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catamarans and multihulls · several countries
Force Engineering: american builder of cabin catamarans. NAMMERT insures a Force Engineering 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
8,2 m
Premium from
from €39 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Force Engineering; cover, cost and conditions
Force Engineering was a small, technically minded company in Florida, set up in the late seventies with one boat in mind: the Stiletto catamaran. The design came from Bill Higgins and Don Ansley, and the first boats were built in 1976 under the Stiletto Catamarans name, a division of Force Engineering. What set the boat apart was a method borrowed from aviation. Instead of the balsa or foam cores most yards were using at the time, the hulls were laid up in pre-impregnated glass cloth and epoxy over a Nomex honeycomb core, which kept the ratio of resin to fibre exact. In 1983 two of the company's engineers, the brothers Ron and Andy Nicol, bought the brand and kept building new boats until 1986. The range later grew with the Stiletto 30 and the Stiletto 23, both drawn by Peter Wormwood. A Stiletto is easy to recognise by its slender twin hulls, often described as a beach catamaran that has grown up.
Our model records hold a single line from the company: the Stiletto, a cabin catamaran 8.2 metres long, listed with build years from 1976 to 1988. The newest boat in that span is now close to forty years old and the oldest about half a century. The later Stiletto 23 and Stiletto 30 are not part of our records. Despite its racing roots, the Stiletto carries berths in both hulls along with a small galley and a head, so it suits club racing and short cruises alike. With a beam of a little over four metres, it needs noticeably more room in a marina than a monohull of similar length.
Because the hulls rely on a honeycomb core, a thorough survey matters more than usual on a used Stiletto. Look for soft spots, delamination around fittings and older repairs where water could have reached the core. Check the crossbeams and their attachment points, the trampoline, the rudders and the mast step, since these take the loads on a quick multihull. An active owners' group keeps the boats in use: some still race them in club fleets, others take them out for day sails and weekends in sheltered bays, along protected coasts and on large lakes. Spare parts and refit help remain available from Stiletto Catamarans, the business the Nicol brothers kept running after production ended.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
How big is the Stiletto in the model records?
For Force Engineering: The Stiletto is listed as a cabin catamaran 8.2 metres long.
Its beam is a little over four metres, with berths in both hulls.
Which build years are recorded for the Stiletto?
For Force Engineering: Our model records list the Stiletto from 1976 to 1988.
The later Stiletto 23 and Stiletto 30 are not included.
The cover that fits
catamaran insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for catamaran insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Force Engineering: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €39 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Force Engineering,
at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Force Engineering: 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, Force Engineering included.
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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 Force Engineering.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Force Engineering, build years and cover
Stiletto is a cabin catamaran from Force Engineering, built from 1976 to 1988.
For the Stiletto by Force Engineering 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 Stiletto by Force Engineering series:
On catamarans the bridgedeck between the hulls is the sensitive part,
and the berth belongs in the application: double width often means a mooring rather than a marina.
Force Engineering insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Force Engineering are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
