I was back at Brundall today Surveying this Caribbean 42 River Crusier. Such was the success of the 39ft version in the early '70's this 42ft version was launched. This was based on the Bahama hull and superstructure, but its round edged windows make it immediately recognisable.
The layout was incredibly similar to the smaller Caribbean, main difference being a fixed double berth cabin and different, more spacious galley arrangement. Only a handful were built, mainly for the F B Wilds fleet, but also for the odd other operator such as King Line, also from Horning. Three were still running with Horning Pleasurecraft in 2004, one remained in 2005 but sadly none live on as hirecraft in 2006.
Surveyors comments about the build generally:
Check all the floor areas thoroughly. They are a wood core constructed laminate, and if the bilge water penetrates them they become pores and spongy under foot. Its virtually impossible to check the condition of the floor bearers without cutting access traps. Many boats have been 'stripped out' and the floors replaced in 18mm plywood.
The fuel and water tanks are GRP bonded to the hull sides…. Often the bondings have broken and the tanks have moved.
The layout was incredibly similar to the smaller Caribbean, main difference being a fixed double berth cabin and different, more spacious galley arrangement. Only a handful were built, mainly for the F B Wilds fleet, but also for the odd other operator such as King Line, also from Horning. Three were still running with Horning Pleasurecraft in 2004, one remained in 2005 but sadly none live on as hirecraft in 2006.
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| Saloon - showing the popular fold away bed, popular on so many Wilds' designs. |
Check all the floor areas thoroughly. They are a wood core constructed laminate, and if the bilge water penetrates them they become pores and spongy under foot. Its virtually impossible to check the condition of the floor bearers without cutting access traps. Many boats have been 'stripped out' and the floors replaced in 18mm plywood.
The fuel and water tanks are GRP bonded to the hull sides…. Often the bondings have broken and the tanks have moved.
