Insuring Bourne: cover and premium
motor yachts · several countries
Bourne: british hull moulder for Norfolk Broads motor cruisers. NAMMERT insures a Bourne 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
10,5 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Bourne; cover, cost and conditions
The Bourne 35 belongs to the Norfolk Broads, the network of rivers and lakes in the east of England. Rip Martins drew the hull in the early 1960s, and a Nottingham firm, Bourne Plastics, moulded it; the first hull was delivered in 1962. Martins first marketed the shape as the Griffin 35, but the moulder's name soon stuck. Bourne never sold complete boats. It supplied the glassfibre hull, and Broads yards such as Moores, Herbert Woods, Ernest Collins of Wroxham and Aston Boats at Loddon added the superstructure and fit-out. That is why two Bourne 35s rarely look alike.
Our model records list one design under Bourne: the Bourne 35, a 10.5 metre motor yacht with build years from 1981 to 1987. These are late examples of a hull that had already been on the water for two decades, and nothing in the records reaches into recent production. The sources give 10.7 metres for most finished versions, with individual yards at 10.5 or 10.8 metres depending on how the superstructure was built. The original boats paired a glassfibre hull with a wooden superstructure. Aquafibre later moulded the same hull, and several old Bourne 35s have since swapped their timber tops for a modern Aquafibre 35 superstructure.
Buying a Bourne 35 means buying one yard's interpretation of a shared hull, so the first job is to find out who finished it and whether the top is still original. A timber superstructure on a glassfibre hull needs watching where the two meet: soft wood around the deck joint, windows and hatches is common on older boats. Check the hull for osmosis after decades in fresh water, and look at the engine beds and stern gear. Broads cruisers lead a gentle life at low speed, but they also see a lot of locks, moorings and bumps against staithes, so rubbing strakes and fenders tell their own story.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Who built the Bourne 35?
Bourne Plastics of Nottingham moulded the hull to a Rip Martins design,
delivering the first one in 1962.
Various Norfolk Broads yards then added the superstructure and interior,
which is why the boats differ so much.
How is the Bourne 35 related to the Griffin 35?
For Bourne: They share the same hull.
Rip Martins first marketed it as the Griffin 35 before it took the moulder's name.
Our model records list it at 10.5 metres with build years from 1981 to 1987.
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 Bourne: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Bourne, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Bourne: 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, Bourne 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 Bourne.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Bourne, build years and cover
Bourne 35 is a motor yacht from Bourne, built from 1981 to 1987.
For the Bourne 35 by Bourne 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 Bourne 35 by Bourne 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 Bourne cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 1 models by Bourne.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne 35 | 1984 | €34,100 to €43,400 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Bourne insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Bourne are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
