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Insuring James & Caddy: cover and premium
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James & Caddy: weymouth boatbuilder of motor yachts. NAMMERT insures a James & Caddy 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
12,6 to 14,8 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
James & Caddy; cover, cost and conditions
James & Caddy was a boatbuilder in Weymouth on the Dorset coast, and its name is closely tied to the Nelson motor boats. The yard fitted out the glassfibre Nelson 32, 34 and 45 hulls moulded by Tyler Boats and Halmatic. John Askham drew the Weymouth 32 for James & Caddy; before that, working for TT Boat Designs, he had designed the original Nelson 34 and the Nelson 40. Halmatic later bought the yard and kept the Weymouth name for a whole range of semi displacement boats. A Weymouth, in other words, carries the name of the harbour where it was finished.
Our model records list two designs, both motor yachts. The Weymouth 42 measures 12.62 metres and the Weymouth 48 reaches 14.82 metres. Both are recorded for the build years 1972 to 1979, and neither line continues into later years. The whole range therefore belongs to the seventies, and today these yachts are found only on the second hand market. After some fifty years most of them have been through engine changes, rewiring and new interiors, so two boats of the same model can differ a great deal.
With a yacht of this age the survey matters more than the brochure. Engine beds, shaft seals, fuel tanks and wiring deserve a close look, as do any later alterations to the superstructure. Paperwork from refits tells a buyer which parts are original and which are recent. Boats of twelve to fifteen metres are often used for longer coastal passages, so ground tackle, bilge pumps and navigation lights should be checked as carefully as the engines. A well documented history is worth more than a fresh coat of paint.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Which Weymouth models did James & Caddy build?
For James & Caddy: Our model records list two motor yachts:
the Weymouth 42 at 12.62 metres and the Weymouth 48 at 14.82 metres, both built from 1972 to 1979.
Who designed the Weymouth boats?
John Askham drew the Weymouth 32 for James & Caddy.
He had earlier designed the original Nelson 34 and the Nelson 40 for TT Boat Designs.
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 James & Caddy: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a James & Caddy, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For James & Caddy: 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, James & Caddy 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 James & Caddy.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by James & Caddy, build years and cover
Weymouth 42 is a motor yacht from James & Caddy, built from 1972 to 1979.
Also a motor yacht, built from 1972 to 1979.
For the Weymouth 42 and Weymouth 48 by James & Caddy 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 Weymouth 42, Weymouth 48 by James & Caddy 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.
What does a used James & Caddy cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 2 models by James & Caddy.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth 42 | 1975 to 1976 | €58,300 to €74,200 |
| Weymouth 48 | 1975 to 1976 | €76,100 to €102,600 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
James & Caddy insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your James & Caddy are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
