Showing posts with label Broom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Broom. Show all posts

October 13, 2014

New Model: Broom 30 Coupe HT

Broom's renowned design and expertise has led the creation of the HT, a hard top version for its acclaimed fall 2012 launched 30 Coupe. The new 30 Coupe HT keeps the aim as the more open cockpit sister to be a cruiser built to explore the inland waterways of Europe in comfort and style. The Broom 30 Coupe HT offers comprehensive access of Europe's waterways which can sometimes be restricted by low bridges and height restrictions.  The 30HT offers extra protection against the elements, with its fully retractable, sliding canvas roof and bonded windscreen with opening inserts. The contemporary interior is light and airy, offering all on one level living. It features all of the quality of finish, craftsmanship and comfort you expect from a Broom boat, packaged in a practical, compact river cruiser.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.14 m (30ft)
Beam - 3.17 m
Draft - 0.76 m
Displacement - 4 t
Fuel Capacity - 160 l
Water Capacity - 364 l
Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths
Engines - 1 x Nanni 60hp
Propulsion - line shafts 
Speed - 8 knots cruise with Nanni 60hp
Hull Type - full displacement shape

September 16, 2014

Project: Broom 30 Coupe HT

Broom design and expertise has led to the creation of the 30 Coupe HT, a cruiser built to explore the Inland waterways of Europe in comfort and style. The Broom 30 Coupe HT offers comprehensive access of Europe's waterways which can sometimes be restricted by low bridges and height restrictions.  New for 2014, the 30 HT for hard-top version advances its design versus the Coupe to offers extra protection against the elements. It features a fully retractable, sliding canvas roof and bonded windscreen with opening inserts. The contemporary interior is light and airy, offering all on one level living. Below the 30 Coupe HT sleeps four in a separate cabin to fore, and convertible L-shaped saloon settee.  

August 22, 2014

New Model: Broom 430

Its always nice to see Broom pushing the design in the British aft cabin motor cruiser style. Since relaunched in 2011 Broom have been on the upswings of things presenting two totally new models sub eleven meters, an important size for the first time buyer, and now presents this new 430 representing its core market in both size and design. The 430 is pure Broom British aft cabin cruiser, and does not change the World in the looks of its type, but it is surely an important move forward which has been waiting a long time to arrive. There is the modernity in the two cabin interior, and some important options as the hard top in the exterior, which is sending an important message to buyers who want to have an all year round cruiser capable of navigating both inland waterways thanks to the low height, and offshore. Options will be also important inside in the 430 with three optional layouts; standard extended saloon, optional split galley, and dinette layout. This last reduces the size of the fore cabin replacing the double island berth with a V-shape double and adds an extra dinette below. Power options are a single 370hp, and twins from 225 up to 435hp.       
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.3 m (43.2ft)
Beam - 4.24 m
Draft - 1.06 m
Displacement - 10 t unloaded, 13 t medium load
Fuel Capacity - 1260 l
Water Capacity - 454 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 370hp, or 2 x Volvo D4 225hp, D6 370hp,  D6 435hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Top Speed - 29 knots estimated with twin 435hp
Hull Shape - planning semi displacement
Project - Graham Warren, Broom boats
Certification - CE B

