Hi Shirley,
I had a Paloma on my 30C when I got her in 2002, insurance Co. was fine with it back then. The Paloma failed around 2010 and was replaced with an Excel which is still working very well. Take the ignition batteries out of it every fall and replace at the spring launch. Good luck !
Regards,
Alan Steward
30C #144 MagnifiCat
Loyalist Cove Marina,
Bath, Ontario