Sealine S42 Motor Cruiser

I Surveyed and trialed this Sealine S42 today at Brundall on the South Broads.

The saloon features U-shaped seating, convertible to an additional double berth, dining table and concealed stool. A fully-equiped galley with hob, oven/grill, large fridge and split sinks is finished in Corian® worktops.

The forward double cabin is complete with en-suite toilet/shower, excellent storage/hanging space and vanity unit. The aft double cabin has the built-in choice of a large double berth or two large singles, en-suite toilet/shower, dressing table, seating area, double wardrobes and circular hatch to cockpit - a true master cabin.

Quality cruising could not be easier with well laid-out deck fittings, strategically-positioned handrails, heavy duty stainless steel windscreen and porthole frames, large teak-laid bathing platform and provision for paraselle/dinghy crane or davits.

40 ton hoist at Brundall... ideal



'Washing her off' before a detailed inspection can be carried out on the hull



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Trader 41 (41+2).

Todays assignment was to Survey this 41 ft Trader Motor Yacht at Brooms in Brundall, Norfolk, UK.

The trader 41 and 41+2 (the same boat but with two more berths) were designed and developed by Tarquin Boat Co of Ringwood, Hampshire, but were built in Taiwan. They were introduced in 1980 and 1981 respectively. To date Tarquin have sold over 140 boats, of which about 30 have remained in the UK. The 41 has four berths in two large cabins, one forward and one aft, and two occasional berths in the wheelhouse. The 41+2 has two smaller forward cabins, giving an extra two berths. The full width aft cabin on both boats provides a spacious sundeck above.Hull shape is medium vee with a keel, effectively a semi displacement form. The most popular engine installation is a pair of 120HP Ford diesels, which drive the boat at 12 knots, but more powerful engines have been fitted up to twin 255HP Caterpillars pushing speeds up to 22 knots. This boat has the 306HP Volvos fitted.

beautiful teak interior that Traders are known for.



Very high tides today in Brundall.... glad i brought the wellies!



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Fire prevention & extinguishing equipment...

I was at Richardson’s Boatyard in Stalham today carrying out four Valuation Surveys.

I thought this was a good idea on thier newer cruisers. A hole drilled through into the engine bay so you can extinguish a fire with one of the dry powder units located in the aft cabin. Stops air rushing in to the engine space if the engine room hatch is lifted to fight the fire ...(very dangerous) and saves on the cost of having a fixed system. Fixed systems are counted as additional to the absolute minimum requirements for portable extinguishers. If the fixed system is remotely operated it's a good idea for the release device to be readily accessible from outside the fire risk space so that the person using it is not placed in danger.



  Broads Sunset.... one of the boats I valued today. Spec includes • 240v system • Bow thruster for ease of handling • Elevated stateroom with sliding canopy over provides superb all round visibility • Lower stern deck with boarding platform for easy access • Microwave • Vacuum cleaner • 14" 240v TV • DVD • CD • Stereo radio • Soft furnishings • Duvets and bed linen •  2 shower/WC rooms. Radiator central heating with instant hot water and 2 toilets/showers are en suite.

Hire prices from £812.00 a week...

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Happy Newyear!

“On the onset of a Newyear.... sending you the warmest of wishes”

New Year's resolution in 2012

If boaters make only one New Year's resolution in 2012, it should be this one and it should never be broken: Make a fire emergency plan for yourself and everyone on board - go through it regularly so the planned actions are second-nature. With an average of over one accidental boat fire a week, planning for a fire emergency should be something every boater does.

'Fit a smoke alarm and keep it working', is the blunt advice… following a recent boat fire where the owner was potentially only seconds away from death. The live-aboard boater had no early warning when he awoke in the middle of the night to find his home was filling rapidly with toxic smoke.

Boaters with solid fuel stoves on their boats have a new source of advice to help avoid the two deadly threats of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and at the same time, save money on fuel, with the launch of a stove safety portal on the BSS stay-safe website, www.boatsafetyscheme.com/solidfuelstoves
 
Boaters are again being advised to avoid using portable gas appliances with integral gas canisters on board boats following an explosion on the Norfolk Broads that sent two people to hospital with burns to legs, hands and faces.