Insuring Shakespeare: cover and premium
boats of various types
Shakespeare builds boats of various types. NAMMERT insures a Shakespeare 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
various
Class
boats of various types
Typical sizes
varies by model
Premium from
from €39 a year for a sailing boat, from €49 for a motorboat
Worth knowing
Shakespeare; cover, cost and conditions
The programme comprises 36 model ranges of various kinds: motor boats such as the 540 SR, the 610 Swift, Magnum and Clubman, the 960 motor yacht and an inflatable boat with engine of 7.2 metres. The production periods run from 1974 to 2010. All of these types of boat can be insured with NAMMERT.
On powered boats and inflatable boats the outboard is a part that is easily lost. Full hull cover includes theft of parts including the outboard, and also vandalism, collision and grounding. Theft of the entire boat falls under limited hull cover.
Because production lies in the past, what is at issue today are used boats. We insure regardless of year of construction, place of purchase and previous owners, and the agreed value fixes the value in advance. The switching service cancels an existing previous policy free of charge.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Does the same policy apply to an inflatable boat as to a motor yacht?
For Shakespeare: The framework is the same, the rating is not.
Type of boat, value, year of construction,
engine output and cruising range determine the premium for each boat individually.
Who bears the loss in the case of vandalism in the harbour?
For Shakespeare: Vandalism is part of full hull cover, as is theft of parts including the outboard.
There is no time window and no night clause here.
The cover that fits
boat insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for boat insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Shakespeare: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €39 a year for a sailing boat, from €49 for a motorboat.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Shakespeare, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
Insuring a Shakespeare: what matters depends less on the brand than on engine output,
how a claim is settled and the waters you sail.
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 Shakespeare.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Shakespeare, build years and cover
7.2m is an inflatable with engine from Shakespeare, built from 2003 to 2010.
Shakespeare 540 SR is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1991 to 1999.
Shakespeare 960 is a motor yacht from Shakespeare, built from 1991 to 1999.
Shakespeare 650 is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1991 to 1998.
Shakespeare Summersport is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1980 to 1987.
Shakespeare 610 Swift is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1979 to 1985.
Shakespeare Magnum is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1974 to 1985.
Shakespeare Clubman is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1976 to 1983.
Also a motorboat, built from 1976 to 1983.
Shakespeare Mini Clubman is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1976 to 1983.
Shakespeare Skitender is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1976 to 1983.
Shakespeare Super Sports is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1976 to 1983.
Shakespeare Whisper 14 is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1976 to 1983.
Also a motorboat, built from 1974 to 1981.
Shakespeare M is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1975 to 1981.
Also a motorboat, built from 1974 to 1981.
Shakespeare Shadow is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1974 to 1981.
Shakespeare Super V Sportsman is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1973 to 1981.
Shakespeare S 380 is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1973 to 1980.
Also a motorboat, built from 1973 to 1980.
Also a motorboat, built from 1973 to 1980.
Also a motorboat, built from 1971 to 1980.
Also a motorboat, built from 1973 to 1980.
Shakespeare S 366 Mini Sportsman is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1972 to 1979.
Shakespeare S 440 Clubman is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1972 to 1979.
Shakespeare S 495 V.
Skitender is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1972 to 1979.
Shakespeare S 520 Super V.
Sportsman is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1972 to 1979.
Also a motorboat, built from 1971 to 1978.
Also a motorboat, built from 1971 to 1978.
Also a motorboat, built from 1971 to 1978.
Also a motorboat, built from 1971 to 1978.
Sea-Boat S 366 is a motorboat from Shakespeare, built from 1970 to 1977.
Also a motorboat, built from 1970 to 1977.
Also a motorboat, built from 1970 to 1977.
Also a motorboat, built from 1970 to 1977.
Also a motorboat, built from 1970 to 1977.
For the 7.2m by Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare 540 SR, Shakespeare 960,
Shakespeare 650 by Shakespeare and 29 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 7.2m by Shakespeare 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.
For the Shakespeare 540 SR, Shakespeare 650,
Shakespeare Summersport by Shakespeare and further series:
On a motorboat the drive is the single most valuable part.
Damage after grounding is covered, an engine failure from wear is not.
For the Shakespeare 960 by Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare range in figures
These figures come from the model records we keep for Shakespeare: boat type,
build years and length, nothing estimated.
- motorboat
- 34 models, 1970 to 1999, mostly 3.8 to 5.4 m
- inflatable with engine
- 1 model, 2003 to 2010, 7.2 m
- motor yacht
- 1 model, 1991 to 1999, 9.6 m
Which model was built when?
What does a used Shakespeare cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 23 models by Shakespeare.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2m | 2006 | €18,100 to €23,100 |
| Sea Boat S 475 | 1973 to 1974 | €9,400 to €12,100 |
| Sea-Boat S 472 | 1973 to 1974 | €8,600 to €11,100 |
| Shakespeare 540 SR | 1994 to 1996 | €7,200 to €9,700 |
| Shakespeare 650 | 1994 to 1995 | €16,600 to €21,500 |
| Shakespeare 960 | 1994 to 1996 | €36,900 to €50,100 |
| Shakespeare Clubman | 1979 to 1980 | €4,100 to €5,400 |
| Shakespeare Clubman | 1977 to 1978 | €5,700 to €7,300 |
| Shakespeare M | 1978 | €7,000 to €9,000 |
| Shakespeare Magnum | 1977 to 1982 | €7,100 to €9,400 |
| Shakespeare S 366 | 1974 to 1975 | €5,100 to €6,500 |
| Shakespeare S 380 | 1976 to 1977 | €4,700 to €5,900 |
| Shakespeare S 440 | 1976 to 1977 | €6,800 to €8,600 |
| Shakespeare S 440 Clubman | 1975 to 1976 | €5,100 to €6,500 |
| Shakespeare S 475 | 1976 to 1977 | €8,900 to €11,300 |
| Shakespeare S 495 | 1974 to 1975 | €7,800 to €9,900 |
| Shakespeare S 495 V. Skitender | 1975 to 1976 | €5,600 to €7,200 |
| Shakespeare S 520 Super V. Sportsman | 1975 to 1976 | €4,900 to €6,300 |
| Shakespeare S 530 | 1976 to 1977 | €14,300 to €18,100 |
| Shakespeare Shadow | 1977 to 1978 | €6,800 to €8,600 |
| Shakespeare Super Sports | 1979 to 1980 | €5,100 to €6,600 |
| Shakespeare Super V Sportsman | 1976 to 1978 | €8,600 to €11,000 |
| Shakespeare Whisper 14 | 1979 to 1980 | €7,600 to €9,900 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Shakespeare insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Shakespeare are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
