Today’s job was at Broom Boats in Brundall carrying out a Pre-purchase Survey o this Broom 29 built in 1996. This semi displacement Andrew Worlstenholme designed river cruiser came in 2 forms either hard top with wheelhouse or as this example full cockpit and folding hood. The spacious open plan interior offers 4 berths within the cabin with features such as hot water, heating, bow thruster, shower and fridge.
She is the baby of the Broom range, the 29 is a medium powered displacement cruiser designed mainly as a river boat but with a capacity for estuary cruising. They are popular on the Broads as well as other river systems with restricted air draught.
The compact accommodation provides a double cabin forward as well as an occasional single berth in the saloon sofa. The roomy aft cockpit doubles up as living space with the provision of a good quality canopy.
The standard single engine for the 29 ST is a 35HP 4.150HE Nanni diesel, see pic below, although larger engines up to 62HP are also possible.
Surveyors comments: Great access on this model for inspection. There’s a second access trap on the cockpit floor which alows you to see behind all the tankage, steering gear, and all the other equipment. Good Aquafibre hull, strong and thick. Maybe slightly under powered for estuary work but quite capable for Broads use. Might be worth choosing your tides for crossing Brayden Water.
She is the baby of the Broom range, the 29 is a medium powered displacement cruiser designed mainly as a river boat but with a capacity for estuary cruising. They are popular on the Broads as well as other river systems with restricted air draught.
The compact accommodation provides a double cabin forward as well as an occasional single berth in the saloon sofa. The roomy aft cockpit doubles up as living space with the provision of a good quality canopy.
The standard single engine for the 29 ST is a 35HP 4.150HE Nanni diesel, see pic below, although larger engines up to 62HP are also possible.
Surveyors comments: Great access on this model for inspection. There’s a second access trap on the cockpit floor which alows you to see behind all the tankage, steering gear, and all the other equipment. Good Aquafibre hull, strong and thick. Maybe slightly under powered for estuary work but quite capable for Broads use. Might be worth choosing your tides for crossing Brayden Water.
