Haines 35

Today’s assignment was on the third Haines Motor Cruiser this week. Haines has launched its first twin-diesel, fully-fledged seagoing model - renamed the Haines 35 Offshore - and with it comes a number of modifications to the interior finish and layout.

Haines has always been happy to offer a well-finished interior but now there are touches of real contemporary flair.

The round-bilge hull has a deep forefoot that develops into a chine as it runs aft. A long deep keel is still in place but on the twin-engined boat this cuts away farther forward and tapers in to give good water flow into the props, while still providing protection and some added stability.
Verdict: A high quality, comfortable cruiser

A final polish before the 'hand over'........

Cat B (Offshore) boat with 180HP Yanmars

PRESS RELEASE:

In June 2009 Haines Marine purchased the mould tools for their range of luxury motor cruisers from the disbanded Norfolk company, Aqua Fibre. This was followed by further investment in 2010 with the hugely successful Haines 400 model development. Now the company are again investing heavily to secure the long term future of the brand, with the announcement of a 3-year development programme and the launch of new models to its range.
 

Haines 42 Elegance

Beginning with the launch of the new Haines 42 Elegance, targeting the European inland cruising market of France, Germany, Holland, Ireland and the UK. The 42 Elegance offers customers the live-aboard layout required for those longer cruises. With many people enjoying long summers afloat on Europe’s network of waterways, many of which doing so on Dutch built steel boats. Norfolk based Haines believe that the 42 Elegance delivers an ideal GRP alternative.

Late 2012 will also see the launch of the 32 Sedan, a new development, and a boat aimed at the young family or starter boat market with a retail price of around £150,000.

2013 will see the launch of the much anticipated 40 Sedan, an offshore model with a 30 knot performance. Following on from the popular and award winning Haines 35 Sedan, the 40 Sedan will deliver the large aft cockpit and open-plan saloon space that is so often appreciated in modern day motor cruisers.

With a workforce of 26, the Haines Norfolk factory is currently operating at full capacity with craft being produced across the model range. Haines are keen to develop further and build on the success of recent years. With new markets buying British built boats, Haines have just sold their first boat to a Russian customer based on the Black Sea, and a large proportion of the company’s production being for export. Haines are taking the opportunity to expand on the demand for their custom built luxury craft.

UK Haines dealer, Norfolk Yacht Agency, have also enjoyed a successful year and already confirmed orders for each of the new models, along with a new Haines 400 aft cabin that will be exhibited at the London Boat Show. In its last financial year NYA sold nearly 300 boats (new and used) with a total value of about £10 million.

Haines 320 Motor Yacht

This was the second Haines Surveyed this week….. Another Motor Boats Monthly award winner for Haines the 320 offers accommodation for 6 in two private Ensuite cabins and the saloon. Great upper deck steering position with folding screen option.
　
The Haines production facility in Catfield, Norfolk is currently running at full capacity, with a limited number of build slots and deliveries still available for 2012 season being in great demand.

Several different craft in the model range currently are in production, and a high level of interest has already been shown in the proposed new model developments. Haines are looking forward to the new year with an extremely healthy order book. Another success story on the Broads….

 

The London Boat Show returns in January, running from the 6th to 15th. After last years impressive reinvention of the shows format, and the positive feedback that we received from customers attending the show. Haines will again be exhibiting on the boardwalk feature at the 2012 show.

Find the latest Haines 400 model on display on M52, along with the Haines sales team from Norfolk Yacht Agency.

Broom Owners Club

As many of us know, Broom Boats is the longest established motor boat manufacturer in the UK, and to mark the end of an era they have decided to record some of the highlights of their illustrious history in a new book. This pictorial history has been compiled from the Broom archives and covers the growth of the company from its foundation in 1898 to the present day.

Opening with a contribution from Martin Broom, and concluding with the story of how the Broom Owners Club was formed, the book is packed with iconic photos of Broom boats through the ages.

Available at the special discount price of £20 to BOC members from Broom Boats.

Download an order form, or phone Louise Wilkinson on 01603 712334.

Broom 33

I was back at Brooms today... the weather was fine for this time of year. The Broom 33 was intended to strengthen Broom's presence in the seagoing medium-size cruiser market and bridged the gap between their well-reputed river boats and their larger sea-going models. It represented a popular entry level boat in the Fast Offshore Range, although it has since been discontinued for a larger model.

The interior layout could be offered with or without an interior helm, the latter option providing a more spacious saloon. The aft cabin makes the best use of space by fitting the double bed diagonally, and still retains separate shower and WC cabins.

The standard engines for the Broom 33 were twin 100HP Volvo TMD31Bs but as these only gave a top speed of 12 knots the 33 was more typically fitted with the more powerful 180HP or like this example the 200HP Volvo TAMD41/A/Bs for offshore cruising.

Beneteau Swift Trawler 42

I Surveyed this 'Little Ship' today down at Brooms in Brundall.

The Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 is a striking vessel. My initial impressions were further enhanced upon entering the cabin. The comfortable six berth accommodation is achieved via one master cabin boasting a large island berth, a second cabin with a more than adequate double berth and another double berth can be made up through the saloon seating. The master cabin also provides en-suite access to a toilet and shower compartment. The second toilet and shower compartment can be accessed through the en-suite or from the main cabin companion-way.

The helm position is located in the wheelhouse/saloon to starboard with the galley to port and a comfortable U shaped seating arrangement aft to starboard. Access to the deck is obtained either to port or to starboard next to the helm and the galley or through the large patio doors located at the rear of the saloon. The deck space on the Beneteau is phenomenal, the aft deck greatly benefits from having a drop down canopy enabling the deck to be concealed in wet/cold weather and providing an additional cabin for the occupants.

The deck also provides access to the expansive flybridge. The helm position is central with additional seating located to port. The flybridge on this Beneteau is vast easily accommodating a family and with the high sides those with children can feel safe and secure.

Vetus Stern Thrusters & QL Bow thruster

Made a change.. i could almost walk around the engine bay....200HP Yanmar diesels for Offshore work

 In addition to her well planned accommodation and incredible deck space she offers extremely economical cruising at displacement speed, but with an 18 knot ability should you wish to press on quicker.

Love this....engine room camera with colour LCD flat screen display.

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