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Insuring Rossiter Yachts Ltd.: cover and premium
sailing boats and sailing yachts · several countries
Rossiter Yachts Ltd.: british sailing yacht builder from Christchurch. NAMMERT insures a Rossiter Yachts Ltd. 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
sailing boats and sailing yachts
Typical sizes
9,8 m
Premium from
from €39 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Rossiter Yachts Ltd.; cover, cost and conditions
Rossiter Yachts grew out of a boatyard on the river Avon at Christchurch on England's south coast. In 1936 Charles Purbrook, a silversmith, built himself a clinker sailing dinghy that became the Coot class, and in 1938 he moved to the riverside yard. Hugh Rossiter, trained as a naval architect with hands-on yard experience, joined in 1949 and took over in 1951, carrying on with wooden boats to the firm's own designs. His 27 foot Pintail of 1962 was built in wood until 1970, when the hulls moved to glassfibre. In 2018 the company began merging with Christchurch Marine to form Rossiter Marine Ltd.
Our model records hold two designs, both sailing yachts and both 9.75 metres long. The Curlew is listed from 1978 to 1997, the Lapwing from 1990 to 1997, so neither line reaches the most recent build years. Hugh Rossiter drew the Curlew; she was first built in carvel wood in 1980 and in glassfibre from 1981. She is a heavy displacement boat with shoal draught and a lifting keel, and she bears a clear resemblance to the cruising designs of Maurice Griffiths. The older Pintail is not part of our records.
Any Curlew or Lapwing on the market today is at least a quarter of a century old. The lifting keel is the first thing to look at: check the keel, its pivot and the lifting tackle for wear, and look for weeping around the keel box. A heavy hull like this moves gently in a seaway and suits shallow creeks and drying moorings. Wooden Curlews need the usual attention to seams and fastenings, while glassfibre boats deserve a moisture check below the waterline and a look at the deck fittings. A proper survey before buying is time well spent.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
How long are the Curlew and the Lapwing?
For Rossiter Yachts Ltd.: Both are listed in our records at 9.75 metres.
The Curlew runs from 1978 to 1997, the Lapwing from 1990 to 1997.
Who designed the Curlew?
For Rossiter Yachts Ltd.: Hugh Rossiter, who ran the Christchurch yard from 1951.
The Curlew was first built in wood in 1980 and in glassfibre from 1981,
with shoal draught and a lifting keel.
The cover that fits
sailing yacht insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for sailing yacht insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Rossiter Yachts Ltd.: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €39 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Rossiter Yachts Ltd.,
at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Rossiter Yachts Ltd.: What matters for sailing boats and sailing 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, Rossiter Yachts Ltd.
included.
Insuring sailing boats and sailing yachts, 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 Rossiter Yachts Ltd..
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Rossiter Yachts Ltd., build years and cover
Curlew is a sailing yacht from Rossiter Yachts Ltd., built from 1978 to 1997.
Lapwing is a sailing yacht from Rossiter Yachts Ltd., built from 1990 to 1997.
For the Curlew and Lapwing by Rossiter Yachts Ltd.
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 Curlew, Lapwing by Rossiter Yachts Ltd.
series: On sailing yachts the rig and the underwater hull are the expensive parts:
a dismasting quickly costs a quarter of the boat,
and osmosis counts as wear and is covered by no hull policy.
What does a used Rossiter Yachts Ltd. cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 2 models by Rossiter Yachts Ltd..
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curlew | 1981 to 1994 | €31,600 to €53,400 |
| Lapwing | 1993 to 1994 | €40,500 to €52,900 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Rossiter Yachts Ltd. insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Rossiter Yachts Ltd.
are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