February 9, 2014

Web: Broom New Web Site

Broom Boats from the UK set up its new World wide web virtual showroom. Well known as the pure British Aft Cabin Cruisers, Broom was founded in 1898 by Charles J. Broom, who started up by building individual sailing boats on the Norfolk Broads, which by 1912 was moved into a full business operation of hire and sell. In early 1920's Broom was among the first companies to build an internal combustion engine boat, which in the thirties followed the previous sailing boats pattern into entering the hiring business. 1939 as history says was the advent of World War II with many pleasure orientated boat yards closing down its doors, but this was an opportunity for Broom which was one of the few selected by the British Navy to build Harbor Launches, Lifeboats, and Fast Tenders.  These contracts led Broom to build boats in a production environment.  The mid sixties brought fiberglass in the UK, and while many on the Broads where skeptic about this new material Martin Broom formed a company with four other partners named Aquafiber Ltd, which he acquired full interest in 1971.  Among the first models built with fiberglass for the company was the Broom 30.  Today Broom after a couple difficult years is set to look into the future, thanks to new shareholder input in 2009 and also with with the acquiring of GH Fabrications specialized in various stainless steel items for the pleasure boat industry, and second with the appointment of Graham Warren of 500 Design as designer.  Graham was previously with Fairline for the previous 23 years. The current Broom range features six models which start with a 30 Coupe, and end with a 455 flagship. Brooms new web showroom takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About Us, Range, Customization, News and Events, Pre-Owned, and Find a Dealer.  Broom also features its social media pages; Twitter and Facebook with a link at the bottom of the page.        

October 15, 2013

Martin Broom MDE 1934 - 2013

Martin Broom, MBE, a champion of the Norfolk Broads and a pioneer and leader in the boat-building industry, has sadly passed away at 79 years old. Martin contributed thirty years service to the Broads Authority; sixty years creating the wonderful marque, Broom Boats, and years of dedication to the national marine industry. A boatbuilding champion in the heart of Broadland for half a century and a race-winning sailor, Martin took up the challenge to use a revolutionary material, fibreglass, which transformed the long-established family company at Brundall. It was three years ago that the third-generation boatbuilder sold Broom's Boats, founded by his grandfather in 1898, to new investors. A member of the Broads Authority for thirty years, he had a passion for boats and sailing which was infectious. In the 1991 new year's honours, he was made MBE for his service to the marine industry and Broadland. Martin took over from his father at the age of thirty, having spent just a year working in the business, he faced a much more immediate challenge. His father had a heart attack, his uncle died, and his cousin decided to go into the church, leaving him in charge of a boatyard employing 25 men. But fibreglass was to revolutionise boatbuilding. Broom's started in 1965, building hulls made by Aquafibre's entrepreneurs John Linford and Ian Macintosh, who had set up the business with a consortium of boatyards including his family company. Broom's gained overall control of Aquafibre, then based in Rackheath, near Norwich, in 1971. It developed a range of sea-going and Broads fibreglass craft, which were sold to national and international buyers. Born at Brundall in June 1934, he went to Norwich School and then became a boat-building apprentice with Herbert Woods at Potter Heigham. He did National Service as a boat repairer in the air-sea rescue service at Plymouth. The family's boating business had been established by his grandfather, Charles John Broom, at Brundall. In those days, it maintained privately-owned wooden yachts and built craft to order. In the 1920s, it started hiring sailing boats and by 1939 had built up a small fleet of motor cruisers. He joined his father, Basil, who had taken on the firm, which during the war built lifeboats and destroyer tenders for the Admiralty. At the same time, he promoted the Broads as a holiday destination for private owners and the hire sector. He became vice-chairman of Blakes Holidays, which enjoyed conspicuous success from the late 1960s onwards. Introducing post-war Britain to the novelty of boats also featured strongly with dealings with the Beaverbrook empire led by Max Aitken and the Daily Express's sponsorship of the London Boat Show. He was a leader with the British Marine Federation, which included a two-year term as chairman for the International Boat Shows. He was also a board member of the Yarmouth Port and Haven Commissioners, long-serving member of the Broads Society. With other organisations, he had worked from the 1950s to bring about the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act, which set up the Broads Authority in 1989. He was the first chairman of the authority's navigation committee since its inception in 1988. When he retired almost two years ago, he was presented with a half model of his 14ft Norfolk One-Design Dinghy, number 59, Tideway. He was vice-chairman of the Broads Authority from 2002 to 2005. Mr Broom, who lived at Strumpshaw, has served on the authority's planning committee since it was formed in 1983. A committee member of Norfolk and Suffolk Boating Association and several Broads sailing clubs, he was commodore of the River Cruiser Class. Sailing in a Norfolk dinghy, he was still competing until last year and won more than 150 trophies with his favourite craft during his career. He was also a multiple winner over the years in September's Yare Navigation race from Coldham to Breydon Water. His record as one of the county's best helmsmen set him apart whether racing at the Norfolk Broads Yacht Club or elsewhere. He relaxed by sailing his 38ft river cruiser, Rausena, built by Herbert Woods in 1932, and his other boats included the Yare and Bure half decker one design, Apollo. He once said that he had only taken up sailing in 1948, then aged fourteen because Tideway had been built for his older brother, Graham. When he went into the Merchant Navy, he didn't want to waste her. By 1972, when he had enjoyed triple success in the Diamond Jubilee Gold Challenge Cup, he was dubbed 'Martin King of Norfolk Dinghies'. He dominated the traditional clinker class, also White Boats and then Enterprises, sailing Maidamistake. And in 21 years, he won the Frostbites 18 times. One of the proudest moments of his long career was taking the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh down river on the Broom-built 45ft motor cruiser Albert of Blofield. Later this year, he was to have been presented by the Princess Royal, president of the Royal Yachting Association, with a life-time achievement award. Martin Broom leaves a widow, Jennifer, and two daughters, Mandy and Emma.

