Insuring Lytton: cover and premium
motor yachts · several countries
Lytton: british builder of inland motor cruisers. NAMMERT insures a Lytton 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
5,9 to 8,3 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Lytton; cover, cost and conditions
Lytton belongs to the world of British inland waterways. In 1978 the business was reformed and renamed Lytton Boat Building Ltd, and from then on it moulded and built its own boats. The first result was the Discovery 850, in essence an Elysian Super Sportsman under a new name, aimed at rivers and canals. The Elysian boats came from Appleyard Lincoln & Co of Ely, whose 27 ft hull stayed unchanged for years. The Super Sportsman had been built for speed with twin Volvo petrol engines. Lytton dropped those thirsty twins in favour of slow, economical diesels, and the brochure listed the BMC 1.5 as the only choice. A Discovery is easy to place by the lines of the Elysian hull and its leisurely, lock to lock character.
Our model records list three designs under the Lytton name: two motor yachts and one sailing boat. The Holiday Cruiser 850 is listed from 1975 to 1982 and the Discovery 850 from 1976 to 1983, both at 8.3 metres. The source ties the Discovery to the renaming in 1978, while our data shows it from build year 1976. Then there is the Holiday 18/590 at 5.9 metres, entered as a sailing boat and built from 1973 to 1982. No design runs into the most recent build years; production in our data ends with 1983. Every Lytton is therefore more than four decades old. Lengths run from 5.9 to 8.3 metres, with the two 850 models exactly level.
A river cruiser of this age is mostly about its engine and its systems. The BMC 1.5 diesel was common in British boats of the period, and parts and know-how can still be found, but a buyer should ask for service records, look for oil leaks and listen to it from cold. Check the shaft, the stern gland and the engine mounts, and lift the floorboards to see how dry the bilge is. Wiring on boats from the seventies has often been extended by several owners, so trace it back to the panel. Windows, canopies and their seals take a beating from years of sun and rain. Many of these boats have spent their lives on fresh water, which is kind to the hull.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
How is the Lytton Discovery 850 related to Elysian?
The Discovery 850 is essentially a renamed Elysian Super Sportsman,
offered by Lytton after its renaming in 1978 for rivers and canals,
with an economical diesel instead of twin petrol engines.
How old are Lytton boats today?
In our model records the build years run from 1973 to 1983,
so every Lytton is more than forty years old.
A survey and the engine's service history are worth more than the build year.
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 Lytton: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Lytton, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Lytton: 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, Lytton 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 Lytton.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Lytton, build years and cover
Discovery 850 is a motor yacht from Lytton, built from 1976 to 1983.
Holiday 18/590 is a sailing boat from Lytton, built from 1973 to 1982.
Holiday Cruiser 850 is a motor yacht from Lytton, built from 1975 to 1982.
For the Discovery 850, Holiday 18/590 and Holiday Cruiser 850 by Lytton 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 Discovery 850, Holiday Cruiser 850 by Lytton 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.
For the Holiday 18/590 by Lytton series:
On boats this size the condition of rig and fittings decides.
A dismasting is covered, worn terminals after years are not.
The Lytton range in figures
These figures come from the model records we keep for Lytton: boat type, build years and length,
nothing estimated.
- motor yacht
- 2 models, 1975 to 1983, 8.3 m
- sailing boat
- 1 model, 1973 to 1982, 5.9 m
Which model was built when?
What does a used Lytton cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 2 models by Lytton.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery 850 | 1979 to 1980 | €12,100 to €15,800 |
| Holiday 18/590 | 1976 to 1979 | €4,400 to €5,600 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Lytton insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Lytton are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
