Wooden Broads Cruiser lifted for Survey on the Northern Broads

Today I was at Martham Boats on the Northern Broads Surveying this Arnott Fowler designed Broads Cruiser. Herbert Freeman built her in 1968. 

Martham boats have plenty more classic craft for sale: Click this link http://www.marthamboats.com/boats-for-sale

Once the weather has turned, do you need somewhere to keep your boat for the cold winter months?

If the answer is yes then contact Ian at Martham Boats.

Pullout

(Slipway via trailer no crane)

Steam cleaning

Do it yourself space rental

(undercover or outside)

Private work carried out

From planking to complete rebuilds

For further information please telephone 01493 740249 or e-mail us at info@marthamboats.com

Martham Boats provides an extensive building and repair service and all their staff are fully experienced in traditional wooden boat building methods. They are also almost unique in offering a well-established and professionally supervised facility for the DIY enthusiast. Literally everything is available from materials, lifting gear, marine hardwoods, paints and fixings to one off items. Their sheds are equipped with industrial power woodworking machinery which enables them to form, cut and trim timber to your exact specification.

Some of the other craft built by Herbert Freeman. http://www.broads.org.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=Herbert_Freeman_of_Beccles

Thinking about buying a wooden boat on the broads, contact me for a detailed survey and report. steventruss1@aol.com 

Calypso 28 for sale at Norfolk Boat Sales

I had the morning at Norfolk Boat Sales in Wroxham Surveying this 'Wilds built' boat for Pre- Purchase. Launched in 1973 this Calypso has a narrower, 10ft 9in beam than her larger sisters the Caribbeans and Bermudas. 

Other differences included the unique cabin structure with quite a different appearance and angled aft and forward cabin slopes. At the rear was a sliding transom door and forward were steps up out onto a higher than normal forward well.

The cabin top was a 70s turquoise colour and versions were built as 2/3 berths, although some operators ran 2/4 berth with the forward settee or dinette converting to a single or double berth.

The most popular saloon version was as seen here, with a settee/single berth, sometimes pulling out into a second double

A Calypso hired from Villeneuve sur Yonne, France, 1970s

Back in the day at Horning and the Wilds Yard. 

Thinking about buying an ex hire boat from Norfolk and need help, please contact me on steventruss1@aol.com 

Another day in the office

Finally a few days on my own boat!

It's been very active with boat sales this April, I think I've booked a survey most days so far. Norfolk Yacht Agency have been extremely busy and some of the smaller yacht brokers have also been finding new owners. The great weathers really helped, and I've finally got a chance to have couple of days on the river myself. The GB's looking good, with most jobs done for now, just a constant 'top up' with the Teak oil on the hand rails  ⚓️👍

Broom 38 Survey at Norfolk Yacht Agency

Today I was at Norfolk Yacht Agency in Brundall Surveying this Broom 38. The 38 was designed by Andrew Wolstenholme to bridge the gap between Broom's Offshore and Coastal ranges, resurrecting the hugely successful semi-displacement Broom and Ocean 37s. Equally at home at sea or on the inland waterways the 38 incorporates a good size keel which protects the rudders and propellers, gives good steering at slow speeds and has the added advantage of allowing the boat to take the ground in drying harbors.

The wide beam allows for the usual spacious Broom aft cabin, with en suite toilet and separate shower stall, a raised deck lounge plus dinette at galley level. A compact forward V-berth provides comfortable accommodation for occasional guests, with a second toilet adjacent. A sliding door to port provides access directly to the side decks.

The 38 was available with a single 135HP Perkins diesel for displacement speeds, but most boats were fitted with twin Volvo or Yanmar engines between 135HP and 265HP each. 

The Ocean 38 was renamed the Broom 38CL towards the end of its life to strengthen the Broom branding and bring it in line with the rest of the Coastal range.