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A motorboat,
speedboat, or powerboat is a boat which is powered by an engine. Some motorboats are fitted with inboard engines, others have an outboard motor
or two installed on the rear, containing the internal combustion engine, the gearbox and the propeller in one portable unit.
An inboard/outboard contains a hybrid of a powerplant and an outboard
(or outdrive), where the internal combustion engine is installed inside the boat, and the
gearbox and
propeller are outside.
There are two configurations of an inboard, v-drive and direct drive. A direct drive has the powerplant mounted near the middle of the boat with the propeller shaft straight out the back, where a v-drive has the powerplant mounted in the back of the boat facing backwards having the shaft go towards the front of the boat then making a 'V' towards the rear. The v-drive has become increasingly popular due to the wakeboarding and wakesurfing sports.
Inboard/outdrives generally have a z-drive configuration.
Power boats vary greatly in size and complexity, from a 4-meter, open center console
sport day boat type to the luxury mega-yachts capable of crossing an
ocean, with offshore racers in between.
Power boating describes activities performed in a motorized boat. Generally, a power boat has a high power-to-weight ratio and a hull design that allows for easy planing,
so allows for higher speed and improved handling. Also, the shape of the actual boat is usually very streamlined, which minimizes air resistance and drag, therefore increasing speed. Power boats are often used recreationally, including waterskiing and wakeboarding.
POWERBOAT RACING
Offshore powerboat racing is racing by large specially designed ocean-going powerboats, typically point-to-point racing.
Probably one of the largest, most dangerous, and most powerful racing machines of all,
the cost of construction of these boats and the huge quantities of fuel required to participate make it an expensive and elite
sport.
Many different types and classes of boats can compete in individual races, on the same course, at the same time. Offshores have widely been known as a "Rich man's" sport, however, now even people with normal pleasure boats can compete in some newly formed classes (with minor safety modifications). This may include single or twin piston engine V-bottom boats, single or twin piston engine
catamaran style boats, four piston engine boats, and turbine boats. Depending on the class, speeds varies from 65 mph (105 km/h) to 250 mph (400
km/h).
In Europe, Middle East and
Asia, offshore powerboat racing is led by the
UIM regulated Class 1 and Powerboat GPS (formerly known as Powerboat P1).
In the USA, offshore powerboat racing is split between OPA Racing, APBA/UIM races and the OSS races.
Although there are team sponsors, the sport is still an amateur sport financed by a mixture of private funding and commercial sponsors. One of the benefits of sponsoring an offshore powerboat team, as stated by team owner and driver Bjørn Rune Gjelsten, is that in
Formula One motor racing, 1 million will only allow a small space, whereas in offshore powerboating, this covers the whole of the boat.
The sport is moving more to a circuit racing style also known as "run what you brung", which makes for a better TV and spectator experience, though there are still old fashioned endurance offshore racing classes.
Marine
& Boat Insurance Providers Table
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Company
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Type
of Insurance
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Website
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24
hour dinghy insurance
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Dinghy
& Sailboard Insurance Immediate insurance
premiums displayed by clicking onto the class
of craft.
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24
hour dinghy insurance
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ABG
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We've
teamed up with Boatinsure.co.uk to provide our
clients with a competitive online marine
quote: DINGHY, SPEED BOAT, SMALL YACHT, CABIN
CRUISER.
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ABG
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Affinity
Insurance Brokers
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Official
Brokers to the Irish Sailing Association.
Affinity Insurance Brokers, the premier source
for insurance coverage and risk management
advice for Ireland's sailing and fishing
communities.
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Affinity
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Amilcroft
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Cargo
INSURANCE. Take advantage of capacity and
services through the London market and other
specialist insurers. Our arrangements include
insurers able to write surplus lines in most
of North America.