October 3, 2012

Project: Broom 430

After presenting two new entry level Coupe models, Broom returns to the drawing board of updating its British style aft cabin motor cruiser line, and presents the project for a new 430 which replaces the 425 model.  This new Broom continues the advancement in style of the recent entry from the British boat builder with contemporary looks, and very accommodating luxury interiors.  The standard layout offers two cabins with an owners stateroom to aft, and and a guest cabin to fore.  So far two layouts are offered with the standard being an extended saloon version, and an optional split galley version.  This last takes space from the main saloon extending galley, and changing head layout to guests.  The Broom 430 features as all the line a sea worthy semi displacement hull with a wide variety of engine choices being available from single 370 up to twin 440hp units.

September 12, 2012

New Model: Broom 30 Coupe

If you are British one should very much be proud of Broom, and what it's showing with its latest models.  Coming shortly after the launch of the awaited 35 since then already delivered in three units, is the new Broom 30 Coupe.  The styling of this new inland waters hull sport cruiser is a praise not only because of its looks, which are a perfect mix of tradition and modern, but because it gives a lot to the roots of British boat building.  The 30 Coupe marks Broom return to an entry level inland waterways cruisers.  Accommodation below is for four persons in a main cabin to fore, and convertible L-shape dinette.  Below is also a nice space L-shape galley, and separate shower head.  Other interesting features of the 30 Coupe is well size side deck, and bathing platform which apart making easy work of British style side to mooring can also stow a small tender.  Standard power is a Nanni 60hp which gives a cruise of 8 knots.  It will be interesting if like the bigger Broom models the 30 Coupe is to be offered in faster variants.  So far we don't know. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.14 m (30ft)
Beam - 3.17 m
Draft - 0.76 m
Displacement - 4 tons
Fuel Capacity - 160 l
Water Capacity - 364 l
Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths
Engines - 1 x Nanni 60hp
Propulsion - line shafts 
Speed - 8 knots cruise with Nanni 60hp
Hull Type - full displacement shape

May 7, 2012

New Model: Broom 35 Coupe

Is always nice to see a yard taking good steps into the future, and Broom with its new course is certainly one of them.  The British builder has already launched two new models since its ownership change in 2010, and now presents the much awaited 35 Coupe.  This new Broom is a bit step away from the usual  British aft cabin motor cruiser this builder has offered in recent years if not decades.  But do not be mistaken the 35 Coupe remains a pure British cruiser thanks to its versatility of fully opening patio door, hard top, and very nice lines which makes it easy to feel cozy and warm inside in seconds. Interior wise the 35 Coupe works a very practical layout with a saloon and dining on the main deck, and a cabin or two depending on what you choose below.  Power for the 35 Coupe starts from a single 60hp a choice for those who like inland waterways cruising up to a 360hp for open seas option.   
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.7 m (35.1ft)
Beam - 3.76 m
Draft - 0.94 m
Displacement - 8 tons approx
Fuel Capacity - 500 l
Water Capacity - 375 l 
Accommodation - 2 + 2, or 4 + 2 
Engines - 1 x Nanni, H4 170hp, T4 200hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Certification - CE

