Sealine F34

I had a trip up to Lincoln today and Burton Waters Yacht Sales to Survey this 2008 Sealine F34 Motor Yacht for Pre Purchase.

In my opinion there are several reasons for buying a Sealine cruiser over, say, a Princess or Fairline, including value for money, though not at the expense of loosing quality.

As a Surveyor and being out on a number of sea trials over the last few months, looking at the competition, the Sealine was less noisy and choppy at sea - a sentiment echoed by others.

They Survey really well…. especially this F34 model. Great access through to the bow thruster, seacocks, water tanks amidships. Tons of space forward of the fuels tanks and gaining good access through to the sewage and hot water tanks. The Websato warm air heater stands alone and is very accessible. Then back to the huge engine bay with ample room to check all the necessaries.

Osmosis! Forget it…. Its unheard of on a later Sealine hull!

Plenty of Sealine Cruisers up for sale at Burton Waters. According to the Brokers they have had a very good season..

 Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? Call Insight Marine Surveys Ltd. 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

Duchess 9m Motor Boat

This was an interesting Motor Boat I surveyed today. This is the first time I have seen one of these up close.
The Duchess craft were a development between Boating scene of Basildon and L H Jones and son of St. Ives. The boat was designed based on the Seamaster 820 mouldings which were provided by Viking boats. The idea was to produce an easily handling low powered cruiser for river use. About 10 of these boats were built.

　

Surveyors comments: The semi displacement hull has a tall free board hull offering large internal volume. Jones & Sons have a good reputation and I was very impressed with the fit out.

Some Osmosis blistering is common on the older (1980) Seamaster or Vicking hulls. The level of blistering I normally see is considered relatively typical for a vessel of this age used in a freshwater environment and commensurate with other craft of this class that I have previously Surveyed. No remedial action is usually neccessary.....

Take a look at this link for full specs:  http://www.jonesboatyard.co.uk/documents/Duchess-9m.pdf

Broom 32

I had a visit to ‘Le Boat’ Boat Hire in Horning today on the Northern Broads. ‘Le boat’ often sell off a few hire boats at the end of the season and this one has just come on the market…an Aquafibre 32 (Broom). These stock boats are extremely good value. All items of equipment will work at the time of handover (unless marked otherwise and excluded from the boat’s specification). In most cases their preparation will include a polish, antifoul and engine service where necessary. You will be invited for a comprehensive handover to demonstrate and explain the boat’s equipment. After handover, only the engines and gearboxes are warranted against major faults for the next 3 months.

This ex hire boat came from Ireland, and has a steel plate fitted to the undeside of the keel. The River Shannon in Ireland has a gravel bottom along with small rocks in places. Part of the plate had corroded away so it was decided to remove it now the boats on the Broads.

Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? Call Insight Marine Surveys Ltd. 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

Yare and Bure One Design

I had a trip to Martham Boat Building Corporation (Martham Boats) today on the Northern Broads. Martham Boats run by Ian and Patrick Curtis and their Farther. They are a well known traditional family run boatyard, they offer a wide choice of services which vary from the hire of traditional wooden cruisers to the fibreglass sailing yachts..... even stand up paddle boarding!  They also cater for the private boater with the moorings and storage to slipway, fuel and pump outs, engineering work both electrical and mechanical as well as boat repairs and manufacture. They have the perfect hoist for lifting out wooden boats.
They can also build you a boat, or make new sails and covers. They are the 'one stop' spot for the traditional wooden boat enthusiast. They welcome DIYS. I kept my own Yacht there for the winter one year. You get the perfect shed for working on your boat.. space, power… and also helpful advice if required. A nice friendly family atmosphere along with the other wooden boat owners all working away on thier individual boats. The wooden boat lovers paradise… check out the pics 

Another little 1920'2 Ernest Woods half decker being restored for an owner...

Today’s Survey... a Pre-purchase Inspection and Valuation on 'Orange Tip' (above). Built in the 20's a classic, rare, YBOD half decker (Yare and Bure One Design).... these boats are unique to Norfolk. This old girl has her name on the Gold Cup.. a regatta held in Wroxam for the last 100 years!!
Her builders plate reads Ernest Woods of Cantley Boat Number XX (20). Magic.. I know why I moved to Norfolk… im in my element…

New members wanted for the Broads Authority

Would you like to help make the decisions that affect the future of the Broads?

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is recruiting two new members to the Broads Authority which is a member of the National Park family.

The Secretary of State appoints ten members to the Authority to reflect the national importance of the Broads with responsibility for conservation, recreation, the maintenance of the navigation area, planning, access, land management and resources.

The appointments will commence from April 2013 and are initially for up to four years with the option of re-appointment for a total period of up to eight years.
In the coming two years the Authority plans to improve water quality, restore more of the fen areas to productive management, work with local businesses to foster sustainable tourism and maintain its enhanced level of maintenance activity.

The Authority is currently working with Dutch, Belgian and French partners on promoting innovative solutions to the dredging and disposal of sediment from the rivers and broads.
It is expected that new members would take an interest across all the Authority’s functions and an induction programme is provided.

New members are also being appointed to the Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, North York Moors, Peak District and South Downs National Park Authorities and Chilterns and Cotswolds AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) Conservation Boards.

Applications are particularly encouraged from members of ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, women and young people.

Application forms and further details are available on-line at http://www.defra.gov.uk/rural/national-parks. If you would like an application pack by post, please contact Chris Buxton at Natural England, Foundry House, 3 Millsands, Riverside Exchange, Sheffield, S3 8NH (Telephone 0300 060 2745 or e-mail sos.appointments@naturalengland.org.uk ).

Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 16 November 2012. To discuss the Broads Authority role contact: John Organ on 01603 756073