Where to insure self fitted boat

[bbdave]

I am trying to insure a souwester 18 the hull was bought from Salterns boatbuilders which i have fitted out seats gunwales etc. most insurers don't want to know any advice or help please.

Dave

 

[fisherman]

will they trust a survey?

 

[VicS]

My Sea Wych ( 19ft, home assembled) is insured by Navigators and General ~ part of the Zurich group. ( Small Craft Policy)

Reasons are purely historical

Not been asked for a survey

Cant say much more. Originally insured via the OA and Westminster Insurance Services. 30+ years ago ~ I just pay whoever sends the bill for renewal!

 

[Capt Popeye]

suggest you try for an Online quote with Compare Boat Insurance and a few of the other 'online' companies to assess the response

 

[Cloven]

Contact Yachtmaster Insurance

http://www.yachtmasterinsurance.co.uk/

They will be able to deal with this.

 

[bbdave]

Thanks i'll give them a try

Dave

 

[SHUG]

Do you have to have RCD certification for home builds before they are insurable?
www.Craftinsure.com are usually pretty good

 

[Tranona]

Do you have to have RCD certification for home builds before they are insurable?
www.Craftinsure.com are usually pretty good

No, unlikely as RCD is consumer legislation and home builds are exempt provided the builder does not sell within 5 years of launch. Can see insurers requiring a survey or similar to satisfy themselves that the boat is seaworthy if all risks insurance is required.