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Dual 496 28 cat vs big power single engine 26-27 cat ins cost

Ibeplumbing

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I've heard that cats 28 ft or larger with dual motors can get real expensive for insurance. But I've also heard that single engine cats with big power can be up there too if over 500 hp. Can someone give me an idea about this. I need to know if this will be a factor with my next boat purchase. I'm coming from a 25ft cat with 500hp
 

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'99 DCB Mach 26 - Full Coverage - 65k replacement cost - 100mph/900hp - $1235/yr
 

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It can be a factor, however there are a lot of factors that go into a policy. Value, speed, experience and over all coverage.

I have clients that pay less then a $1,000 for single engine cats, and some that pay $2,500. Twin engine's of course can be all over the map do to size and speed. Value is a big part of it, so as the boat gets bigger, the value goes up, the premium goes up. You don't have to expect to pay $6,000 just because you went bigger and twin engine. Of course it depends on the agent writing it to, some that don't have much boat experience or none at all will misrepresent the risk to be more competitive, yet the misrepresentation can fall on you. When you find a boat that you may consider, give a call I can put together a quote for you.
 

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Andy is great to work with. Pulled a deal together for me in 2 days that was not easy.
 

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Yes, Andy is great to work with, just try to remember he doesn't own the insurance company's. Yet at least. :)
 

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Thanks for the responses guys. Andy, I will definitely give you call when I find something that I am serious about
 

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Get a twin, or you will wish you did.
 

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'01 DCB Mach 26, 750hp/100mph 50k boat and 5k trailer replacement. $1320yr. I'm 30 years old with a speeding ticket on my record still
 
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