Broom 35 European

I went to Brundall today to inspect this 1970’s Classic. The 35 European is one of the earlier models to utilise the, now classic, Broom layout of forward guest cabin, midships saloon, aft owners' cabin with en-suite toilet and shower, and the helm on the aft deck. The galley, partly open to the saloon, and a second toilet are between the forward cabin and saloon.

All boats have an internal helm on the port side of the saloon and can sleep from five to seven people, depending on layout variations and the size of the people, with two or three single berths in the forward cabin, two singles in the aft cabin and a single or double on the convertible settee in the saloon. In addition to the door onto the aft deck, the saloon has sliding doors on both sides giving access to the side decks.

Most earlier boats were fitted with the side mounted twin Perkins H6.354 diesels like this example I looked at today of either 115hp or 145hp, the latter being turbo-charged, whilst some had 120hp Ford Mercrafts. Most later boats, from 1978(?), were fitted with twin 140hp Volvos which, because they were taller, required the saloon floor to be raised several inches with a consequent change to the saloon roof, which is noticeably more 'cambered' on these later 'Mark 2' boats.

Build Period: 1973 - 1983

Number Built: 157

Successor Model: Broom 10/70

Average Market Value: £45,000

Surveyors comments: These hulls were extremely well built. However, because they are so thick they tend to get the occasional blister on the bottom (osmosis), but this is considered relatively typical for a Broom of this age and commensurate with other craft of this class that I have previously Surveyed. You will most likely have a high moisture meter reading also on these older Brooms.A wet hull alone is not a defect, most older boats will have wet hulls. Old hulls with thick laminates like this example are likely to tolerate significant moisture for years.