Searay 370

A fantastic example of this popular Sea Ray model built in 1992 to european specification, with twin diesel engines and shaft drives. This boat is equipped to the highest spec and has been regularly maintained.

 

Check out the spec.....you wont find a better example....

This boat has been in Karl Sharps (Marine Engineer) ownership for the past 11 years, during that time she has been used on the Norfolk Broads (perfect with the low air draft and low Broads bridges), East coast and more recently the French Canals and Mediterranean.  They have found her to be safe, comfortable and reliable in all situations.

The two Mercruiser 254 Turbo AC engines @ 220HP each, deliver smooth, quiet and economical power through ZF 630V gearboxes. New PSS seal systems fitted 2010.

A Westerbeke 6/8kva, 3 cylinder diesel generator provides power to all onboard mains equipment when away from shorepower, including an all electric galley (3 ring hob, Panasonic stainless microwave combi oven), fridge(12/220v) 2 reverse cycle aircon units, Mastervolt battery charger, hot water boiler, flat panel lcd tv, dvd/vhs combi. Waeco 1500w pure sinewave inverter also fitted to supply silent power to tv equipment.

Full engine instrumentation:- tacho, oil pressure, temperature, volts. Also, engine sync., fuel tank x 2, water tank and holding tank guages and a SeaRay systems monitoring panel with alarms for engines and pumps etc.

Navigation equipment is a Raymarine integrated system with 10" colour radar/plotter with heading sensor, auto pilot, tridata and gps. Skanti VHF/DSC radio with remote handset. Remote controlled searchlight, nav. lights, docking lights, deck lights etc. Trim tabs, winch and FM200 fire system all controlled from the helm.

Fitted with both bow and stern thrusters.

The toilet has a fresh water vacuflush system with a manual diverter valve to holding tank or overboard discharge. Tank emptying is by shore based pump-out or onboard mascerator.

Horsey Mere Open Regatta

Horsey Mere Open Regatta 11th and 12th May.

The first time this Regatta has been held on Horsey since the turn of the early 1900's. All classes welcome to the multiple allcomers races over the weekend. Ale, food and entertainment at the Nelson Head Saturday evening. East Norfolk Trading Cider bar at the Regatta for the weekend.

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Horsey Mere Open Regatta 11th and 12th May

Horsey Mere Open Regatta 11th and 12th May.

The first time this Regatta has been held on Horsey since the turn of the early 1900's. All classes welcome to the multiple allcomers races over the weekend. Ale, food and entertainment at the Nelson Head Saturday evening. East Norfolk Trading Cider bar at the Regatta for the weekend.

Broom 37 Continental

I was carrying out an Insurance Survey today. When you want to insure a boat, or have to renew an existing policy, your insurance company will need an Insurance Survey in order to determine its insurability for the intended use. This type of survey is often referred to as a Condition and Valuation Survey.

The Broom 37 Continental was launched in 1968 and was succeeded by the Broom Crown, basically the same boat but with restyled superstructure and interior which remained in production up to 1986. The boats were designed by John Bennett, moulded by Aquafibre and fitted out to high standards by CJ Brooms & Sons of Brundall where I was at today. Brooms produced 186 Continentals and 83 Crowns.

With a reputation as immensely sea-worthy and bringing together all the key layout features that have characterised Brooms boats ever since, the 37 Continental can fairly be said to be the grandmother of "Aft Cabins - Forward Thinking"!

Twin v-berths in the forward cabin and two singles in the aft cabin provide permanent berths for four, whilst the settee in the saloon converts to another double berth. All boats feature interior and exterior helms and have sliding doors on both sides of the saloon giving access to the side decks.

Power is almost invariably provided by twin 145hp turbo-charged Perkins 6.354 diesels.

 
 

LOA:	37ft 0in / 11.28m
Beam:	12ft 4in / 3.76m
Draught:	3ft 0in / 0.91m
Min. Air Draught:	8ft 6in / 2.59m
Hull/Deck:	GRP
Hull Form:	Semi-displacement
Cruise Speed:	10 knots
Max. Speed:	17 knots
Fuel Capacity:	2 x 100 gals / 454ltr
Water Capacity:	100 gals
Build Period:	1968-1978
Number Built:	186
Previous Model:	?
Successor Model:	Broom 37 Crown
Market Value:	£55,000 - 65,000

Surveyors comments: Older Brooms models may have windows seals that are leaking and causing damage to internal woodwork. To stop windows leaking you may have use a non-hardening caulking so that the caulking can move with the expansion. To deal with this problem, you may have to remove the frames, rebed them and refasten them less tightly than they were previously installed.
 
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Alphacraft 35

Today’s assignment was at Barnes of Brinkcraft in Wroxham Surveying one of their older boats an Alphacraft 35. Yet a further extension of the 29' with a longer aft cabin normally outfitted as a four/five berth. The main body of the boat can either be on one level like the 32' or with a normal raised cockpit area. They tend to Survey well... popular cruisers. A ‘Fold back’ electrically operated roof allows open air living, and access to the majority of the inland water ways.

Barnes Brinkcraft have added new cruisers to its fleet every year for the last six years resulting in a range of 35 high quality modern cruisers and a total fleet size of 100 operated from a modern base in Wroxham, the capital of Broadland.

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