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Insuring Broadwater Boat Co: cover and premium
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Broadwater Boat Co: american builder of plywood cabin cruisers. NAMMERT insures a Broadwater Boat Co 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
6,6 to 10,3 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Broadwater Boat Co; cover, cost and conditions
The Broadwater Boat Company built boats in Mayo, Maryland, not far from Annapolis, from 1956 until 1980. Dave Ritchie founded it. The yard produced cabin cruisers in marine plywood over mahogany frames and aimed at an affordable price rather than at luxury, with a range running from 17 to 36 feet. Among the types owners remember most fondly are the Little Mariner, later also offered in glassfibre, and the Bay Breeze, a flybridge cabin cruiser. The wooden construction is what sets a Broadwater apart. Production ended decades ago, yet the boats still have a loyal following, and owners swap restoration experience with one another to this day.
Our model records list two Broadwater designs, both with build years from 1971 to 1979, which places them in the final decade of the yard. The Bay Breeze is recorded as a motor yacht of 10.3 metres and the Little Mariner as a motorboat of 6.6 metres, a difference of 3.7 metres. Neither design reaches into recent build years, and the latest year on record is 1979. Every boat of the brand on the market today is therefore around 45 years old or more, and most are found in the United States, where the yard sold its boats.
Plywood boats reward an owner who keeps fresh water out. On any Broadwater, check the chines, the transom and the area around fastenings for soft spots, and look at the edges of the plywood where the veneer can lift once water gets in. Good ventilation under a boat tent and a dry bilge make a real difference over the years. Ask whether a Little Mariner is built in wood or in the later glassfibre version, because the two need different checks. On a Bay Breeze, the structure carrying the flybridge and its rails is worth a close look, as are the engine bearers and the condition of the original wiring.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
What are Broadwater boats built from?
For Broadwater Boat Co: The yard in Mayo, Maryland,
built its cabin cruisers in marine plywood over mahogany frames.
The Little Mariner was later also offered in glassfibre,
so it is worth checking which version a boat is.
Which is the larger Broadwater design in the records?
For Broadwater Boat Co: The Bay Breeze motor yacht at 10.3 metres, a flybridge cabin cruiser.
The Little Mariner is listed at 6.6 metres, both with build years from 1971 to 1979.
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 Broadwater Boat Co: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Broadwater Boat Co,
at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Broadwater Boat Co: 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, Broadwater Boat Co 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 Broadwater Boat Co.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Broadwater Boat Co, build years and cover
Bay Breeze is a motor yacht from Broadwater Boat Co, built from 1971 to 1979.
Little Mariner is a motorboat from Broadwater Boat Co, built from 1971 to 1979.
For the Bay Breeze and Little Mariner by Broadwater Boat Co 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 Bay Breeze by Broadwater Boat Co 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.
For the Little Mariner by Broadwater Boat Co series:
On a motorboat the drive is the single most valuable part.
Damage after grounding is covered, an engine failure from wear is not.
The Broadwater Boat Co range in figures
These figures come from the model records we keep for Broadwater Boat Co: boat type,
build years and length, nothing estimated.
- motor yacht
- 1 model, 1971 to 1979, 10.3 m
- motorboat
- 1 model, 1971 to 1979, 6.6 m
What does a used Broadwater Boat Co cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 2 models by Broadwater Boat Co.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Breeze | 1974 to 1976 | €32,700 to €41,600 |
| Little Mariner | 1974 to 1976 | €14,200 to €18,000 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Broadwater Boat Co insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Broadwater Boat Co are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
