I was back in Brundall again today carrying out an Insurance Survey on this Classic Broads Cruiser.
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| The Bourne 35 was designed by R.M. 'Rip' Martins in the early 1960's and built by a Nottingham firm called Bourne Plastics, after the work was turned down by Halmatic. The original order was for twelve hulls, six for R.Moores and six for Herbert Woods, the first hull being delivered in 1962. He then set up the name 'Griffin Craft' to market the hulls. Originally known as the Griffin 35, it soon became known as the Bourne 35. |
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Aquafibre also moulded the 35ft hull, originally designed by Rip Martins which became the basis of the Aquafibre 35, and a number of old Bourne 35s have been renovated by replacing the wooden superstructure with a modern Aquafibre 35 design.
Surveyors comments: I have Surveyed dozens of this ‘marc’ over the years. They are very popular for owners wanting that wooden boat look but with the simplicity of at fibreglass hull. Have someone qualified, either a surveyor or boat builder to check the wooden superstructure and decks thoroughly. You will find some rot! Check the hull (underbody) for any serious osmotic defects. The hulls are thick so there’s never normally a structural issue, but big blisters could de-value the boat and make her difficult to sell. Apart from the wooden superstructure they normally survey very well. An attractive Classic Broads Cruiser which hold their value. A very good one will fetch £35K.
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