Insuring Befoil: cover and premium
catamarans and multihulls · several countries
Befoil: french maker of a foiling catamaran. NAMMERT insures a Befoil 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
catamarans and multihulls
Typical sizes
4,9 m
Premium from
from €39 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Befoil; cover, cost and conditions
Befoil has been based in Lorient in Brittany since 2017. The company grew out of Voilavion, a research project built on Benjamin Magnard's idea for a boat that flies on hydrofoils, and its start was backed by the Brittany region, the public bank BPI and Mer Invest. It makes one boat, the Befoil 16, a 16-foot catamaran whose specification was worked out with the naval architects VPLP. What sets her apart are the self-regulating T-foils and two load-bearing rudders that lift her clear of the water from around eight to ten knots, depending on the version. The first hulls were rotomoulded polyethylene, made with Erplast; the lighter Sport version moved to glassfibre hulls from the Spanish yard Mestral Marine Works. The target is private owners and sailing schools who want to learn foiling without a racing background.
Our model records hold one Befoil design: the Befoil 16 at 4.87 metres, listed from build year 2017 and still running into the most recent build years. The list therefore spans the whole life of the company so far. Our records make no distinction between the original boat with its plastic hulls and the lighter, stiffer Befoil 16 Sport; both appear under the same name. Beam varies between 2.50 and 4.30 metres depending on the set-up, and top speed is given as up to 20 knots. When buying, it pays to note the exact version and build year from the paperwork, as hull material and weight differ noticeably between the two.
A foiling catamaran of this size lives on its trolley and on the beach. Before every session the T-foils and both rudders deserve a close look, because nicks and cracks along the leading edges change how the boat flies. Rinse the foil cases, pins and hardware with fresh water after a day in salt water. Learners capsize, and a mast that digs into the sand or a foil that touches bottom near the shore is part of the learning curve. On a used boat, check the hull joints and the foil wells for stress marks, ask which version is on offer, the early rotomoulded hull or the lighter Sport, and look at the age of the sails. A sailing school boat will usually have worked harder than one from a private owner.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Where is the Befoil 16 developed?
In Lorient in Brittany, where Befoil has been based since 2017.
The specification of the catamaran was worked out with the naval architects VPLP.
How long is the Befoil 16?
For Befoil: 4.87 metres, or 16 feet, hence the name.
In our model records she is the brand's only design,
running from 2017 into the most recent build years.
The cover that fits
catamaran insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for catamaran insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Befoil: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €39 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Befoil, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Befoil: What matters for catamarans and multihulls 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, Befoil included.
Insuring catamarans and multihulls, every brand and every condition
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 Befoil.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Befoil, build years and cover
Befoil 16 is an open catamaran from Befoil, built since 2017.
As the Befoil 16 by Befoil series is still in production,
parts are available and repairs are predictable.
Still, set the value at replacement cost, including sails, rigging or gear you bought later.
For the Befoil 16 by Befoil series: Open catamarans are beached and trailed,
so most damage happens ashore and in transit, not on the water.
Befoil insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Befoil are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
