Samson C-Shell 36

[DumnMad]

Originally Posted by portlist

I am looking at a C-Bird 36 to purchase. Before I purchase this boat I looked into getting insurance, as I plan to sail around the Pacific. So far I have had no luck at all. The hull numbers don't come up on insurance companies computers and most of them will not touch a ferrocement hull.
Anyone have a suggestion?

There are many great, durable Ferro ocean cruisers. On the pier back in Nelson before we left NZ there were 4 out of about 20 which were ferro and all had done well offshore in rugged conditions. Just make sure the engine, plumbing, electrical and other installations are to professional standards.

Just get 3rd party cover. Too much hassle to insure older ferro, steel or timber boats. Don't worry about the off-shore thing either - if it goes down off-shore the boat would be the least of your worries. Learn to read weathermaps instead.(And know your plumbing systems )
Edward William seem OK for 3rd party. They wouldn't survive if they didn't perform for marina and government claims.

[Steve Bean]

My C-Mist 32 has been insured with State Farm since I bought it in 1985. I'm in California.