Insuring Gougeon: cover and premium
catamarans and multihulls · several countries
Gougeon: american epoxy pioneer with a trailerable sailing catamaran. NAMMERT insures a Gougeon 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
9,6 m
Premium from
from €39 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Gougeon; cover, cost and conditions
Gougeon Brothers is based in Bay City, Michigan. Meade, Jan and Joel Gougeon founded the company in 1969 and were among the people who brought epoxy into boatbuilding and boat repair, developing their own materials and processes along the way. For years the Bay City workshop turned out one-off racing sailboats and composite blades for wind turbines. When the wind turbine market collapsed in 1986, the brothers looked for a second line of work and tried something new for them: a production boat. Jan Gougeon drew a catamaran to a short brief. It had to be light, trailerable, fast and fun, with room for two or three people over a weekend. The slim, light hulls and the plain deckhouse make a Gougeon 32 easy to recognise.
Our model records hold exactly one design from the brand: the Gougeon 32 Katamaran, listed as a sailing catamaran of 9.56 metres. It appears with build years from 1990 to 1999, with no variant, no motorboat and no second line. Production does not reach into recent years, so every boat available today is second hand and carries a few decades of history. At just under ten metres the Gougeon 32 sits close to the limit of what a multihull can still take on the road, which is exactly what it was designed for. For such a small range the background is unusually well documented, since the yard itself published a great deal about its work with epoxy.
Owning a Gougeon 32 means looking after an epoxy composite structure. Check for moisture around deck fittings, chainplates and any later repairs, since water in the core is the real enemy of a light boat. The trailer deserves the same attention as the hulls: bearings, brakes, lights and the mechanism that brings the hulls together for the road. On a boat bought abroad, ask for the paperwork and the history of the rig. Many owners still race these cats in club events, so look for worn sails, tired rudder fittings and signs of hard landings on the beach.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Who designed the Gougeon 32?
Jan Gougeon, one of the three brothers who founded Gougeon Brothers in Bay City, Michigan, in 1969.
He drew a light, trailerable catamaran with room for two or three people over a weekend.
Which build years of the Gougeon 32 are listed?
Our model records list the Gougeon 32 Katamaran with build years from 1990 to 1999 and a length of
9.56 metres.
It is the only design of the brand in our records.
The cover that fits
catamaran insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for catamaran insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Gougeon: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €39 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Gougeon, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Gougeon: 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, Gougeon included.
Insuring catamarans and multihulls, 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 Gougeon.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Gougeon, build years and cover
Gougeon 32 Katamaran is a cabin catamaran from Gougeon, built from 1990 to 1999.
For the Gougeon 32 Katamaran by Gougeon 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 Gougeon 32 Katamaran by Gougeon 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.
Gougeon insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Gougeon are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