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Amilcroft
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Arden
Insurance
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Arden
Insurance Services are able to arrange cover
on all craft from the smallest of dinghies to
the largest ocean going vessels. Discounts are
also available for: RYA Qualifications, Policy
excesses up to 1,000GBP, Craft in Marina
Berths, Craft with alarms. Many of our
standard policies include: Third Party
Liability up to 2,000,000GBP, 12 Months in
commission cover, Underwater Machinery Damage,
Protected No Claims Bonus, Road Transit Cover,
Legal Protection Cover.
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Arden
Insurance
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Edwards
& Associates
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We
offer marine insurance to cover pleasure boats
such as yachts and cabin cruisers, as well as
larger private boats. Whether you are looking
for personal or commercial marine insurance,
we have a large base of insurers who we use to
make sure that you get the best possible deal:
Personal and Commercial Marine Insurance.
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Edwards
& Associates
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BC-Marine
Inurance
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Set
the right course to solve your Marine
Insurance Requirements. Marine Craft
Insurance, Legal Protection, Foreign Travel,
Boat SalesAccident & Medical, Loss Of
Earnings, Marine Finance, Marine Tradesmen,
Crew Liability, Instalment Plans, Boat
Builders & Repairers, Public Liability,
Recovery & Assistance, Product Liability.
UK, Ireland, Scotland, Wales & the EU.
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BC-Marine
Inurance
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Bishops
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We
have particular expertise in the following:
International Marine, Cargo, Inland Goods in
Transit, Hauliers Liability, Freight
Forwarders Liability.
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Bishops
plc
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Alfred
Blackmore
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Alfred
Blackmore Group Ltd UK insurance broker
specialising in bloodstock, classic car,
construction, financial services, healthcare,
international motor, marine, professional
indemnity, reinsurance and special accident.
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Alfred
Blackmore
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Blythin
& Brown
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Loughborough
brokers provide online quotes for marine
insurance, and also offer a full range of
financial advice.
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Blythin
& Brown
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Boatinsure
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Marine
insurance underwritten by Lloyd's of London.
Discover what is covered by the policies, read
the FAQs, get an online quote or claim online.
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Boatinsure
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Business.Insurance-Site.co.uk
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Covers
most commercial risks in the following
industries: manufacture, motor trade, haulage
supply, farms, shops, offices, clubs, pubs,
hotels and marine (ONLINE APPLICATION FORM).
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Business.Insurance-Site.co.uk
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Craftinsure
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German
marine insurer provides boat-insurance
services throughout Europe. Select a boat
type, get a quick quote, and track a claim.
20% internet purchase discount.
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Craftinsure
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Newton
Crum
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Dinghy
- Narrowboat - Motorboat - Sailboard- Yacht -
Marine Insurance. FREE INSURANCE QUOTATIONS no
charge or obligation. Dinghy Insurance,
Sailboard Insurance, Inland Waterways
Insurance, Yacht - Motorboat - Speedboat
Insurance, Stolen Boat List.
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Newton
Crum
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Engine
Breakdown Cover Ltd.
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Offers
unique insurance policies for marine in-board
engines.
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Engine
Breakdown Cover
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Fairmont
Insurance Services
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Super
Yacht Insurance for yachts in excess of $1
Million to over $125 Million. Coverage
includes Liability, Loss of Charter, and Crew
Personal Accident and Medical.
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Fairmontinsure
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Lucas
Fettes & Partners
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Marine
Insurance: Hull and accessories of a vessel,
passengers and worldwide cargo movements.
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Lucas
Fettes
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Navigators
and General
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Navigators
and General has been at the forefront of yacht
and motorboat insurance since 1921 and has
been the market leader in this field for over
70 years. Navigators & General is part of
the Zurich Financial Services Group and
Financial Ombudsman Service, providing
policyholders with world-class security.
Today, Navigators provides cover for vessels
with a total value in excess of £750,000,000.
Underwriting insurance for all types of
leisure craft, from dinghies to £5,000,000
vessels, has provided us with the breadth of
experience to understand even the most
individual requirements.
