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Insuring Aberdour Marine Ltd: cover and premium
motor yachts · several countries
Aberdour Marine Ltd: builder of the Norseman motor cruiser drawn by G L Watson. NAMMERT insures a Aberdour Marine Ltd regardless of year built or where you bought it, 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
11,6 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Aberdour Marine Ltd; cover, cost and conditions
The Norseman 38 is the boat that carries the Aberdour Marine name. Her lines came from the design office of G L Watson and are based on the Watson class lifeboats, which explains the sturdy, seagoing reputation the type still enjoys. A broker's listing for a 1969 example describes how she is put together: a GRP hull, deck and superstructure in epoxy-sheathed plywood, twin diesels on shafts, twin rudders and wheel steering. At 37 ft 6 in overall, with a beam of 11 ft 3 in and a draft of 3 ft 6 in, she is a compact displacement cruiser with lifeboat ancestry, sleeping five in two cabins.
Our model records hold a single design for Aberdour Marine: the Norseman 38, listed as a motor yacht, built from 1966 to 1972 and measuring 11.58 metres. No line of the brand reaches into recent build years, so every boat is now more than half a century old. There are no further sizes or variants in the data. Seven model years make a short production window, and anyone looking for a Norseman 38 today is looking at the used market, where each boat has to be judged on its own history rather than on its build year.
A boat of this age is only as good as her last survey. The glassfibre hull tends to be the smaller worry; the plywood deck and superstructure deserve the closer look, especially around fittings, windows and anywhere water could have crept under the epoxy sheathing. Twin diesels mean two sets of engine mounts, shafts, stern glands and cutless bearings to inspect. A draft of just over a metre suits sheltered coasts and estuaries, and two engines make close-quarters handling in tight harbours much easier. Invoices and photos from earlier refits help a buyer see what has already been done and what is still to come.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
What inspired the Norseman 38?
For Aberdour Marine Ltd: The Watson class lifeboats.
The design came from the G L Watson office and the boat was built by Aberdour Marine.
Our model records list the Norseman 38 from 1966 to 1972 at 11.58 metres.
How is a Norseman 38 built?
For Aberdour Marine Ltd: According to the description of a 1969 example, with a GRP hull,
a deck and superstructure in epoxy-sheathed plywood and twin diesels driving through shafts.
The plywood parts deserve the closest look at a survey.
The cover that fits
motor yacht insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for motor yacht insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Aberdour Marine Ltd: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Aberdour Marine Ltd,
at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Aberdour Marine Ltd: 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, Aberdour Marine Ltd included.
Other builders in this class
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 the manual of your Aberdour Marine Ltd.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Aberdour Marine Ltd, build years and cover
Norseman 38 is a motor yacht from Aberdour Marine Ltd, built from 1966 to 1972.
For the Norseman 38 by Aberdour Marine Ltd series 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.
For the Norseman 38 by Aberdour Marine Ltd series:
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.
What does a used Aberdour Marine Ltd cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 1 models by Aberdour Marine Ltd.
The table shows what boats in average condition are worth,
from the oldest to the youngest year on record.
Choose your exact model, year and condition in the calculator.
| Model | Years built | Range today |
|---|---|---|
| Norseman 38 | 1969 | €47,600 to €60,600 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Aberdour Marine Ltd insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Aberdour Marine Ltd are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
