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George Mottle: australian builder of a cruiser racer. NAMMERT insures a George Mottle 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
sailing boats and sailing yachts
Typical sizes
10 m
Premium from
from €39 a year for liability
Worth knowing
George Mottle; cover, cost and conditions
George Mottle built a sailing yacht in New South Wales, on the east coast of Australia, that still carries his name. It was designed by Joe Adams, an Australian naval architect known for fast boats that behave well at sea; Graham Radford, later a partner at Adams Yacht Designs, also worked on the design. The Mottle 33 is a glassfibre cruiser racer with a fin keel, spade rudder and masthead sloop rig. Mottle built her from the seventies until about 1983. The moulds and rights then went to Naut Yachts, where the boat continued as the Naut 33. A Mottle 33 is recognisable by its slim, light hull and generous sail plan, a boat that races at the club and cruises along the coast.
Our model records hold exactly one design, the Mottle 33, entered as a sailing yacht of 9.99 metres. It is listed with build years from 1972 to 1991, a span that includes years when the moulds were already with another builder. The line does not reach into recent build years, and no other design appears under the Mottle name. At just under ten metres the Mottle 33 is a typical yacht for two to four people, big enough for coastal passages and handy enough for a small crew. The boat was built in Australia, and that is where the line has its roots. Every one of them is at least three decades old and has often passed through several owners.
An older fin keel yacht needs a close look below the waterline. Check the keel bolts and the joint between keel and hull, and look at the spade rudder bearings and stock for play. A masthead rig of this age may still carry original standing rigging, which should be replaced if its history is unknown. Inside, look for signs of water at the chainplates and the deck hardware. Boats that raced hard in club fleets may have newer sails but tired winches. A survey before purchase pays off on a yacht of this age.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Who designed the Mottle 33?
The Australian naval architect Joe Adams, with Graham Radford involved.
George Mottle built her in New South Wales,
and later the moulds went to Naut Yachts, where she became the Naut 33.
Which build years of the Mottle 33 are listed?
For George Mottle: Our model records list the Mottle 33 as a sailing yacht of 9.99 metres with
build years from 1972 to 1991.
The cover that fits
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Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from George Mottle: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €39 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a George Mottle, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For George Mottle: What matters for sailing boats and sailing 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, George Mottle 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 George Mottle.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by George Mottle, build years and cover
Mottle 33 is a sailing yacht from George Mottle, built from 1972 to 1991.
For the Mottle 33 by George Mottle 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 Mottle 33 by George Mottle series:
On sailing yachts the rig and the underwater hull are the expensive parts:
a dismasting quickly costs a quarter of the boat,
and osmosis counts as wear and is covered by no hull policy.
What does a used George Mottle cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 1 models by George Mottle.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mottle 33 | 1975 to 1988 | €18,500 to €31,800 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
George Mottle insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your George Mottle are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
