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Can anyone recommend an insurance company please.

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monkeyhanger Rising Star

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1 minute ago, narrowboatmike said:

We are looking for narrowboat insurance for a 3 year old, 57ft,

owner fitout. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

I've been with "Nautical Insurance" of Leigh on Sea for at least 15 years. I'd highly recommend them. They paid up within a couple of days when I bent my prop and needed a couple of drydockings to sort it.

GUMPY Veteran II

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GJW have a reputation for paying out on claims.

Fair, comprehensive policy including contents. I've been with them over 20 years both as a livaboard and recreational boater.

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38 minutes ago, Loddon said:

GJW have a reputation for paying out on claims.

Fair, comprehensive policy including contents. I've been with them over 20 years both as a livaboard and recreational boater.

Thanks Loddon, will check them out .

2 hours ago, monkeyhanger said:

I've been with "Nautical Insurance" of Leigh on Sea for at least 15 years. I'd highly recommend them. They paid up within a couple of days when I bent my prop and needed a couple of drydockings to sort it.

Thanks Monkey hanger, will check them out.

42 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said:

Craftinsure, never claimed but I know some who have with no hassle.

Thanks Tracy, will check them out.

Arthur Marshall Veteran II

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Depends whether you need comprehensive or just third party. I've been with basic boat for twenty years,  3rd party which includes recovery if the damn thing sinks. If you're living on, you obviously need fully comp. Otherwise, it may be worth thinking about.

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Grassman Rising Star

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On 14/10/2022 at 16:52, monkeyhanger said:

I've been with "Nautical Insurance" of Leigh on Sea for at least 15 years. I'd highly recommend them. They paid up within a couple of days when I bent my prop and needed a couple of drydockings to sort it.

 

We've been with Nautical for 10 years and they are excellent. In June I had to be dry docked when the tiller mechanism broke after striking a submerged object. The claims process was easy and straightforward and they paid up within a week. Also when getting additional cover for some of the tidal waters such as the Severn Estuary their charges have always been very reasonable.

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Rebotco Rising Star

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Another vote for CraftInsure.

Been with them for 12 years now.  Everything done online and very simple and clear.

Premiums are highly competitive.

Had one large claim a couple of years ago, and they paid out very fairly. (Over £6K).

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1 hour ago, robtheplod said:

GJW also give you basic Canal & River Rescue cover in with it.. you can upgrade it if you want also.....

Do you know what you actually get from CRR.
You may well find you get more than you expect from CRR.
One trick is to offer one thing then you find that in order to take it up something new (£) pops up that you are not expecting but they were! 

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5 hours ago, oboat said:

Do you know what you actually get from CRR.
You may well find you get more than you expect from CRR.
One trick is to offer one thing then you find that in order to take it up something new (£) pops up that you are not expecting but they were! 


it’s a £50 call-out fee for RCR with GJW. 

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3 minutes ago, Stroudwater1 said:


it’s a £50 call-out fee for RCR with GJW. 

And that will only be the start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LadyG Veteran II

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Craftinsure good price easy to adjust excess

Paid out immediately and no fuss  and no increase after my claim. Five star 

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reg Experienced

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On 14/10/2022 at 18:12, Tracy D'arth said:

Craftinsure, never claimed but I know some who have with no hassle.

I will second that.

Started a claim once and they were very helpful.

CRAFTINSURE

 

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GUMPY Veteran II

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16 hours ago, robtheplod said:

GJW also give you basic Canal & River Rescue cover in with it.. you can upgrade it if you want also.....

Irrelevant for me as I wouldn't let the cowboys near my boat. 🤭

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2 hours ago, Loddon said:

Irrelevant for me as I wouldn't let the cowboys near my boat. 🤭

 

Thats a bit unfair, some RCR call out people are decent fellow boat owners. Was with a friend who called them out and you would be surprised at the boats they own or co-own sometimes lauded on here. 

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3 hours ago, Loddon said:

Irrelevant for me as I wouldn't let the cowboys near my boat. 🤭

Got me out of a pickle when doing the Avon Ring and the morse cable snapped - fixed in 40 mins........ cant complain about that..

LadyG Veteran II

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On 17/10/2022 at 06:33, reg said:

I will second that.

Started a claim once and they were very helpful.

CRAFTINSURE

 

Just had a renewal notice, up from £12pcm to £17.59 , so I'll be paying back the £600 they paid out  in about 100 months. I reckon it's still a win.

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Alan de Enfield Veteran II

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40 minutes ago, LadyG said:

Just had a renewal notice, up from £12prc to £17.59 , so I'll be paying back the £600 they paid out  in about 100 months. I reckon it's still a win.

 

What is a "prc" ?

I know what a "pcm" and a "pa" is but struggling to work out a prc.

 

(I doubt it's 'Precast Reinforced Concrete' or 'Peoples Republic of China')

 

 

 

 

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ditchcrawler Veteran II

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16 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:

 

What is a "prc" ?

I know what a "pcm" and a "pa" is but struggling to work out a prc.

 

(I doubt it's 'Precast Reinforced Concrete' or 'Peoples Republic of China')

 

 

 

 

How about MP miss print

 

reg Experienced

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12 hours ago, LadyG said:

Just had a renewal notice, up from £12pcm to £17.59 , so I'll be paying back the £600 they paid out  in about 100 months. I reckon it's still a win.

Thats interesting i have not had any notification.

 

Is your rise because of a claim?

 

If it is it is still, as you say, a good deal

 

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