Insuring Owens: cover and premium
motor yachts · several countries
Owens: builder of classic motor yachts. NAMMERT insures a Owens 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
8,1 to 12,7 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Owens; cover, cost and conditions
In our records Owens stands for a set of classic motor yachts with build years from 1965. They are cabin cruisers and small motor yachts of a little over eight to almost thirteen metres, made for weekends aboard and trips on rivers, lakes and along the coast. Many models add a name to the number, such as Contessa, Maraudeur, Empress, Grenada or Jamaican, and the number roughly matches the length in feet. One design, the Barbary 35, sits under the brand without carrying the Owens name.
We list ten models, all motor yachts: the Owens 26 Contessa, 27 Maraudeur, 28, 30 Empress, 33, 37 Grenada, 40, 42, Jamaican 35 and Barbary 35. They range from the 8.05 metre 26 Contessa to the 12.7 metre Owens 42. Four are under ten metres, four between 10 and 11.3 metres and two above. Every model starts in 1965 in our records. Eight lines end in 1972 and the Owens 33 in 1974, while the 27 Maraudeur runs longest, to 1985.
An Owens today is a classic between forty and sixty years old, and its condition depends on how it has been kept. Regular checks of hull, fuel lines, wiring and engine mounts matter more than on a modern boat. A winter berth in a shed slows the ageing of deck and superstructure, and a careful owner's log adds value when the boat changes hands.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Which Owens models are recorded?
Ten motor yachts, from the 8.05 metre Owens 26 Contessa to the 12.7 metre Owens 42,
including the Jamaican 35 and the Barbary 35.
All of them start in 1965 in our records.
Which Owens was built longest?
The 8.25 metre Owens 27 Maraudeur, recorded from 1965 to 1985.
The Owens 33 runs to 1974 and the other eight models to 1972.
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 Owens: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Owens, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Owens: 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, Owens included.
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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 Owens.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Owens, build years and cover
Owens 27 Maraudeur is a motor yacht from Owens, built from 1965 to 1985.
Owens 33 is a motor yacht from Owens, built from 1965 to 1974.
Barbary 35 is a motor yacht from Owens, built from 1965 to 1972.
Owens 26 Contessa is a motor yacht from Owens, built from 1965 to 1972.
Also a motor yacht, built from 1965 to 1972.
Owens 30 Empress is a motor yacht from Owens, built from 1965 to 1972.
Owens 37 Grenada is a motor yacht from Owens, built from 1965 to 1972.
Also a motor yacht, built from 1965 to 1972.
Also a motor yacht, built from 1965 to 1972.
Owens Jamaican 35 is a motor yacht from Owens, built from 1965 to 1972.
For the Owens 27 Maraudeur, Owens 33,
Barbary 35 by Owens and 7 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 Owens 27 Maraudeur, Owens 33, Barbary 35 by Owens 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 Owens range in figures
These figures come from the model records we keep for Owens: boat type, build years and length,
nothing estimated.
- motor yacht
- 10 models, 1965 to 1985, mostly 8.1 to 12.7 m
Which model was built when?
What does a used Owens cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 10 models by Owens.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barbary 35 | 1968 to 1969 | €38,700 to €49,200 |
| Owens 26 Contessa | 1968 to 1969 | €55,500 to €70,700 |
| Owens 27 Maraudeur | 1968 to 1969 | €25,300 to €32,100 |
| Owens 28 | 1968 to 1969 | €46,200 to €58,900 |
| Owens 30 Empress | 1968 to 1969 | €84,400 to €107,400 |
| Owens 33 | 1968 to 1971 | €57,200 to €80,900 |
| Owens 37 Grenada | 1968 to 1969 | €62,500 to €79,500 |
| Owens 40 | 1968 to 1969 | €70,400 to €89,600 |
| Owens 42 | 1968 to 1969 | €68,100 to €95,500 |
| Owens Jamaican 35 | 1968 to 1969 | €54,600 to €69,400 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Owens insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Owens are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
