homer the MBM surveyor. V comprehensive report and in my view great value for money.