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 

Boats for sale on the Norfolk Broads

This boat belongs to a friend of mine and is a beautiful example of the Tideway type, built in 1992 at Oulton Broad, she is in immaculate condition with a new suit of sails which have been little used, the boat it's self is in as new condition, and has been on the water less than a dozen times, she's has been extensively modified to include a fully laid deck and tabernacle, she's a proper little big boat.... For sale for £4,500.00 contact me at steventruss1@aol.com for more details.

Another good friend is also selling this lovely Broads Cruiser. She’s one of only six built, and after using her at Barton Regatta a few weeks ago I can confirm she is immaculate! Here are the details:

Name of vessel: Tona.

Owner: Mr. A. Lodge.

Intended use: Recreational/private.

Navigation Limits: Category C. (Inshore passages)

Type: Broom Motor Yacht.

Builder: Brooms & Sons.

Year of Build: 1968.

Designer: R.M.Martins (hull); Martin Broom (topsides).

Engine: 2 x Perkins 4107 diesels. HP: 40 each.

Dimensions: LOA 30ft 0in, beam 10ft, draught 3ft 0in.

Displacement: 10 tons.

Hull Material: Fibreglass. Superstructure: Timber.

Hull Shape: Displacement.

Boat description: Fixed canopy, centre cockpit with inboard engines.

Hull Identification Number: B126B. Official number: 337075.

Weight: 11 tons.

Make an offer around £50K and she could be yours. A real eye catcher....

Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? 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 

Martin Broom’ launch leads Broads Authority’s eco-friendly fleet

Two Broads Authority ranger launches now have super clean hulls, thanks to an innovative coating that protects the boat and the environment.

Traditional and commonly used antifoulant paints applied to boat hulls contain copper, zinc and other pesticidal chemicals.  These chemicals prevent growth of algae on submerged boat surfaces, but in the Broads, the likely level of this natural growth is relatively low compared to marine situations.

To help protect against contamination of the sensitive Broads freshwater ecosystem, several different types of hull coating have been developed that don’t rely on toxic chemicals.

The Broads Authority’s new launch, the ‘Martin Broom’, named after its longest serving member, has a silicon based hull coating that feels slippery to the touch which prevents any mussels or dense growths of algae attaching themselves to the boat underwater. It also helps the vessel glide through the water and keep fuel consumption down.  All that is needed for annual maintenance is a quick spray with a pressure washer, or wipe with a wet rag. Removing the thin layer of silt and slime is a lot less hassle and expense than reapplying another coat of normal antifoul paint that can leave a legacy of chemicals in the waterways.

Another launch with a silicon-coated hull has been in the water for four seasons near Breydon Water, with only minor touch ups where impacts have damaged the silicon surface. The initial outlay is certainly worth four years of minimal maintenance costs. The remainder of the Authority’s vessels are coated with an annually applied non-toxic antifoul paint, which relies on the action of hydrogen peroxide to deter plant and animal growth on the hull. When the peroxide breaks down underwater, all that remains is water and oxygen! 

The 'name plaques' for my boat are almost complete...now time for some gilding...