Wooden Broads Cruiser lifted for Survey on the Northern Broads

Today I was at Martham Boats on the Northern Broads Surveying this Arnott Fowler designed Broads Cruiser. Herbert Freeman built her in 1968. 

Martham boats have plenty more classic craft for sale: Click this link http://www.marthamboats.com/boats-for-sale

Once the weather has turned, do you need somewhere to keep your boat for the cold winter months?

If the answer is yes then contact Ian at Martham Boats.

Pullout

(Slipway via trailer no crane)

Steam cleaning

Do it yourself space rental

(undercover or outside)

Private work carried out

From planking to complete rebuilds

For further information please telephone 01493 740249 or e-mail us at info@marthamboats.com

Martham Boats provides an extensive building and repair service and all their staff are fully experienced in traditional wooden boat building methods. They are also almost unique in offering a well-established and professionally supervised facility for the DIY enthusiast. Literally everything is available from materials, lifting gear, marine hardwoods, paints and fixings to one off items. Their sheds are equipped with industrial power woodworking machinery which enables them to form, cut and trim timber to your exact specification.

Some of the other craft built by Herbert Freeman. http://www.broads.org.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=Herbert_Freeman_of_Beccles

Thinking about buying a wooden boat on the broads, contact me for a detailed survey and report. steventruss1@aol.com 

Calypso 28 for sale at Norfolk Boat Sales

I had the morning at Norfolk Boat Sales in Wroxham Surveying this 'Wilds built' boat for Pre- Purchase. Launched in 1973 this Calypso has a narrower, 10ft 9in beam than her larger sisters the Caribbeans and Bermudas. 

Other differences included the unique cabin structure with quite a different appearance and angled aft and forward cabin slopes. At the rear was a sliding transom door and forward were steps up out onto a higher than normal forward well.

The cabin top was a 70s turquoise colour and versions were built as 2/3 berths, although some operators ran 2/4 berth with the forward settee or dinette converting to a single or double berth.

The most popular saloon version was as seen here, with a settee/single berth, sometimes pulling out into a second double

A Calypso hired from Villeneuve sur Yonne, France, 1970s

Back in the day at Horning and the Wilds Yard. 

Thinking about buying an ex hire boat from Norfolk and need help, please contact me on steventruss1@aol.com 

Another day in the office

Finally a few days on my own boat!

It's been very active with boat sales this April, I think I've booked a survey most days so far. Norfolk Yacht Agency have been extremely busy and some of the smaller yacht brokers have also been finding new owners. The great weathers really helped, and I've finally got a chance to have couple of days on the river myself. The GB's looking good, with most jobs done for now, just a constant 'top up' with the Teak oil on the hand rails  ⚓️👍

Broom 38 Survey at Norfolk Yacht Agency

Today I was at Norfolk Yacht Agency in Brundall Surveying this Broom 38. The 38 was designed by Andrew Wolstenholme to bridge the gap between Broom's Offshore and Coastal ranges, resurrecting the hugely successful semi-displacement Broom and Ocean 37s. Equally at home at sea or on the inland waterways the 38 incorporates a good size keel which protects the rudders and propellers, gives good steering at slow speeds and has the added advantage of allowing the boat to take the ground in drying harbors.

The wide beam allows for the usual spacious Broom aft cabin, with en suite toilet and separate shower stall, a raised deck lounge plus dinette at galley level. A compact forward V-berth provides comfortable accommodation for occasional guests, with a second toilet adjacent. A sliding door to port provides access directly to the side decks.

The 38 was available with a single 135HP Perkins diesel for displacement speeds, but most boats were fitted with twin Volvo or Yanmar engines between 135HP and 265HP each. 

The Ocean 38 was renamed the Broom 38CL towards the end of its life to strengthen the Broom branding and bring it in line with the rest of the Coastal range.

Broom 35 Survey for Sale Carrick on Shannon

Today i was on the South Broads Surveying this classic TSMY (twin screw motor yacht). The 35 European was 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 twin Perkins H6.354 diesels of either 115hp or 145hp, the latter being turbo-charged, whilst some had 120hp Ford Mercrafts. This example had the 115HP diesels laying on their sides. 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.

If you are after a Marine Surveyor in Ireland please email me

Maxum US Sports Cruiser for survey

I had this Maxum American Sports Cruiser to take a look at today.

KAD44 Volvo 250HP diesel gives 30mph plus.  

Damaged paint surfaces to stern drives should be sanded down to bare metal and touched up with a suitable primer and top coat, this will help prevent corrosion. I recommend that all sacrificial anodes are checked regularly, failure to do so may cause serious corrosion problems. 

Maxum come from the same stable as Bayliner. They are good boats considering they are built so quickly on a production line. The 2700 is a classic 4 berth american sports boat, 4 good berths with a V in the front which also serves as your dining area and a mid berth under the cockpit separated usually by a curtain.

Maxum tend to use high gloss wood compared to the Bayliner, and are generally considered to be slightly higher quality, but this only really applies to the interiors, and now Bayliner have upped their game, they are pretty much on a par.

With the 2700 there are a few things which are a must. The Radar arch is an option (the big GRP hoop above the cockipt) but the boat looks so much better with one, plus it means the covers work much better when it's rough.

In general, good starter cruisers.