Insuring Hero Båt: cover and premium
sailing boats and sailing yachts · several countries
Hero Båt: norwegian builder of offshore cruising yachts. NAMMERT insures a Hero Båt 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
10,2 to 11,6 m
Premium from
from €39 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Hero Båt; cover, cost and conditions
Hero Båt stands for sailing yachts from Norway. The hulls were moulded in glassfibre by Hero Marin, a business that today runs a yard with winter storage at Nesbru near Oslo. The well-known Hero designs came from the civil engineer Eivind Amble. The Hero 101 was his breakthrough as a sailboat designer: a quick, seaworthy cruiser made for open water. The Hero 114 grew out of a competition run by the Norwegian magazine Seilas to find the ideal cruising boat. Both are familiar names in Norway, not least through the crew of Sorgenfri, who sailed their Hero 101 around the world.
Our model records hold two designs, both sailing yachts. The Hero 101 is listed with build years 1972 to 1984 at 10.2 metres. The Hero 114 CS follows with 1983 to 1989 at 11.58 metres, so the number in the name roughly gives the length in decimetres. The two lines overlap by only two build years, the 114 CS being the larger of the two. Neither reaches recent build years, so any Hero on offer today is a used yacht.
Many Hero yachts have done serious mileage, and some have crossed oceans. Before buying, look at the chainplates and their attachment to the hull, the condition of the standing rigging and the rudder bearings. Hulls from the seventies may show osmosis, and deck hardware bedded long ago often leaks. Boats prepared for long passages tend to carry wind vanes, extra tankage and heavy ground tackle, which is useful kit but adds weight and needs checking too. A well-documented refit history is worth a great deal on a boat of this age.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Who designed the Hero yachts?
For Hero Båt: The Hero 101 and Hero 114 were drawn by Eivind Amble, a Norwegian civil engineer.
The 101 was his breakthrough as a designer,
and the 114 grew out of a competition run by the magazine Seilas.
Which Hero is the larger boat?
For Hero Båt: The Hero 114 CS at 11.58 metres, built from 1983 to 1989.
The Hero 101 measures 10.2 metres and appears in our records with build years 1972 to 1984.
The cover that fits
sailing yacht insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for sailing yacht insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Hero Båt: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €39 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Hero Båt, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Hero Båt: 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, Hero Båt 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 Hero Båt.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Hero Båt, build years and cover
Hero 114 CS is a sailing yacht from Hero Båt, built from 1983 to 1989.
Hero 101 is a sailing yacht from Hero Båt, built from 1972 to 1984.
For the Hero 114 CS and Hero 101 by Hero Båt 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 Hero 114 CS, Hero 101 by Hero Båt 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 Hero Båt cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 1 models by Hero Båt.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hero 114 CS | 1986 | €41,600 to €53,000 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Hero Båt insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Hero Båt are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
