I had another visit to Brooms Boats in Brundall today on the South Norfolk Broads. They are still selling lots of boats considering the time of year.
This craft moulded by Aquafibre of Rackheath Norfolk uses the same hull as the Ocean 30 namely a round bilge displacement cruiser with keel. The centre cockpit configuration provides berthing for up to 6 people. The boat is prominent in design featuring an enclosed wheelhouse. The skipper version had a folding screen and canopy over the centre cockpit. This had the twin Perkins engine, capable of coast and estuary work. Engines were usually single Perkins 4107/4108.
The superstructure and interior were designed by Mr Martin Broom and four pre-1968 boats had a mahogany superstructure and teak-laid deck, after which time the construction was all GRP. Wooden uprights in the forward windscreen and wooden wheelhouse door frames were also phased out in later models.
Surveyors comments: Good ones don’t stay on the market very long. Expect to pay up to £40k for a good blue or green one. White twin engine ones with the upper helms fetch 45K
Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? Call Insight Marine Surveys Ltd. I specialise in Boats of all types, and I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at:
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This craft moulded by Aquafibre of Rackheath Norfolk uses the same hull as the Ocean 30 namely a round bilge displacement cruiser with keel. The centre cockpit configuration provides berthing for up to 6 people. The boat is prominent in design featuring an enclosed wheelhouse. The skipper version had a folding screen and canopy over the centre cockpit. This had the twin Perkins engine, capable of coast and estuary work. Engines were usually single Perkins 4107/4108.
The superstructure and interior were designed by Mr Martin Broom and four pre-1968 boats had a mahogany superstructure and teak-laid deck, after which time the construction was all GRP. Wooden uprights in the forward windscreen and wooden wheelhouse door frames were also phased out in later models.
Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? Call Insight Marine Surveys Ltd. I specialise in Boats of all types, and I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at:
steventruss1@aol.com
