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Insuring San Juan Composites: cover and premium
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San Juan Composites: american builder of composite motor yachts. NAMMERT insures a San Juan Composites 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
10 to 15,6 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
San Juan Composites; cover, cost and conditions
San Juan Composites, also known as San Juan Yachts, builds in Anacortes, Washington, on the edge of the island group that gave the yard its name. The people behind it are Donald Campbell and Randy McCurdy. They made their mark with the San Juan 38 and then the San Juan 48 express cruiser, a motor yacht drawn in the manner of a New England lobster boat: long, lean hull, upright bow, low superstructure and a lot of wood below. Construction is composite throughout. On the flybridge model the house is a single vacuum-infused moulding of E-glass and Corecell foam with vinylester resin. The yard deliberately keeps its numbers small.
Our model records list six designs, all entered as motor yachts. The smallest is the SJ 30 at 9.97 metres, listed from 2005 to 2017. Above it sit three boats of about 12.4 metres: the SJ 38 and the SJ 40, both from 2005 to 2014, and the SJ 40 ST, which joins in 2007 and also ends in 2014. At the top are the SJ 48 and the SJ 48 FB, each 15.58 metres long. The SJ 48 runs from 2005 to 2014, while the flybridge version already appears in 2004 and stays until 2017. The list therefore spans build years 2004 to 2017, and no line reaches into recent production.
Composite hulls of this kind are stiff and light, and they reward an owner who keeps water out of the core. On a used San Juan, look at every deck fitting, stanchion base and hatch frame, because that is where moisture can find its way into foam. A moisture meter survey of deck and hull is time well spent. The varnished joinery inside is part of the appeal and shows quickly whether the boat has been cared for. These yachts were built for fast cruising in sheltered and coastal waters, so check engine hours, shaft alignment and the state of the cooling systems as well.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
What does FB stand for on the SJ 48 FB?
For San Juan Composites: FB means flybridge, an open helm station on top of the superstructure.
The SJ 48 FB shares the 15.58 metre length of the SJ 48 but runs longer in our records,
from 2004 to 2017.
Which is the smallest San Juan?
For San Juan Composites: The SJ 30 at 9.97 metres, listed from 2005 to 2017.
Every other design from the yard measures more than twelve metres.
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 San Juan Composites: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a San Juan Composites,
at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For San Juan Composites: 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, San Juan Composites 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 San Juan Composites.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by San Juan Composites, build years and cover
SJ 30 is a motor yacht from San Juan Composites, built from 2005 to 2017.
SJ 48 FB is a motor yacht from San Juan Composites, built from 2004 to 2017.
Also a motor yacht, built from 2005 to 2014.
Also a motor yacht, built from 2005 to 2014.
SJ 40 ST is a motor yacht from San Juan Composites, built from 2007 to 2014.
Also a motor yacht, built from 2005 to 2014.
For the SJ 30, SJ 48 FB, SJ 38 by San Juan Composites and 3 more series the market value and the
replacement cost often differ widely.
An agreed value removes the age-based scale, and the figure in the policy stands.
For the SJ 30, SJ 48 FB, SJ 38 by San Juan Composites 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 San Juan Composites range in figures
These figures come from the model records we keep for San Juan Composites: boat type,
build years and length, nothing estimated.
- motor yacht
- 6 models, 2004 to 2017, 10 to 15.6 m
Which model was built when?
What does a used San Juan Composites cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 2 models by San Juan Composites.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SJ 40 | 2008 to 2014 | €107,900 to €194,500 |
| SJ 40 ST | 2010 to 2014 | €119,400 to €188,400 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
San Juan Composites insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your San Juan Composites are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
