Broom Ocean 37

I had a visit to Brooms Boats again today to Survey this Ocean 37 for Pre-purchase. Based on the same hull as the Broom 37 Continental this boat has a significantly different superstructure and changes in the interior layout. Outside, the decks run all round the boat at one level.

Inside, the forward cabin is larger, made possible by moving the galley, now 'corridor' in format, to one side of the saloon towards the stern. The layout of the aft cabin varies between two single berths each side or one double berth accessed from one side. In contrast to the Continental and Crowns, there are no side doors between the saloon and the side decks.

Most boats like this example were fitted with twin side mounted 145hp turbo-charged Perkins 6.354 diesels. Some were fitted with 175hp Perkins, giving a slightly higher top speed.

An interesting fact is when this model first came on the market by Broom in the 70's they were - wait for it - only £12-13,000!

Surveyors comments:

Make sure the boat was actually built by Brooms. Although mainly early ones (early seventies) there are a surprising number that were Aquafibre mouldings fitted out by other yards. There should be a builders plate with the build number. Telephone Brooms, think it is still Andrew Stone or he may just have retired, or see them at the Southampton Boat Show. Bound to be there. They will tell you the history and confirm the build.

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Fairline Sprint 21

Today’s Survey was at Norfolk Yacht Agency in Brundall on the Norfolk Broads. I have Surveyed dozens of these little cruisers over the years. Im always impressed with their outstanding quality. The 90's were Fairlines boom years and they managed to produce these 21 Sprints to a very high standard. Ive never seen one with any ‘osmosis problems’ showing just how well the hulls were produced. She’s great for lazing around in on the Broads in the summer and extended trips throughout the winter… I didn’t trial her today, but would think she is more than happy to cruise at 24knots and capable of reaching 32knots, leaving owners of larger craft a little green!

Comfortably sleeps 4 with a midship cabin (great for the kids) and a convertible dinette. 2 more passengers can sleep under canvas on deck, in summer, as seating area converts to a double bed/sun lounger.

    The service station at Norfolk Yacht is busy as usual .... another stern drive off for servicing

Surveyors comments: Builder Fairline Boats Designer Bernard Olesinski... Enough said! 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

Hickling Regatta 2012

Had another great weekend at Hickling this year... the weather was all over the place which made some very interesting racing... big thanks to David Church for the pictures.

Just about to sail from Horning to Hickling... took us about 4 hours...

A bit bumpy out there...

The beers were flowing!

Great pic of the Chieftain... cheers Churchy

                                           
                                            Great pic of Carl on 'Olivia'... and his new rig...

        Charlie built a fantastic Norfolk Punt for his Dads 70'th which he raced on Sunday!

                                                Hickling Broad.... or the North Sea!!

                                     'Flash' my old boat just behind.. and me 'Havin a Go'

                                                  Price giving... and the rains cleared away

Interesting!

Broom 42CL

I have had a run of Surveys to carry out on Brooms Boats in the last few weeks. Here is another 42. The 42 CL is one of the largest boats in the coastal range, capable of combining a fast cruising sea boat with one suitable for European inland waterways. The 42 was the first boat to introduce the modern style "eyebrow" windows and also used a black frame for the saloon windscreen, giving it an all-in-one look. The easy to operate "pram hood" canopies were also introduced on this model.

A more spacious version of the 39 KL, the 42 CL has the trademark aft master cabin, deck saloon with sliding door access to port, the galley and dinette on the lower level, before the second heads and forward V-berth cabin. As with the 39KL, the dinette table can be lowered to convert into an occasional berth.

This one was typical and had the twin 350HP Yanmar diesels configuration.



There were 49 vessels built between the years 2000 and 2007.



Her twin Yanmar (300hp) diesel engines will give her a good turn of speed and her shallow keel will help maintain control at low speed.

Surveyors comments:
This Broom 42cl motorboat was clearly ahead of her time as you can see by her lines and innovative design features. A good sturdy sea boat and yet just as able to find its place cruising inland waterways.

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Alpha Craft 31

Alphacraft is a family run business which has been established for over 40 years and has been based in Brundall on the Norfolk Broads for 36 of them.

As well as running a hire fleet of 22 boats, they specialize in building GRP mouldings which are designed by themselves in various sizes and shapes. A lot of boats seen on the Norfolk Broads are their design. They have sold lots of mouldings to different boat yards, like this 31 example fitted out by Russell Marine in South Walsham who then designed the interior to their own liking.

Surveyors review: It is well known on the Norfolk Broads that the finish of the Alpha mouldings is not perfect, and not to the standard of the Aquafibre mouldings built at Brooms, however, the Aquafibre mouldings will cost you quite a lot more. If your not concerned with a few imperfections in the gelcoat the Alpha mouldings are perfectly adequate.

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