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Insuring Branson Boats: cover and premium
motor yachts · several countries
Branson Boats: british builder of steel trawler yachts. NAMMERT insures a Branson Boats 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
15,2 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Branson Boats; cover, cost and conditions
Branson Boats was a yard at Crowland in the east of England that built steel trawler yachts to designs by Gunter Marine Design of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. A broker's listing for a 1997 Branson Trawler 45 shows what defines them: steel hull, steel deck and steel superstructure, a multi hard chine hull rather than a rounded one, and teak on the aft deck. The boats were drawn for inland and coastal waters. A lantern mast and wide side decks suit canals, rivers and locks, and the layout works as a home afloat all year round. A Branson is easy to pick out by its angular, chined steel hull and broad side decks.
Our model records list two Branson designs, both motor yachts and both 15.18 metres long: the Marlin 46 and the Trawler 46. The Marlin 46 is listed from 1994 to 2003, the Trawler 46 from 1995 to 2003. Both lines end in the same year, and neither reaches the most recent build years. At just over 15 metres these yachts sit at a size that still fits many locks on inland waterways while offering enough room for longer coastal passages. Anyone looking for a Branson today is buying second hand, and the youngest of them were built more than two decades ago.
Steel is forgiving, but it has to be watched. Rust starts where paint is chipped, under fittings and in bilges that stay damp, so a hull survey with ultrasonic thickness readings is the first step before buying a used steel yacht. Anodes need regular renewal, and the electrical system should be checked for stray currents, especially on boats that spend long periods connected to shore power in a marina. Teak on the aft deck needs its seams kept tight. On a boat used as a liveaboard, ventilation and insulation matter as much as the engines, since condensation inside a steel hull works quietly from within.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
What are Branson yachts built from?
For Branson Boats: Steel.
Hull, deck and superstructure are steel, and the hull has multiple hard chines.
The designs came from Gunter Marine Design in Cowes,
and the boats were built at Crowland in England.
How large are the Branson designs in the model records?
For Branson Boats: Both designs on record, the Marlin 46 and the Trawler 46, measure 15.18 metres.
The Marlin 46 is listed from 1994 to 2003, the Trawler 46 from 1995 to 2003.
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 Branson Boats: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Branson Boats, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Branson Boats: 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, Branson Boats 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 Branson Boats.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Branson Boats, build years and cover
Marlin 46 is a motor yacht from Branson Boats, built from 1994 to 2003.
Trawler 46 is a motor yacht from Branson Boats, built from 1995 to 2003.
For the Marlin 46 and Trawler 46 by Branson Boats series 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.
For the Marlin 46, Trawler 46 by Branson Boats 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 Branson Boats cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 2 models by Branson Boats.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marlin 46 | 1997 to 2000 | €139,600 to €189,500 |
| Trawler 46 | 1998 to 2000 | €142,900 to €189,500 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Branson Boats insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Branson Boats are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
