Seamaster 30 Survey

Today I was at Brundall Bay Marina on the Southern Broads Surveying this Seamaster 30 Motor Cruiser for sale with Boatshed Norfolk Yacht Brokers.

Seamaster, a famous name in motorboat building in the 1960s and 70’s, launched the Seamaster 30 at the 1970 London Boatshow, and produced 410 of the model up to 1981. The hull and superstructure moulds were held by Viking Mouldings, who occupied the old Seamaster premises in Great Dunmow, Essex..... Seamaster and Viking have now combined. 

The boat sleeps six, with two berths in a forward cabin, two in the saloon and two in aft cabin. Helm position is in an open backed wheelhouse amidships.

Hull shape is shallow vee with a three quarter length shallow keel. Standard engine installation was a pair of 50HP Thornycroft diesels, but several others, all twins were also fitted, including this example with Perkins. 

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Seamaster 30

This was my second Seamaster Motor Boat to Survey in the last few weeks.

The Seamaster 30 was introduced at the London Boat Show in 1970 and was an instant success. 400 were produced from 1970 to 1981. Bounty Boats made some craft under the name "New Seamaster 30" and from 1984 a new Seamaster company offered the 30 as the Seamaster "Norther" 30.

Ready for relaunch at Anglia Yacht Brokers in St Olaves

The Seamaster 30 was also available without the aft cabin to special order.

Specification:
Length: 30'; Beam:11'6"; Draught: 2'8½"  Weight: 4 tons;  

Engine options:
Single or twin Perkins 4107 / 41098 diesel
Single or twin Thornycroft 2.52 BMC diesel like this example.
Various Volvo Penta petrol engines
Various other engines were available to order.

The hull and superstructure were used by other companies also.

Seamaster claimed a top speed of 13 knots.

Seamaster 30

I had a visit to Boulters Marine in Horning yesterday to Survey this Seamaster 30 Motor Boat. Its worth remembering they offer a unique comprehensive breakdown and recovery service so you can feel confident to travel that much further knowing that there always just around the corner, batteries low! Engine overheating!

Membership benefits include:
24hr Service
Fully Qualified Marine Engineers
Purpose Built Tug (takes you to the location you specify)
Well stocked van
Up to 6 breakdowns or recoveries under the same policy. (further breakdowns will result in an hourly rate being charged.)
No claims bonus after one year
Reduced rates on engine servicing
Special discounts on selected services
Prompt and reliable service
Peace of Mind

The Boulter boys operating thier unique lifting platform

I dread laying under here in the winter... but it works!

Seamaster.. A famous name in motorboat building in the 1960’s and 70’s, launched the Seamaster 30

at the 1970 London Boat Show, and produced 410 of the model up to 1981.

The boats sleep six, with two berths in a forward cabin, two in the saloon and two in the aft cabin. Helm position is in an open backed wheelhouse amidships.

Standard engine installation is a pair of 50HP Thornycroft diesels, but several others including Perkins like in this example. Top speeds of about 12 to 13 knots.

Surveyors comments: The hull and superstructure were used by other companies also.. If you want an original example.. check that the serial number is embossed on a Seamaster plaque at the helm position.

　
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