Bayliner 2655

Friday was spent at Horning Surveying this Sports Cruiser. Designed for coastal work normally but surprising popular on the Norfolk Broads.While some boat owners say the Bayliner quality is suspect, I think if you find a good one, they can be entirely trouble free and easy to maintain.

Builder/designer: Bayliner Marine, West Columbia, US.

Halmatic Arun 52 Ft TSMY

I had a trip to Lowerstoft today to Survey this Little Ship. Originally built as a Fisheries Protection Vessel for the North Eastern Sea Fisheries. Converted in 1998 into this Offshore Motor Yacht and powered by twin Sabre Man V10 527hp diesels. Eight berth accommodation in four cabins, two toilets and shower compartments. A Rare and unusual aft cabin semi displacement Motor Yacht with raised bridge deck.

'Hauled out' at Haven Marina in Lowerstoft after a 6 hour trip from Brundall on the Norfolk Broads

527 HP V10 Sabre diesel engines..... the exhaust noice sounds fantastic... tons of space in the engine room

This is what she looked like before her conversion back in 1998

Halmatic also built the Weymouth 34 and Nelson 44 all known for thier sea keeping qualities.

Birchwood 330 Challanger

Today’s Survey at Brundall on this Birchwood 330. These were unusual... not to many built and most were sold into syndicate. Either Volvo or Yanmar 220hp diesels. This one on 'V' drives which is unusual. A 2000 build and a lot of boat for the money at £65K. They were built from 1993 to 2001 when Birchwoods were in the final production stages befoe going bust.

 

Have to say that access is absolutely top draw, it is 12'3 wide so stable at rest and the flybridge is dramatically better than the Sealines (their competitor), proper seating for 5, seating is convertible to facing with a table between for social use and still the option of the big sunpad.

Bss tests in Norfolk

I had two BSS tests to do today in and round the Norfolk Broads.

The first stop was on this Sealine at Cove Marina run by David Fletcher. Ive known David since I first started working in Brundall. He has a wealth of boating knowledge.

Cove Marina is a family run business in Brundall on the Norfolk Broads, offering a full range of support for your boating needs. Facilities include:

• Two Toilet & Shower Blocks
• Electricity & Water Points For Every Berth
• Crane Out Facility For Winter Storage
• Pressurised Washer & Anti-Fouling Service
• Pump Out Facility
• Diesel & Gas Sales

Cove Marina....In the heart of Brundall Bay

Second stop was Ferry Boat Yard in Horning. Ive surveyed this Maxum Sports Crusier in the past. Built in 2000 so should pass her BSS test with out to may hitches.

 Ferry Marines workshop and engineering team can undertake all work that you require. There is a 12 ton lift out within their main shed and also a 12 ton crane for surveys and transporters. Within thier team they have qualified gas engineers. They carry out all Boat Safety Scheme work and can provide certification for boats. The service station is located on the main river and includes diesel, pump out and Calor gas.

Coxes Boat Yard

I was Surveying this lovely old classic day launch yesterday at Eric Bishops Yard in Barton Turf. Ive known Eric for a good few years now and hes also a fellow Boat Safety Examiner. Cox's boatyard has an enviable reputation for its knowledge and expertise in the field of boat restoration. Each member of thier team has worked in the industry for many years and collectively they have undertaken major restoration projects on both classic wooden boats as well as more modern GRP designs. Over the years, they have restored a wide range of boats from all across the UK, bringing them back to their original glory. Click this link to see some of thier recent projects.

http://www.coxsboatyard.co.uk/boat-restoration-norfolk.htm

Still going strong.....built by Gibbs of Teddington/ Reg: Port & Haven 5992.
Year built: 1930 Circ

Lovely tumbleholme transom

Another Yacht being refurbished by Coxes

One of many old wooden boats undercover.....another ClassicThames Launch

Wooden boat paradise!! They still pull them out of the water up a 'greasy way'!

Read about their 'Shaft of Light' boat restoration - a 1946 flagship cruiser of the hire fleets made as good as new.