Memberships From £75
There are four different levels of membership offering additional services depending on your use and needs. Our NEW Replacement Parts Cover is included or available with every membership.
RCR cover all types of vessels from Narrowboat to Cruiser, as long as it is powered by an engine then we can offer you real peace of mind when you are on the waterways. There are four levels of membership which offer various options to suit your needs. To find out which level suits you please use the ‘Help me Decide’ option.
If you want to know more about what we do and how we deliver the service please have a read through our Replacement Parts Cover description, T&Cs or FAQs.
£75
£195
£235
£320
£75
Registers the user and boat as a member
Registers the boat as the Member, and therefore all users of the vessel are covered – entitles you to same level of service and priority but ‘pay on use’.
- Breakdown and assistance charged at a flat rate of £65 per callout.
- Recovery is charged at per hour.
- No Replacement Parts Cover.(can be purchased as an option £75)
Breakdown Service:– A suitably qualified mechanic will attend your Breakdown and rectify the problem where possible, so that you can continue your voyage.
Recovery Service:– If the Vessel cannot be repaired at the scene of the Breakdown, we will tow the Vessel safely to a Marina or safe haven (within a maximum of 2 hours cruising). *excludes towing on tidal estuaries and rivers.
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£195
Breakdown assistance & recovery including:
- Maximum of 4 call-outs in any 1 year period
- Recovery to nearest marine or safe mooring
- Includes replacement parts
- Member must be onboard vessel during a breakdown.
- Pick up and drop off service If your engine is an outboard and is not repairable we will take it to a specialist for repairs.
Breakdown Service:– A suitably qualified mechanic will attend your Breakdown and rectify the problem where possible, so that you can continue your voyage.
Recovery Service:– If the Vessel cannot be repaired at the scene of the Breakdown, we will tow the Vessel safely to a Marina or safe haven (within a maximum of 2 hours cruising). *excludes towing on tidal estuaries and rivers.
Replacement Parts Cover:– Covers the cost of replacing a failed ‘specified’ part and labour cost following sudden and unforeseen mechanical breakdown up to £1000.
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£235
Breakdown assistance & recovery including:
- 7 call-outs in any one year period.
- Recovery to nearest marine or safe mooring
- Cover at your home marina
- Transport of you and your crew to home marina or location of your choice
- Includes replacement parts
- Member can register one other user.
- The member or the registered user must be onboard the vessel during a breakdown.
- Pick up and drop off service If your engine is an outboard and is not repairable we will take it to a specialist for repairs
Breakdown Service:– A suitably qualified mechanic will attend your Breakdown and rectify the problem where possible, so that you can continue your voyage.
Recovery Service:– If the Vessel cannot be repaired at the scene of the Breakdown, we will tow the Vessel safely to a Marina or safe haven (within a maximum of 2 hours cruising). *excludes towing on tidal estuaries and rivers.
Home Start Service:– This provides cover at your registered marina or moorings. This service is provided to cover those unforeseen events where problems occur whilst still at home marina.
Crew Relay Service:– If you break down more than 10 miles from your Home Marina, and the Vessel cannot be repaired at that time, or be safely towed, we will transport you and your crew to your Home Marina or home.
Replacement Parts Cover:– Covers the cost of replacing a failed ‘specified’ part and labour cost following sudden and unforeseen mechanical breakdown up to £1000.
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£320
Breakdown assistance & recovery including:
- Vessel covered for any user or Member covered on any vessel.
- Unlimited call-outs for member or vessel.
- Recovery to nearest marine or safe mooring
- Cover at your home marina
- Transport of you and your crew to home marina or location of your choice
- An annual inspection of the engine
- Pick up and drop off service If your engine is an outboard and is not repairable we will take it to a specialist for repairs
Breakdown Service:– A suitably qualified mechanic will attend your Breakdown and rectify the problem where possible, so that you can continue your voyage.
Recovery Service:– If the Vessel cannot be repaired at the scene of the Breakdown, we will tow the Vessel safely to a Marina or safe haven (within a maximum of 2 hours cruising). *excludes towing on tidal estuaries and rivers.
Home Start Service:– This provides cover at your registered marina or moorings. This service is provided to cover those unforeseen events where problems occur whilst still at home marina.
Crew Relay Service:– If you break down more than 10 miles from your Home Marina, and the Vessel cannot be repaired at that time, or be safely towed, we will transport you and your crew to your Home Marina or home.
Annual Inspection:– An annual inspection of the engine, electrical system and charging system. Similar to a Pre-MOT the details of any faults or repairs will be given to you, together with advice and assistance on obtaining any necessary repairs
Replacement Parts Cover:– covers the cost of replacing a failed ‘specified’ part and labour cost following sudden and unforeseen mechanical breakdown up to £1000.
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