Seamaster 30 Survey

Today I was at Brundall Bay Marina on the Southern Broads Surveying this Seamaster 30 Motor Cruiser for sale with Boatshed Norfolk Yacht Brokers.

Seamaster, a famous name in motorboat building in the 1960s and 70’s, launched the Seamaster 30 at the 1970 London Boatshow, and produced 410 of the model up to 1981. The hull and superstructure moulds were held by Viking Mouldings, who occupied the old Seamaster premises in Great Dunmow, Essex..... Seamaster and Viking have now combined. 

The boat sleeps six, with two berths in a forward cabin, two in the saloon and two in aft cabin. Helm position is in an open backed wheelhouse amidships.

Hull shape is shallow vee with a three quarter length shallow keel. Standard engine installation was a pair of 50HP Thornycroft diesels, but several others, all twins were also fitted, including this example with Perkins. 

Thinking of buying a boat on the Norfolk Broads- contact me for a detailed report.

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  ⚓️👍