I was in Brundall on the South Broads today Surveying this Westward 38 Broads River Cruiser for pre-purchase.
The Westward range of motor cruisers were produced by John Williams marine (not to be confused with John Williams Boats of Stalham) on the Ellough Industrial Estate in Beccles.
They launched at the end of the 1970’s with the 38ft Sedan mould which was soon followed by her 31ft sister which was similar in most essential layout and superstructure respects though the hull shape was slightly different. Towards the end of the 1980‘s a centre cockpit version was derived ( like this example) from the 38ft hull though this was only produced for a couple of years.
Characteristics include an ‘island’ double bed in the forward cabin and sliding aft patio door on the sedan moulds as well as sleek lines....
The Westward range of motor cruisers were produced by John Williams marine (not to be confused with John Williams Boats of Stalham) on the Ellough Industrial Estate in Beccles.
They launched at the end of the 1970’s with the 38ft Sedan mould which was soon followed by her 31ft sister which was similar in most essential layout and superstructure respects though the hull shape was slightly different. Towards the end of the 1980‘s a centre cockpit version was derived ( like this example) from the 38ft hull though this was only produced for a couple of years.
Characteristics include an ‘island’ double bed in the forward cabin and sliding aft patio door on the sedan moulds as well as sleek lines....
Surveyor comments: They are usually a good strong well built cruiser, there is good access for inspection of all systems, and a great beamy design… its a shame they didn’t build more of the centre cockpit version 38’s….. im sure they would sell like ‘hot cakes.’
ReplyDeleteThis one was fitted out by Harvey Eastwood……even better!
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