Insuring Marvel Co.: cover and premium
inflatables and RIBs · several countries
Marvel Co. (Marvel 7.50 Open/Cabin): greek builder of rigid inflatable boats. NAMMERT insures a Marvel Co. 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
inflatables and RIBs
Typical sizes
5 to 12,5 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Marvel Co.; cover, cost and conditions
Marvel is a Greek builder of rigid inflatable boats, founded and owned by Evangelos Karabetsos. The name became known beyond Greece through the Marvel 41, which he developed with the studio Nikos Manafis Design: a RIB of 12.52 metres with a beam of 3.45 metres, built in an armoured version to escort a larger yacht through Mediterranean waters. A passenger version with an enclosed deck and a guest tender were planned alongside it. Power comes either from twin inboards or twin outboards. Smaller Marvel boats are a familiar sight in Greek charter fleets, both on the islands and around Athens.
Our model records list eight Marvel designs, all rigid inflatables and all reaching into the latest build years. The Marvel 9.59 starts in 2016, the other seven in 2017. The names roughly follow the length in metres: the Marvel 5.05 measures 4.99 metres, the 6.90 is 6.99 metres and the 7.50 Open/Cabin 7.49 metres, either open or with a cabin. At around nine and a half metres sit the 9.59 and the 9.60, both 9.52 metres. Above them comes the 41 series in three versions: the Marvel 41 Armored and Marvel 41 S at 12.52 metres each and the Marvel 41 T at 11.99 metres. The range thus runs from a small day boat to a big RIB of over twelve metres.
Greek RIBs often lead a busy life. Some have worked in charter, ferrying guests to beaches and coves several times a day, so engine hours and service records count for more than the build year alone. Tubes are the first thing to inspect: seams, patches and the bond to the hull show how the boat has been treated, and long hours under strong sun take their toll on the fabric. On the larger boats, check the steering, the console and any cabin for water ingress. The smaller models travel well on a trailer, which makes them popular for island hopping and family days at sea.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
What do the numbers in Marvel model names mean?
For Marvel Co.: On the smaller boats they roughly match the length in metres:
the Marvel 6.90 measures 6.99 metres and the 7.50 Open/Cabin 7.49 metres.
The 41 marks the large series of around twelve metres, offered as Armored, S and T.
Which is the smallest Marvel?
For Marvel Co.: In our model records it is the Marvel 5.05 at 4.99 metres, built from 2017.
It is small enough to tow behind a car on a trailer.
The cover that fits
boat insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for boat insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Marvel Co.: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Marvel Co., at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Marvel Co.: What matters for inflatables and RIBs 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, Marvel Co.
included.
Insuring inflatables and RIBs, every brand and every condition
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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 Marvel Co..
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Marvel Co., build years and cover
Marvel 5.05 is an inflatable with engine from Marvel Co., built since 2017.
Also an inflatable with engine, built since 2017.
Marvel 7.50 Open/Cabin is an inflatable with engine from Marvel Co., built since 2017.
Also an inflatable with engine, built since 2016.
Also an inflatable with engine, built since 2017.
Marvel 41 Armored is an inflatable with engine from Marvel Co., built since 2017.
Marvel 41 S is an inflatable with engine from Marvel Co., built since 2017.
Marvel 41 T is an inflatable with engine from Marvel Co., built since 2017.
As the Marvel 5.05, Marvel 6.90, Marvel 7.50 Open/Cabin by Marvel Co.
and 5 more series are still in production, parts are available and repair costs are predictable.
Even so, value it at replacement cost including retrofitted electronics, not at list price.
For the Marvel 5.05, Marvel 6.90, Marvel 7.50 Open/Cabin by Marvel Co.
and further series: On an inflatable the cause decides, not the damage:
a tear from impact is covered, porous fabric after years in the sun is not.
The outboard belongs in the policy with its serial number.
The Marvel Co. range in figures
These figures come from the model records we keep for Marvel Co.: boat type,
build years and length, nothing estimated.
- inflatable with engine
- 8 models, since 2016, 5 to 12.5 m
Which model was built when?
What does a used Marvel Co. cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 8 models by Marvel Co..
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marvel 41 Armored | 2020 to 2021 | €273,900 to €380,300 |
| Marvel 41 S | 2020 to 2021 | €225,800 to €316,600 |
| Marvel 41 T | 2020 to 2021 | €194,900 to €275,300 |
| Marvel 5.05 | 2020 to 2024 | €19,400 to €39,400 |
| Marvel 6.90 | 2020 to 2024 | €39,000 to €74,900 |
| Marvel 7.50 Open/Cabin | 2020 to 2024 | €50,200 to €90,100 |
| Marvel 9.59 | 2019 to 2021 | €97,500 to €142,200 |
| Marvel 9.60 | 2020 to 2021 | €101,100 to €138,300 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Marvel Co. insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Marvel Co.
are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
