Today
I was carrying out a Marine Survey (Ireland) on this 35 European TSMY. She 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 was between the forward cabin and saloon.
All
boats had an internal helm on the port side of the saloon and could 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.
Broom Information
Broom was opened in 1898 by Charles J Broom who was the grand father of Martin Broom. Martin entered the business after serving a five year apprenticeship at the then largest boat building company in East Anglia, Herbert Woods Ltd. Martin took over the business when his father Basil retired.
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| Good strong sea boats with excellent steerage. |
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| 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 Fords like this example. 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. |
Broom Additional Information
During the 1930's Brooms expanded the hire fleet with the building of motor boats and this lead to demand from individuals asking Brooms to build boats for their own use.The company specialised in aft cabin semi displacement craft up to 50ft in length.In 2010 the Broom family sold the business to a Norfolk group who suspended building until later on in 2010.In 2012 broom bounced back with a relauched 30ft and 34ft range.
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