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Navigators
and General
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Giles
Insurance Brokers
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Marine
Insurance. Dinghy, Power Boat, Yacht, Cabin
Cruiser, Jet Ski, Charter Boat, Commercial
Fishing Boat, Yacht Yard
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Giles
Insurance Brokers
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SHW
Group
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Marine
Cargo Insurance. Cover is arranged with
specialist insurers and the individual
policies are written to suit your business
requirements including if required Warehousing
for distribution during export or import.
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SHW
Group
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LONHAM
GROUP LTD
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Freight
legal liability for both UK and international
domiciled companies. Freight legal liability
insurance, Cargo insurance, Charterer's
Liability insurance. Delegated authority to
deal with claims matters relating to marine
insurance.
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Lonham
Group
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Mardon
Marine Insurance Brokers
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boat-insurance.co.uk
and yacht-insurance.co.uk are the websites of
Mardon Marine and maritime Underwriting
Agencies Ltd. (Including Maritime Underwriting
Agencies Ltd)
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Mardon
Marine
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Noble
Marine
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Noble
Marine are specialist insurance brokers
dealing with all classes Yacht insurance,
rowing insurance, laser class, dinghy
insurance, sailboard insurance.
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Noble
Marine
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Rob,
Perry Marine
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Need
Insurance? We are agents for one of the most
competitive insurance brokers in the country
who specialise in marine insurance.
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Rob,
Perry Marine
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Pendleton
May
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We
operate a scheme for the insurance of yachts,
motor boats and small craft. Our expertise,
experience and number of clients insuring
their boats enables us to provide you with
wide cover at competitive cost. Try us by
completing our form.
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Pendleton
May
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Terra
Nova
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Terra
Nova Protection & Indemnity provides fixed
premium P&I cover for the Owner / Manager
/ Charterers of commercial ships operating in
domestic, coastwise or short-sea trades.
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Terra
Nova
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Oban
Insurance Centre
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Read
about the insurance schemes covering marine,
holidays, business, motoring and agriculture.
Offers an online quote system.
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Oban
Insurance
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B
Portwood & Co.Ltd
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Marine
and boat insurance. On-line insurance rates
are provided for dinghies, canoes, sailboards,
small craft, inflatables, speedboats, yachts
and motorboats for use in the uk and in
Western Europe for up to 60 days.
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Portwood
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Alexander
Brooks & Stevens Ltd
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Marine
Insurance providers
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Alexander
Brooks & Stevens
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Graham
Sykes Insurance
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Graham
Sykes Insurance insure a variety of boats. Our
polices cover you for use on inland and costal
waterways between May and September. Smaller
craft usually have to be laid up ashore over
the winter months. For larger vessels we can
provide cover for them all year round. For the
water skiers out there we can usually extend
your policy to include liability for towing
water skiers.
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Graham
Sykes
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Craig
& Suttar
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In
most cases we can provide all risks cover
including third party liability for you and
your craft. Polices cover you for use on
inland and costal waterways between May and
September. For the waterskiers out there we
can usually extend your policy to include
liability for towing waterskiers. In some case
we can add your boat onto your house contents
insurance which is sometimes cheaper.
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Craig
& Suttar
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Tyser
(UK) Ltd
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Marine
and boat Insurance
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Tyser
(UK) Ltd
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Yachtsman
Marine Insurance Ireland
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Yachtsman
Marine Insurance Ireland. Sports boats, Yacht
cruisers, motor cruisers. We offer yachtsmen
an exceptional insurance package at a highly
competitive price. We are constantly reviewing
our policy wording to provide the most up to
date terms and conditions to ensure that our
clients have the most appropriate cover.
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Yachtsman
Insurance
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Meeting
Your Needs
Offering a range of services to most business sectors
the providers below specialise in insurance design, risk
placing and risk management for UK and international
concerns.
They have considerable experience in the development of
solutions for both Marine and Commercial risks. With
access to Lloyds of London and a range of ABI registered
Insurers they can secure the most competitive premiums
and terms. All of the above is a very good reason
to click through from us to obtain your online
quotation, and it doesn't cost you a penny more to do
so.
Fleet
operators might reduce insurance costs if their ships have
autonomous
capability, which system promises safer
seas.
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