Insuring Unique: cover and premium
motor yachts · several countries
Unique: norwegian builder of motor cruisers. NAMMERT insures a Unique 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
8,3 to 10 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Unique; cover, cost and conditions
Unique is a Norwegian brand from Sarpsborg in Østfold, close to the Swedish border and the Oslofjord. The boats were built there until 2002, after which production passed to Nordic Oceancraft. The most familiar designs are the Unique 833 and the Unique 9000, and the 833 was tested in its day by the Norwegian magazine Sjøsport. The yard built cabin motor cruisers for fjord and coastal use, the everyday boat on Norway's south east coast. The model names give away the length, so 833 means 8.33 metres, while the letters ac, c and S mark different deck layouts.
Our model records list four Unique designs, all classed as motor yachts. The oldest is the Unique 833 ac at 8.33 metres, listed from 1983 to 1991. In 1985 two versions of the Unique 900 followed, the 900 c+ac and the 900 S, both 9.55 metres long and built until 1993. The Unique 1000 at ten metres appears from 1986 and also ends in 1993. No line reaches the most recent build years, and the Unique 9000 is not part of our records. The range is compact, between 8.3 and ten metres, and was created within little more than a decade.
A Unique on the market today is a boat from the eighties, and its history matters more than its brochure. Ask whether the engine is original or has been replaced, and look at the engine beds and the fuel tank, which are hard to reach on a cruiser of this size. Windows and hatches on boats of this age often need new seals. Norwegian boats are usually laid up ashore for the winter, so the cradle and the condition of the hull bottom tell a lot about how carefully a boat has been kept. Used Unique boats seldom come up for sale, so patience pays off.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
What do the numbers in Unique model names mean?
They give the length: the Unique 833 ac measures 8.33 metres,
both Unique 900 versions 9.55 metres and the Unique 1000 ten metres.
The letters ac, c and S mark different deck layouts.
Is Unique still being built?
No, not for Unique either: The boats were built in Sarpsborg, Norway, until 2002,
after which production passed to Nordic Oceancraft.
The four lines in our model records all end by 1993.
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 Unique: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Unique, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Unique: 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, Unique 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 Unique.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Unique, build years and cover
Unique 900 c+ac is a motor yacht from Unique, built from 1985 to 1993.
Unique 900 S is a motor yacht from Unique, built from 1985 to 1993.
Unique 1000 is a motor yacht from Unique, built from 1986 to 1993.
Unique 833 ac is a motor yacht from Unique, built from 1983 to 1991.
For the Unique 900 c+ac, Unique 900 S,
Unique 1000 by Unique and 1 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 Unique 900 c+ac, Unique 900 S, Unique 1000 by Unique 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 Unique range in figures
These figures come from the model records we keep for Unique: boat type, build years and length,
nothing estimated.
- motor yacht
- 4 models, 1983 to 1993, 8.3 to 10 m
Which model was built when?
What does a used Unique cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 4 models by Unique.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unique 1000 | 1989 to 1990 | €32,600 to €42,300 |
| Unique 833 ac | 1986 to 1988 | €17,800 to €24,800 |
| Unique 900 c+ac | 1988 to 1990 | €26,600 to €35,700 |
| Unique 900 S | 1988 to 1990 | €29,900 to €40,100 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Unique insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Unique are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
