European breakdown

jonnyp1
jonnyp1 Forum Participant Posts: 13
edited February 2016 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

hope you dont mind dont have caravan but tow my boat round europe and thought youd be best place for advice. I have an 8m boat with probably another 1m for tow hitch. I tow the boat to events in europe, never been able to find breakdown assistance for this
length in europe. any suggestions?

thanks jon

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  • Vicmallows
    Vicmallows Forum Participant Posts: 580
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    edited February 2016 #2

    jon, What sort of boat is this? Mine is only a bit longer at 8.5m, but it weighs 4000kg and I certainly wouldn't be towing it anywhere!
    Laughing

    Suggest you might get more response on the YBW forums, probably Pactical Boat Owner or
    Scuttlebutt.

    http://www.ybw.com/forums/index.php

     

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited February 2016 #3

    If you are talking a large cruiser rather than a dayboat, perhaps chatting to a couple of the boat transport firms that advertise in the yachting press classifieds to find out where they get their cover from.

  • jonnyp1
    jonnyp1 Forum Participant Posts: 13
    edited February 2016 #4

    thanks all, not looking for how to get boat round europe, i tow it round europe to racing events every year, it weighs with trailer just under 2 tonnes, i have always winged breakdown cover as i never found anyone who would cover a boat of this length, just
    wondered if you known any company. tried ybw etc in past.

    thanks jon

  • DianneT
    DianneT Forum Participant Posts: 521
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    edited February 2016 #5

    Johnnyp1  Have a look at ADAC that weight and length is no problem for them.  Trailers up to 10 metres covered, single or twin axle.  Very competitive have a look at brief description and price
    here on page under name of ADAC.  We have been a member for over 7 years, have used the services 3 times in Europe Which was second to none all times.  The Cover is for UK and whole of Europe for 12 months
    for under £100 a year It is the only Breakdown Insurance you need.

    DianneT

  • Johnc 26
    Johnc 26 Forum Participant Posts: 49
    edited March 2016 #6

    Hi Dianne, I'm loking for European cover with ADAC for our trip to France in May. I have brought up their applicationn form online, but have come across the following difficulties: When I try to imput my post code it stops me entering the full code, and
    when I try to imput the IBAN number the same applies. I have tried both the 'pay by invoice' and ' pay by direct debit' options,but it will not accept any of this information.

    John C

  • commeyras
    commeyras Club Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2016 #7

    John, just give ADAC a call or send Email as suggested in Dianne's blog 'Joys of Erropean Caravanning'.  OP would ADAC not cover you?

  • commeyras
    commeyras Club Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2016 #8

    Just had a quick look at ADAC and they will cover a trailor up to 10m in length.

  • ValDa
    ValDa Forum Participant Posts: 3,004 ✭✭
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    edited March 2016 #9

    Hi Dianne, I'm loking for European cover with ADAC for our trip to France in May. I have brought up their applicationn form online, but have come across the following difficulties: When I try to imput my post code it stops me entering the full code, and
    when I try to imput the IBAN number the same applies. I have tried both the 'pay by invoice' and ' pay by direct debit' options,but it will not accept any of this information.

    John C

    John - you can't pay over the internet from a British bank, you have to phone them (they speak English - number details under Dianne's link, above) and they will take a card payment over the phone.

  • Johnc 26
    Johnc 26 Forum Participant Posts: 49
    edited March 2016 #10

    Thanks everyone, I will phone them Monday.

    John C

  • DianneT
    DianneT Forum Participant Posts: 521
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    edited March 2016 #11

    Best to email ann-katrin.zintl@sby.adac.de and ask her to ring you JohnC26  tell her you want to join by paying by card over the telephone.

    DianneT

     

     

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