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Insuring Van Dam Boats: cover and premium
motorboats and sports boats · several countries
Van Dam Boats: american builder of wooden motorboats. NAMMERT insures a Van Dam Boats 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
motorboats and sports boats
Typical sizes
7,3 to 10,7 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Van Dam Boats; cover, cost and conditions
Van Dam Custom Boats is a family business in Northern Michigan that has been building wooden boats since 1977. Its most talked-about launch is the Victoria Z, drawn by Michael Peters Yacht Design of Florida. The brief was to combine raw power with timeless lines and to wrap the result in Honduras mahogany. Hull and deck are a wood composite with a mahogany outer skin; the timber comes from a single log and is book matched, so the grain mirrors itself from port to starboard. Twin Arneson surface drives sit at the stern, and the large stainless rudders are cut in-house on the yard's own CNC machine. A Van Dam is known by its varnished mahogany, and on the Victoria Z by teak decks, hand-tooled leather seats and custom stainless hardware.
Our model records list two motorboats. The Van Dam 24' measures 7.32 metres and the Victoria Z 10.65 metres. Both start in 2018 and reach into the most recent build years, so both remain in production. The Victoria Z carries two modernised Ford 427 engines producing around 1,100 hp between them, good for a top speed of 85 knots through its surface drives. Just over three metres separate the two boats; the 24' keeps to day-boat proportions, while the Victoria Z is a sports boat with the spirit of a racer. Our list holds no older designs for the brand, even though the yard has been working in wood for decades.
Bright-finished mahogany asks for a steady cycle of sanding and fresh varnish, and these boats are happiest stored indoors, away from sun and frost. On a used boat, look closely at the varnish for cracks or grey patches where water may have reached the wood, and check the bedding around every fitting. A wood-composite hull with a mahogany skin behaves differently from traditional planking, so repairs belong with a yard that knows the method. High-output petrol V8 engines and surface drives call for a documented service history, so ask for records of engine rebuilds, drive servicing and rudder checks. Leather upholstery likes shade and regular conditioning, and polished stainless needs fresh water after every outing.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
What is the Victoria Z built from?
For Van Dam Boats: Hull and deck are a wood composite with an outer skin of Honduras mahogany.
The timber comes from a single log and is laid book matched.
In our model records the Victoria Z measures 10.65 metres.
Are the Van Dam designs still being built?
Yes, for Van Dam Boats too: The Van Dam 24' and the Victoria Z both appear in our model records
from 2018 onwards and reach into the most recent build years.
The cover that fits
motorboat insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for motorboat insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Van Dam Boats: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €49 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Van Dam Boats, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Van Dam Boats: What matters for motorboats and sports boats 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, Van Dam Boats included.
Insuring motorboats and sports boats, 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 Van Dam Boats.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Van Dam Boats, build years and cover
Van Dam 24' is a motorboat from Van Dam Boats, built since 2018.
Victoria Z is a motorboat from Van Dam Boats, built since 2018.
As the Van Dam 24' and Victoria Z by Van Dam Boats 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 Van Dam 24', Victoria Z by Van Dam Boats series:
On a motorboat the drive is the single most valuable part.
Damage after grounding is covered, an engine failure from wear is not.
What does a used Van Dam Boats cost?
We hold today’s price ranges by year for 2 models by Van Dam Boats.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Van Dam 24' | 2021 to 2024 | €83,700 to €126,900 |
| Victoria Z | 2021 to 2024 | €266,500 to €428,300 |
Estimate from our boat records, October 2026.
Not a survey.
Van Dam Boats insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Van Dam Boats are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
