Broom 36

It was another Survey at Norfolk Yacht Agency yesterday. Its been a busy month in Brundall. If you're in the market to buy a boat and you have the means, now may be the best time to get a deal – possibly the best buyer's market in a generation. With sales knocked flat by the economy and many dealers flush with inventory, serious buyers can expect both a substantial price break and a handful of perks if they are willing to put their money down.

The Broom 36 was part of the fast offshore range with a planing hull but without a keel, making it a fast boat for offshore passages but less suitable for inland cruising.

The interior layout makes the most of the limited space with an offset double berth in the aft cabin as well as separate shower and WC cabins. The deck saloon has to double up as the dining area, with steps down to the galley, forward heads and guest V-berth.

Most boats were fitted with twin Volvo's, typically 220HP. This boat had the Mercruiser 220HP diesels.

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Greenline 33

I had a trip up to Newark yesterday to Survey this new Hybrid Motor Cruiser.

The Greenline 33 has an entirely new form of hull, called super displacement! which apparently contributes to lower fuel consumption. The electric drive of the boat creates no noise or fumes, and at the same time generates a negligible stern wave. Full batteries, not taking into account the additional energy gained from the solar roof, will propel the boat up to 20 nautical miles, which is ample for short day cruises. The solar roof ensures that the batteries are fully charged, and provides additional energy for sailing under electric power. Sailing at low speeds (e.g. 4 Nautical Miles), the quantity of solar energy gained and quantity of energy used are equal, meaning that such sailing presents no burden on the environment. Nevertheless the boat also comes with a 400-litre diesel engine, although for the most part during the summer cruising season one single tank of fuel will suffice.

165 HP Volkswagon diesel and a 7Kw electric motor!

The Greenline 33 uses two times less fuel per nautical mile than comparable displacement hulls and four times less than semi-displacement or twin-engine planing boats. During the season the boat will use the same amount of fossil fuel as a yacht of similar size, and up to ten times less fuel than a twin-engine planing boat of comparable size. The reduced fuel consumption can also of course be observed proportionately in the costs.

Impressive boat all round- and looks the part.

Broads hosts country park picnic in city haven

People will be treated to a day of fun and entertainment at the weekend when they are invited to a country picnic on the fringe of the city to celebrate the Broads status as part of the National Park family.

Sunday sees the Broads Authority’s annual free Picnic in the Park which will this year be held next to the flint barn at Whitlingham with entertainment from two local bands as well as a variety of stalls and activities.

Whitlingham Country Park sits at the gateway to the Broads but its location close to the city and transport links makes it easily accessible.

Everyone is invited to bring their picnics along from 11am to 4pm to herald the start of National Parks Week which runs from Monday 29 July until Sunday 4 August under the theme ‘Actively Yours’ to encourage people to get outside and make the most of their national parks.

Music will be provided by Mammal Hands and Hard Rain while activities include face painting, circus skills and outdoor games, archery, canoeing, pot throwing, woodcraft activities, portapond dipping, children’s crafts, badge making and boat trips. Most of these will be free but there will be charges for some of the bigger activities.

There will be stands from the RSPB, RSPCA and Fairhaven Gardens as well as the Broads Authority, local councils, charities and businesses.

Nick Sanderson, Broads Authority Education Officer, said: “It will be a great day out for families, visitors and local people with a huge variety of things to do as well as entertainment and the chance to learn more about the Broads as Britain’s magical waterland and a member of the National Park family.

“The event has been really successful in past years and the good weather is set to continue so I’d really recommend everyone takes advantage of this great day out.”
Minister for the Environment, Richard Benyon, said: “National Parks Week is a wonderful way of reminding us what we have on our doorsteps, and I hope that as many people as possible take the opportunity to visit their nearest park and enjoy the beautiful scenery and activities on offer.”

Morgan Yachts (USA) Ketch

Yesterday I surveyed one of the most popular US production boats of this size ever built! Nearly half of them went directly to the charter trade. This Charles Morgan design underwent numerous modification during it's production life so dimensions, interior layouts and other details vary widely.

Over a 1000 were built from 1971....

Sunny morning at Goodchilds Marina on the South Broads....

Several auxiliary engines were used although the vast majority of boats like this one came with a Perkins diesel engine. Early models were powered by Perkins model 4-108 engines or the Westerbeke model 4-107. Morgan switched to Perkins 4-154 model engines later in production.

 

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Pony Schooling available in Norfolk

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Pony Schooling available

I am an ex Apprentice Jockey from Newmarket who has vast experience in the horse racing industry both jump and flat racing. I was trained at the British Racing school and have an NVQ 2 diploma in the care and riding of horses. I am a very small, confident and capable rider experienced at backing yearlings and riding difficult and problem horses. I am available for schooling problem horses and backing. I also offer instruction in aiding riders with problems to help overcome any difficulties. I can travel to your destination and I offer a friendly professional service.

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Steel Ketch built by Roamer Yacht Services

I had the morning at Bells Boats in Brundall on the South Broads today Surveying this Steel Ketch built by Roamer Yacht Services in Sandwich Kent in 1978.
Bell Boats Ltd is an established family run business (for over 60 years) and offers a wide range of services for the boat owner permanently or temporarily based in Norfolk. 

The hull is steel and the topsides are fibreglass. With her short ballast keel and bilge plates she will happily sit on a drying berth, yet in the right hands she is capable of extensive voyaging. The owner has travelled extensively in this very capable and comfortable Yacht.

Surveyors comments:

I was very impressed with the build quality.... excellent value at 26K for such a well built strong safe sea boat. They don’t build them like this anymore…

Landamores Motor Cruiser / Elanco 37

‘Snowgoose’ is almost at the end of a substantial refitting programme which has been ongoing for the past eight months. The International Boatbuilding College in Lowestoft have un-doubtably employed some good craftsmen who have reconstructed the vessel. Virtually every part of the vessel has been stripped, repaired or replaced.



Built by E.C. Landamore of Wroxham in1963. She is a product of the era of the tall sided majestic looking wooden Broadland Motor Cruisers designed specifically for inland water ways

Some really lovely classics in the sheds at the IBBC

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