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Insuring Holterman & De Vries: cover and premium
motor yachts · several countries
Holterman & De Vries: dutch builder of steel motor yachts. NAMMERT insures a Holterman & De Vries 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
motor yachts
Typical sizes
9 to 12,8 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Holterman & De Vries; cover, cost and conditions
Holterman & De Vries is a Dutch yard. It began in 1966, when J. Holterman and his partner De Vries started building boats in Wanneperveen in Overijssel, and later moved to larger premises in Meppel. The yard builds steel motor yachts drawn by J. Holterman himself, meant for inland waterways as well as larger open waters. Alongside the Holterman name, part of the output carried the name Blauwe Hand, Dutch for blue hand. These cruisers are recognised by their heavy steel hulls and by interiors full of drawers and lockers, with rounded shapes and careful proportions.
Our model records list four designs, all motor yachts and all under the Blauwe Hand name. The earliest is the Blauwe Hand 900 at nine metres, built from 1970 to 1980. The Blauwe Hand Kruiser 1050 follows at 10.5 metres with build years from 1972 to 1979. Two larger boats arrive in the eighties: the Blauwe Hand Trawler at 12.5 metres from 1980 to 1989 and the Blauwe Hand Kruiser at 12.8 metres from 1986 to 1992. None of the four reaches into recent production, and lengths range from nine metres to just under 13.
A steel cruiser of this age lives or dies by the state of its plating. On a used Blauwe Hand a hull thickness survey with an ultrasonic gauge is the first step, followed by a look at the areas where water collects: under floorboards, around the engine room and behind built in furniture. Anodes, paint system and the stern tube deserve attention at every haul out. Most of these boats spend their lives on canals, rivers and lakes, where locks and bridges set the pace, and a well kept example can easily handle a summer on the IJsselmeer.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
What does the name Blauwe Hand mean?
Blauwe Hand is Dutch for blue hand.
Holterman & De Vries used the name for steel motor yachts; our records list the 900,
the Kruiser 1050, the Trawler and the Kruiser, built between 1970 and 1992.
Which Blauwe Hand design is the largest?
For Holterman & De Vries: The Blauwe Hand Kruiser at 12.8 metres, built from 1986 to 1992.
The Trawler comes close at 12.5 metres.
The cover that fits
motor yacht insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for motor yacht insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Holterman & De Vries: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Holterman & De Vries,
at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Holterman & De Vries: What matters for motor 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, Holterman & De Vries included.
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 Holterman & De Vries.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Holterman & De Vries, build years and cover
Blauwe Hand Kruiser is a motor yacht from Holterman & De Vries, built from 1986 to 1992.
Blauwe Hand Trawler is a motor yacht from Holterman & De Vries, built from 1980 to 1989.
Blauwe Hand 900 is a motor yacht from Holterman & De Vries, built from 1970 to 1980.
Also a motor yacht, built from 1972 to 1979.
For the Blauwe Hand Kruiser, Blauwe Hand Trawler,
Blauwe Hand 900 by Holterman & De Vries and 1 more 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 Blauwe Hand Kruiser, Blauwe Hand Trawler,
Blauwe Hand 900 by Holterman & De Vries and further series:
On motor yachts the drive and the electronics together make up about half the value.
Both belong in the valuation, otherwise the sum insured is too low.
The Holterman & De Vries range in figures
These figures come from the model records we keep for Holterman & De Vries: boat type,
build years and length, nothing estimated.
- motor yacht
- 4 models, 1970 to 1992, 9 to 12.8 m
Which model was built when?
What does a used Holterman & De Vries cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 2 models by Holterman & De Vries.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blauwe Hand 900 | 1973 to 1977 | €18,600 to €23,900 |
| Blauwe Hand Kruiser 1050 | 1975 to 1976 | €29,700 to €38,000 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Holterman & De Vries insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Holterman & De Vries are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
