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Insuring Glasspar Boats: cover and premium
motorboats and sports boats · several countries
Glasspar Boats: californian pioneer of the fibreglass boat. NAMMERT insures a Glasspar 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
motorboats and sports boats
Typical sizes
4,3 to 5,4 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Glasspar Boats; cover, cost and conditions
Glasspar was one of the pioneers of the plastic boat. In 1947 Bill Tritt began building hulls of glass-reinforced plastic in his shop in Costa Mesa, California. His first project was a racing sailboat for the yachtsman John Green, named Green Dolphin; small dinghies and the first fibreglass masts soon followed. The company moved within Costa Mesa in 1950 and on to Santa Ana in 1951, and by 1958 it ran branch plants in Nashville, Petersburg, Olympia and Sherman. The range went from car-top boats to seagoing cabin models, with lines such as Lido, Marathon, Citation and Seafair, and Tritt even built the G2 sports car with a fibreglass body. He left in 1960, and late in the sixties Glasspar passed to Larson, which kept the name until the mid seventies.
Our model records hold four entries, all motorboats and all from the brand's Larson years. The Glasspar G 3 is the smallest at 4.32 metres and is listed from 1970 to 1979. The V 165 measures 4.95 metres and runs from 1970 to 1978. The V 175 reaches 5.35 metres and appears twice, once ending in 1977 and once in 1978, most likely two versions of the same hull. The V points to the vee bottom, the number to the length in feet and inches. No line goes beyond 1979, so every Glasspar today is a classic of at least forty-five years.
Old fibreglass runabouts are tougher than they look, but age shows in predictable places. Soft spots in the floor and transom, often from rotten plywood coring under the laminate, are the first thing to check. Gelcoat crazing is common and mostly cosmetic. Original upholstery, windscreens and chrome trim are hard to find, which is why a complete boat is worth far more than a project. Many owners restore a period outboard to match the boat. The Glasspar Owners Association keeps the history of these boats alive, and its members are a good source when checking whether a boat is original.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Who founded Glasspar?
For Glasspar Boats: Bill Tritt, who started building fibreglass hulls in Costa Mesa, California,
in 1947.
He left in 1960, and Larson took over the brand late in the sixties.
The boats in our model records date from 1970 to 1979.
Which Glasspar in the records is the largest?
For Glasspar Boats: The V 175 at 5.35 metres, listed in two versions.
The V 165 measures 4.95 metres and the G 3 4.32 metres.
All of them are trailer boats.
The cover that fits
motorboat insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for motorboat insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Glasspar Boats: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Glasspar Boats, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Glasspar Boats: What matters for motorboats and sports boats 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, Glasspar Boats included.
Insuring motorboats and sports boats, every brand and every condition
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 Glasspar Boats.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Glasspar Boats, build years and cover
Glasspar G 3 is a motorboat from Glasspar Boats, built from 1970 to 1979.
Glasspar V 165 is a motorboat from Glasspar Boats, built from 1970 to 1978.
Also a motorboat, built from 1970 to 1978.
Also a motorboat, built from 1970 to 1977.
For the Glasspar G 3, Glasspar V 165 and Glasspar V 175 by Glasspar Boats 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 Glasspar G 3, Glasspar V 165, Glasspar V 175 by Glasspar Boats 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 Glasspar Boats range in figures
These figures come from the model records we keep for Glasspar Boats: boat type,
build years and length, nothing estimated.
- motorboat
- 4 models, 1970 to 1979, 4.3 to 5.4 m
Which model was built when?
What does a used Glasspar Boats cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 1 models by Glasspar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Glasspar V 175 | 1973 to 1974 | €22,800 to €29,100 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Glasspar Boats insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Glasspar Boats are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
