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Insuring Supercat Marine: cover and premium
catamarans and multihulls · several countries
Supercat Marine: south African builder of power catamarans. NAMMERT insures a Supercat Marine 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
catamarans and multihulls
Typical sizes
8,9 to 11,7 m
Premium from
from €39 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Supercat Marine; cover, cost and conditions
Supercat Marine builds power catamarans in South Africa, on a smallholding just inland of Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape. Dennis Schultz founded the business; his sons Neil and Clinton now run it, with their father on hand as an adviser. The boats ride on two slim hulls in displacement mode, cutting through the water rather than climbing onto the plane. They are built first and foremost for offshore fishing, on day trips into the seas off the South African coast. A Supercat is recognisable by its narrow twin hulls, a wheelhouse forward and an open fishing deck behind it, which on the latest Sliver 29 sits on the same level as the wheelhouse floor.
Our model records list two Supercat designs, both power catamarans and both entered from 2018. The Supercat Sliver 29 measures 8.9 metres and the Supercat 38 Sport Custom 11.7 metres. Both lines reach into the most recent build years. The Sliver 29 itself goes back further than our entries: according to a South African boat test, the first one went into production early in 2007 with twin 40 hp four-strokes. A reworked version was tested in January 2022 with twin 60 hp outboards and a top speed of about 21 knots. The two designs are 2.8 metres apart in length and share the slender twin-hull layout.
A displacement catamaran trades top speed for a steady ride, which is why range and fuel planning matter more than raw power. Twin outboards mean twin service records: on a used boat, check both engines, the steering linkage and the fuel system, and compare the hours on port and starboard. Fishing boats lead hard lives, so look closely at rod holders, hatches and the deck around them for cracks or water ingress. Saltwater use also calls for a careful look at wiring, switch panels and the electronics in the wheelhouse. Both hulls deserve an inspection along the keel line, where a catamaran takes the knocks when it is brought ashore or trailered.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Where are Supercat catamarans built?
For Supercat Marine: In South Africa, near Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape.
Our model records list the Supercat Sliver 29 at 8.9 metres and the Supercat 38 Sport Custom at
11.7 metres.
How long has the Sliver 29 been around?
For Supercat Marine: According to a South African boat test it went into production early in 2007,
and a reworked version was tested in January 2022.
Our records list it from 2018 into the most recent build years.
The cover that fits
catamaran insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for catamaran insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Supercat Marine: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €39 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Supercat Marine, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Supercat Marine: What matters for catamarans and multihulls 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, Supercat Marine included.
Insuring catamarans and multihulls, 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 Supercat Marine.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Supercat Marine, build years and cover
Supercat 38 Sport Custom is a cabin catamaran from Supercat Marine, built since 2018.
Supercat Sliver 29 is a cabin catamaran from Supercat Marine, built since 2018.
As the Supercat 38 Sport Custom and Supercat Sliver 29 by Supercat Marine series are still in
production, parts are available and repair costs are predictable.
Even so, value it at replacement cost including retrofitted electronics, not at list price.
For the Supercat 38 Sport Custom, Supercat Sliver 29 by Supercat Marine series:
On catamarans the bridgedeck between the hulls is the sensitive part,
and the berth belongs in the application: double width often means a mooring rather than a marina.
Supercat Marine insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Supercat Marine are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
