Today I was at Wayford Bridge Marina Nr Stalham on the Northern Norfolk Broads Surveying this Seamaster 30 Motor Cruiser for Insurance purposes.
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 Perkins.
This one makes an ideal Broads boat with a single 38HP BMC diesel.
Surveyors comments: A twin engine version can sell for £25 to £30,000. The single engine version probably more around the £20k mark.
On an Ex hire boat, one often finds small areas of stress cracks within the FRP around the gunwales and on some of the deck stanchions. Such cracks are often caused by light impact, or through limited fatigue of the gel coat, but do not usually effect the structural integrity of the structure.
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
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 Perkins.
This one makes an ideal Broads boat with a single 38HP BMC diesel.
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| Jon at Wayford Bridge Marina has the perfect hoist for lifting boats quickly |
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| This boat is being refittied by Jon for the present owner... with new headlings, bulkheads, galley etc |
Surveyors comments: A twin engine version can sell for £25 to £30,000. The single engine version probably more around the £20k mark.
On an Ex hire boat, one often finds small areas of stress cracks within the FRP around the gunwales and on some of the deck stanchions. Such cracks are often caused by light impact, or through limited fatigue of the gel coat, but do not usually effect the structural integrity of the structure.
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
