Offshore Insurance for a Self-Built Catamaran?

[elhix]

Does anyone know of a insurance company that would cover my self-built Shuttleworth catamaran for offshore cruising (N. Atlantic). I'm UK based.

The last couple I've requested a quote from ran for the hills when they heard the boat was a self-build...

[Efraim]

First of all your boat is not "self-built", it's being build by Elhix Boatbuilding Inc. You'll find that it's a lot easier to get insurance once you've created a company and have that company build your boat. The few pounds you spend on incorporation is nothing compared to the savings you make on your insurance.

[barnakiel]

Efraim - ????

You should be either shot or given a cold beer ;-))))

b.

[elhix]

Thanks!? Not sure if such chicanery is possible in the uk, but will investigate...

[barnakiel]

As far as chicanery in the UK is possible or not perhaps consult one Tony Blair ;-))))))))

Hihihi
barnie

[hellosailor]

With the corporation having no history, no track record, no Lloyd's ratings or inspections during the build process...good luck with that.