Bob.Brook Posts: 1 27/02/2025	Bob.Brook Posts: 1 We are refitting OPUS a 1980 Cabo Rico 38 sailboat. New rigging, motor, sails, electronics, etc. Opus is USCG documented and insured for US and coastal sailing. We tried Topsail and was turned down. We have tried several brokers but no luck. Can anyone recommend an insurance carrier? We are planning an Atlantic crossing to UK. July 2025, sailing the area and making it into the Mediterranean in the fall.
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Dick Posts: 396 28/02/2025	Dick Posts: 396 Hi Bob, I would contact Gary Golden at Manifest Marine, 540-785-0398. He is the son of the man who started IMIS back in the day, Al Golden, who specialized in insurance for cruisers, especially with offshore cruisers and was the insurer of choice (30 years ago) for members of SSCA. IMIS sold us insurance for my wife and my cruising on our own when everyone else insisted that, for passage making, we needed to have a third crew and not do the passage just the two of us. Let us know what you find out. Good luck, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy -- Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy
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bweigel2@gmail.com Administrator Posts: 27 01/03/2025	bweigel2@gmail.com Administrator Posts: 27 Hello Bob - we had good luck with the Jackline policy from the Gowrie Group. The last time we were insured with them was 2022 so things may have changed. At that time we had extensive cruising coverage for our 1981 Whitby 42 with no crew restrictions. My wife and I were covered for our transatlantic with just the two of us. Our broker/contact info is here: Rachel Sloan | Jackline Account ManagerGowrie Group | A division of Risk Strategies rachel.imis@gowrie.com p: 410.364.7707 | f: 410.827.3758 522 Chesapeake Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403 www.gowrie.com/jackline
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Dick Posts: 396 02/03/2025	Dick Posts: 396 Hi Bob & BWeigel, Rachel's last name is now Meister, although I am sure all inquiries will get to her. BW, when you refer to "good luck" were you referring to a claim you considered well handled? Thanks, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy -- Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy
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bweigel2@gmail.com Administrator Posts: 27 02/03/2025	bweigel2@gmail.com Administrator Posts: 27 Luckily we have never had to make a claim. With insurance these days, it is "good luck" just to find one that will provide insurance at a reasonable price with things like survey requirements and cruising restrictions that are workable. I will also say that Rachel was wonderful to work with. Prompt and professional. - Bill W
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