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Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Jack Powles 39 River Cruiser

I was back in Brundall on the South Norfolk Broads today carrying out a Pre-purchase Survey on this Jack Powles 39 River Cruiser. Norfolk Yacht Agency were the acting Yacht Brokers. Norfolk Yacht Agency’s Service Station is very busy this time of year. Thier Broadland Boat Centre offers a 'one stop shop' for the maintenance and refurbishment of motor cruisers. They have a good staff of experienced professionals, and there service station is equipped with a 12 ton gantry hoist, joinery machine shop upstairs and and engineering workshop on ground level. The centre offers quality engineers who carry out all types of work from routine maintenance to full renovation and fit-out projects.

This was a boat that I remember from years ago and was unusual. Refitted about six years ago by HMS Marine in Brundall. It is now an ideal liveaboard with one big forward cabin that contains a large double berth. The re-fit has been done to a very good standard and all the space has been utilised to it's maximum potential providing comfort and ease of use.

Jack Powles History: In the 70s and early 80s, Jack Powles of Wroxham was one of the country's major powerboat builders, alongside Brooms. They were building boats designed by Bernard Olesinski who also designed for Fairlines and Princess Cruisers. ( like the Powles 36, 38, 41,Super 38 Seagoing Motor Cruisers), but in the early 1990s they became JPC Ltd and no longer actively built boats. Many of the inland waterways Powles fleet have dispersed to other waterways, but a few still remain on the Broads.





Looks like the original 50HP 2.5 litre BMC Diesel Captain





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Monday, 5 March 2012

Sealine 218 Sports Cruiser

Today’s assignment was at Barnes of Brinkcraft in Wroxham carrying out just a Hull Survey on this Sealine 218 Sports Cruiser built by Sealine International, formerly Fibrasonic Marine.  The 218 has many of the features of its predecessor, in fact, the interior is basically unchanged. The 218 was the first in the Sealine range to have two separate cabins, a definite plus in a 21' boat.

Its worth checking out Sealines new website.... and looking at their new generation of boats, the brand has never been stronger and provides great opportunities for growth in both traditional and new markets. They really are now building exceptional Sealine boats...



Horrendous today, pouring down with rain and a real gale blowing. Mathew Thwaites the owner of the yard did well getting the boat out of the water. I think most hoists and cranes were out of action across the Broads today!



Surveyors comments: A good inspection of the sterndrives is important: Check drive lift motors, bellows, props, oils, bearings, seals, sacrificial anodes etc. I recommend that all sacrificial anodes are checked regularly, failure to do so may cause serious corrosion problems

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Fairline Sprint Sports Cruiser

I was Surveying this compact Sports Cruiser in Horning today on the Northern Norfolk Broads. The acting Broker was Norfolk Yacht Agency.

These little Fairline Sports Cruisers are very popular and sought after being an ideal first time boat or family cruiser. They are the usual Fairline build quality and Sprints are always cited in sports cruisers of this size. Whilst described as 21 she is in fact 23’ including the 2’ bathing platform. Also described as 4+2 accommodation to account for the (occasional) berth on the sunbed in the cockpit.





The 210HP V8 good for 30 Knots!

The staff at Ferry Marine washing her off for Survey
Surveyors comment: Great little starter boat…they were only made from 1988 to 1991. In "normal" times they seem to change hands for 12-15k with the petrol fitted.

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Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Guess where from? The USA of course!

The best way to keep down the number of wires going direct to your boats battery terminals is to install a bus-bar system, leaving just two wires connected to your battery. But in smaller or older boats this could be seen to be an expensive overkill. I came across this gadget which makes a clean, tidy and safe connection of wires direct to the battery terminals. Called a Marinco Direct Connect it costs about £20 for a pair of connectors. These bolt directly to the terminal stud. So you get a neat red and black covered quick-connect terminal block which allow you to lead all the wires in the same direction instead of having them coming into terminal studs at all angles.

To many wires going direct to the terminal!



Marinco Direct Connect.

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