I was working at Norfolk Yacht Agency today Surveying this Broads Cruiser for Pre-Purchase.
Launched at the end of the 1970s, the Traveller is best known as the Bounty 34 Sedan. A sleek craft with comfortable accommodation nicely laid out through three cabins.
There is a large rear cockpit housing the engine and hydraulic drive. The cabin is entered through twin sliding doors into the combined saloon and galley which are light and airy due the glazed patio doors and large windows all round. Forward of this there are nicely proportioned sleeping cabins and bathroom.
A small number were built with a flybridge on the roof. I must admit im yet to see one.
More detail can be found in the Model Brochure
Surveyors comments:
Older Bounty boats ‘can’ suffer from window leaks! These leaks usually develop because the seal between the window frame and the fiberglass part of the boat has broken. The break in the seal can be so small that you can't even see it. This is because of the capillary effect, which draws water into the smallest of cracks and more or less acts as a water pump to keep bringing water in. Its also why water can enter at one point and be coming out somewhere else, perhaps two feet away from the source of the leak.
Its also worth removing the patio door on this model and resealing it. A cockpit cover would be a sensible option once these vessels go into private ownership.
This was a completely new design for Bounty Boats and in my opinion shes an attractive, stylish, solid built hull. Im surprised not more were built. I’ve only Surveyed a couple over the last 12 years.
If your reading this BLOG and are after buying one of these rare boats, it will be worth contacting Chris Cooper at Norfolk Yacht Agency and see if he knows if there are any on the Broads up for sale.
Launched at the end of the 1970s, the Traveller is best known as the Bounty 34 Sedan. A sleek craft with comfortable accommodation nicely laid out through three cabins.
There is a large rear cockpit housing the engine and hydraulic drive. The cabin is entered through twin sliding doors into the combined saloon and galley which are light and airy due the glazed patio doors and large windows all round. Forward of this there are nicely proportioned sleeping cabins and bathroom.
A small number were built with a flybridge on the roof. I must admit im yet to see one.
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| A cold day at the office!! |
More detail can be found in the Model Brochure
Surveyors comments:
Older Bounty boats ‘can’ suffer from window leaks! These leaks usually develop because the seal between the window frame and the fiberglass part of the boat has broken. The break in the seal can be so small that you can't even see it. This is because of the capillary effect, which draws water into the smallest of cracks and more or less acts as a water pump to keep bringing water in. Its also why water can enter at one point and be coming out somewhere else, perhaps two feet away from the source of the leak.
Its also worth removing the patio door on this model and resealing it. A cockpit cover would be a sensible option once these vessels go into private ownership.
This was a completely new design for Bounty Boats and in my opinion shes an attractive, stylish, solid built hull. Im surprised not more were built. I’ve only Surveyed a couple over the last 12 years.
If your reading this BLOG and are after buying one of these rare boats, it will be worth contacting Chris Cooper at Norfolk Yacht Agency and see if he knows if there are any on the Broads up for sale.
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