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Insuring American Industries
motor yachts · several countries
American Industries: uS builder of sports yachts and trawlers. NAMMERT insures boats of this make regardless of year built or where you bought them, liability, hull, legal expenses and personal accident cover from one house, taken out online in five minutes.
At a glance
Origin
several countries
Class
motor yachts
Typical sizes
8,5 bis 15 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
American Industries; cover, cost and conditions
American Industries is listed with 7 models, all motor yachts. The range splits into two very different groups: the fast Sonic SS models in 28, 31, 35, 42 and 45 feet and the DeFever trawlers 43 and 49. Build years run from 1976 to 2001, lengths from 8.5 to 15 m.
Those two groups bring different risks. The Sonic models are fast sports yachts, where floating debris and grounding are the expensive events and comprehensive all risks hull cover is the appropriate basis. The DeFever trawlers are displacement boats for long passages, where the cruising area should be chosen generously and wooden superstructures bring the typical moisture damage with them.
NAMMERT insures boats from this yard regardless of build year and of where they were bought, including imports from the USA. On well kept ships we recommend an agreed fixed value, because the value can be above the depreciation table. You can calculate the premium for liability and hull cover in the online calculator in about 5 minutes.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
What separates the Sonic models from the DeFever trawlers?
The Sonics are fast sports yachts, the trawlers slow displacement boats with long range. For insurance that means different claim patterns and usually a different cruising area, so the use should be described precisely.
Is moisture damage to a wooden superstructure covered?
No; if it has developed over years it counts as wear. What is covered are sudden events. Regular inspection of deck penetrations prevents exactly this loss picture.
The cover that fits
For the whole class of boat
What matters for motor yachts is the same across every brand; engine output, how a claim is settled, cruising range and theft protection. The class page lists every point and every brand in this class.
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Nautical information What counts before you cast off, papers, equipment, waters
Licence
A powerboat licence (inland or coastal) is required from 15 hp (11.03 kW).
Registration
Registration from 3 hp; for trips abroad carry the boat certificate or flag document.
Waters
Inland, coastal and abroad; plan fairways, bridge clearances, draught and tides.
Equipment
Lifesaving gear, fire extinguisher, anchor, signalling equipment and correct navigation lights.
Cruising range
The agreed cruising range is stated in the policy and can be extended at any time.
Weather
Check wind force in Beaufort and wind direction before casting off, and allow for gusts.
General guidance, not a complete account; what governs are the rules of the waters you are on and your boat’s manual. Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by American Industries, build years and cover
Sonic 31 SS is a motor yacht from American Industries, built from 1990 to 2001.
Sonic 28 SS is a motor yacht from American Industries, built from 1990 to 2000.
Sonic 35 SS is a motor yacht from American Industries, built from 1990 to 2000.
Sonic 42 SS is a motor yacht from American Industries, built from 1993 to 2000.
Sonic 45 SS is a motor yacht from American Industries, built from 1990 to 2000.
Trawler de Fever 43 is a motor yacht from American Industries, built from 1976 to 1984.
Trawler De Fever 49 is a motor yacht from American Industries, built from 1977 to 1984.
For a series built in these years the market value and the replacement cost often differ widely. An agreed value removes the age-based scale, and the figure in the policy stands.
On motor yachts the drive and the electronics together make up about half the value. Both belong in the valuation, otherwise the sum insured is too low.
For a series of this age there is no list price left. That is why we work with an agreed value: you state the figure, we agree it, and in a total loss exactly that amount is paid, with no deduction for wear.
American Industries insured in five minutes.
Calculate the premium online, policy the same day, or call us: +49 3375 / 29 12 77.
