Alpha 29 Sportsbridge

Today’s assignment was to Survey for pre-purchase this unusual looking Broads Cruiser. The Alpha 29 Sportsbridge, I think about 20 were built and are available in a number of versions with different windows, either above or below the deck line. Usually outfitted as a two/four berth with two double cabins below the cockpit and a large saloon in the bows.

The vessel also benefits from a hinged arch allowing passage under all the low bridges.

Alphcraft from Brundall on the South Broads certainly built the superstructure, but according to a close friend of mine the hulls were shipped in from Colvic ( Colvic Sunquest 29). Any more info on this would be appreciated

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Horsey Mere Open Regatta

Horsey Mere Open Regatta will be held on the weekend 11th and 12th of May. We are not sure when the last open regatta was held on Horsey Broad....maybe 80 odd years ago! Any information would be helpful at steventruss1@aol.com

The Regatta will comprise of 5 allcomer races(1 discard). Entry fee is £20 per boat, this will cover race entry and overnight mooring fee and hopefully a keg of ale.

The regatta is intended to be of a similar ilk as HBVOR or the MBA passage race.

 

Consultancy Opportunities - Trees Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas

Consultancy Opportunities

Trees, Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas

The Broads Authority is looking for consultant(s) to assist with the determining of applications made to the Planning Service and to provide pre-application advice, management advice and guidelines relating to Tree preservation orders and consideration of applications for work to trees on private land and works relating to historic buildings and affecting conservation areas.
Consultants are invited to apply for further information on the scope of the works and tendering process by emailing:

planning@broads-authority.gov.uk

Next Weeks Surveys and Blogging...

Well its nearly March and the boating season is around the corner. Works still coming in considering its still so cold out there! I must admit though its not like the last few years, id already be turning work away this time of year, so I think this long recession is slowly catching up with all of us. I went around quite a few boatyards yesterday and some of the work they would usually be doing this time of year (servicing, painting, varnishing) is just not happening. The smaller boat sales are also slow indicating that the normal guy in the street is keeping hold of what money he has. Big boats are selling as normal.....It will be interesting to see how things pan out later this year….

Featured Surveys for the BLOG next week will be:


　

                              
                                 This Shetland 27 2008 at Norfolk Yacht Agency Horning.

                                           This Sealine 328 and Alpha 29 in Brundall.

　

 

This little Westerly Pageant 23 Yacht at Neil Thompson’s Yard in Gladford, North Norfolk.

An Ocean 42 called Calib at Lowestoft Boat Sales at Haven Marina.

　

　

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Dawncraft Illusive 37

 

I had a day at Johns Yard at Wayford Bridge Marina yesterday. This lady is the largest of the Dawncraft marques, and was used in several of the hire fleets for a few year, but was not popular because it could not navigate a number of the Broadland bridges. There are still a few around in private ownership. The white one at the bottom of this page is ‘Illusive Dawn’ and belongs to my Surveyor friend Garry Holmes and is the twin engine version… up for sale at around 40K. Speak to John at Wayford Brideg anyone interested, its on his Brokerage.

This one today has the 90HP Ford diesel......

Not sure how true, but I did hear a story about two that were built by Dawncraft and fitted out by John Clabburn. These were ordered by the Pakistani Navy and shipped out on a container ship. Unfortunately the crane gave way in the dock and both boats were destroyed and written off.

Production years were 1977-80.

Dimensions:
Length: 37ft ( 11.28m)
Beam: 11ft 6ins ( 3.51m) 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