Insuring Seaward: cover and premium
motor yachts · several countries
Seaward: british builder of semi-displacement motor boats. NAMMERT insures a Seaward 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
7,1 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Seaward; cover, cost and conditions
Seaward Boats is a British yard set up by Barry Kimber in 1980. Kimber developed semi-displacement motor boats in the tradition of the Nelson designs, and the family likeness is easy to spot: a high, strong bow, a classic wheelhouse and a hull drawn for rough water rather than outright speed. In 2002 the business moved to Cowes on the Isle of Wight, and it is now owned by The Boat Development Company Ltd. Over the years the range has run from the Seaward 23 up to boats of around 42 feet, and the 23 even has its own owners' club, the Seaward Squadron, which holds rallies every season.
Our model records hold one Seaward design, the Seaward 23 motor cruiser at 7.1 metres, listed with build years from 2003 to 2009. Its lines go back to TT Boat Designs, and it sleeps up to four people. What sets it apart is the large, deep cockpit together with an open backed wheelhouse, a layout that suits family cruising and weekends away. Many owners come to it from sailing, looking for a motor boat that handles the sea in a similar spirit. One point to watch: a sailing boat called Seaward 23 was also built in Florida by a different company.
A Seaward 23 is a glass fibre boat meant to be used in all sorts of weather, so a buyer should look at how it has been used rather than at the year alone. Check the engine hours and service records, the shaft and stern gear, the steering and the condition of the wheelhouse windows and their seals. Water in the bilge or soft patches around deck fittings deserve a closer look. Boats from the Isle of Wight yard are at home in the Solent and along the English Channel coast, and owners often take them on to sheltered estuaries and inland waters.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Which Seaward is in the model records?
The Seaward 23 motor cruiser at 7.1 metres, recorded from 2003 to 2009.
It is the only design of the brand in our records and sleeps up to four people.
Is the Seaward 23 the same boat as the sailing boat of that name?
No.
This Seaward 23 is a motor boat from the British yard Seaward Boats on the Isle of Wight.
The sailing boat with the same name comes from Florida and was built by a different company.
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 Seaward: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Seaward, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Seaward: 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, Seaward 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 Seaward.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Seaward, build years and cover
Seaward 23 is a motor yacht from Seaward, built from 2003 to 2009.
For the Seaward 23 by Seaward 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 Seaward 23 by Seaward 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.
What does a used Seaward cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 1 models by Seaward.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Seaward 23 | 2006 | €31,200 to €39,800 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Seaward insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Seaward are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
