Insuring HopYacht: cover and premium
catamarans and multihulls · several countries
HopYacht: south African builder of electric sailing catamarans. NAMMERT insures a HopYacht 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
9,4 m
Premium from
from €39 a year for liability
Worth knowing
HopYacht; cover, cost and conditions
HopYacht is based in Hout Bay near Cape Town in South Africa. The brand is the idea of local sailor Paul Tomes, who teamed up with Du Toit Yacht Design, where Anton du Toit drew the boat. The result is a compact cruising catamaran with no combustion engine on board. Two 6 kW electric pod drives from E-Propulsion push her along, cooking happens on an induction plate and an electric heater supplies hot water. The target crew is a couple or a young family heading for the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. Her beam is kept to 3.44 metres, narrow enough to fit a berth meant for a 36 to 38 foot monohull, and the hulls can be taken apart and shipped in two standard containers.
Our model records list one design, the HopYacht 30 sailing catamaran, with build years from 2018 to 2022 and a length of 9.35 metres. No other lines or sizes appear, and the entry does not reach the most recent build years. The rig is kept simple, with a furling genoa as the only headsail and the mast stepped well aft. Sail area is around 29.5 square metres and draught about 0.7 metres, shallow enough for many anchorages that deeper boats cannot reach. The builder also offered the boat on a shared ownership basis, with several couples splitting one yacht.
Life with an electric catamaran revolves around energy. A buyer should ask for the age and charge history of the battery bank, check the state of the charger and any solar panels, and see the pods run under load. Salt water and electrics need clean, dry connections, so look behind panels for corrosion. Because the hulls can be separated, the joints and fastenings between hulls and bridge deck deserve a careful inspection, especially on a boat that has been shipped. The shallow draught invites beaching in sandy bays, so inspect the keels and pod housings for scrapes. Ask how many days the boat has spent in charter.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
How does the HopYacht 30 move when there is no wind?
For HopYacht: On two electric pod drives from E-Propulsion, 6 kW each.
There is no combustion engine on board, and the galley and water heater run on electricity as well.
How wide is the HopYacht 30?
For HopYacht: Her beam is 3.44 metres on a length of 9.35 metres.
That lets her squeeze into a berth meant for a 36 to 38 foot monohull,
and the hulls can be taken apart to travel in shipping containers.
The cover that fits
catamaran insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for catamaran insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from HopYacht: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €39 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a HopYacht, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For HopYacht: 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, HopYacht 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 HopYacht.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by HopYacht, build years and cover
HopYacht 30 is a cabin catamaran from HopYacht, built from 2018 to 2022.
For the HopYacht 30 by HopYacht series the market value and the replacement cost often differ
widely.
An agreed value removes the age-based scale, and the figure in the policy stands.
For the HopYacht 30 by HopYacht 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.
What does a used HopYacht cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 1 models by HopYacht.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HopYacht 30 | 2021 to 2022 | €108,000 to €149,500 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
HopYacht insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your HopYacht are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