January 27, 2012

Project: Broom 525

A flagship project from Broom which continues the revolution started since a year from this British company with the new ownership coming in.  The new Broom 525 takes place of the much appreciated 52 and presents fresh features which evolve in design terms the aft cabin cruiser.  There are many characteristics which makes the 525 stand out from its predecessor but the press on the site suggests a good rethink of the aft area is the main theme of Broom's new flagship.  Here Broom made a new two way entrance, an extended bathing platform, and a redesign of the cockpit.  The three double cabin interior is also a revolution, and having one spacious owners room which is located to aft.  This being the most comfortable place on boat underway and at rest on anchor. Broom also says that the third cabin of the 525, can also be specified as one desires away from the standard two in line berths form.  So far power and propulsion details are not announced by a do accept the usual traditional reliable shafts with two moderate power diesel engines.    

January 10, 2012

Project: Broom 35 Coupe

It's always more difficult to categorize boats these days. as some cruiser the enclosed type as the above Broom 35 Coupe project offer the best of two Worlds.  That is sports looks, and a comfort which compares and competes well to that of a flybridge cruiser minus the second helm.  The Broom 35 Coupe see the forward thinking the reborn Broom has embraced in the last year, and should be a hard thinker for those wanting a full year comfortable sport cruiser. Choice is also part of the 35 Coupe with two layout options one with a two cabins plan, and a single owners suite version which makes a nice condo for a couple on the sea.  A very much I like in the layout is also the L-shaped aft galley solution found here by the patio door serving the aft deck. Power options are not yet announced but suspect Broom to go for its roots of shafts propulsion, and a single or twin choice which with the largest horsepower options giving max to the whereabouts of 30 knots.

December 13, 2011

Project: Broom 300

After presenting two new models the past September at the Southampton show, this British builder since a year under new ownership presses more the accelerator and shows the project for a new 300 model.  The 300 is a sport cruiser design set to put entry level boaters into its range of cruisers. As far as I know Broom has never built a fully open sport cruiser as the 300, but I am not totally sure about this.  Whatever it was I cannot remember it, but I do know they build open speed boats during the sixties and seventies. This model although looking very Broom all the way will offer modern amenities as bonded side windows, and skylight serving all the lower deck.  The provisional plans show a spacious single level cockpit.  Inside in the lower deck will be an owners room to fore, shower head, galley, and L-shaped saloon.  Power or propulsion choices have not been yet advised but it does look to be a traditional line shafts by the layout of the interior especially since it does not feature a mid-ships berth. 

November 21, 2011

New Model: Broom 370

Its been an important 2011 year for Broom, not only because this British builder has fully restarted production, but because it showed that there is an important project coming up which says good things for the years to come.  The new Broom 370 steals hull shape and some layout similarities with the replacing 365, but the story with this old model ends there.  Helped by designer Graham Warren the new 370 shows panache in both interiors and exterior with innovative modern use of space, and quality luxury finishing which can challenge the best of them.  Tricks and some clever touches are also used to increase natural light inside; read sunroof glass, aft view window for the owners aft cabin room, and a comfortable chaise lounge inside.  As is usual to Broom the 370 offers acres of space especially if you compare this design to more Mediterranean orientated aft cockpit designs, and the two large cabins one aft for the owner, and a guest to fore are just testimony to this.  To fore is also a choice from a french style berth resting to starboard to a Vee shape twin layout.  Power is from twin 330hp Volvo engines which give a top speed of 30 knots.  For the more inland owner there is also a choice of more economic to run and keep single 370hp Volvo, and a hybrid electric diesel option is also available.   
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.28 m (37ft)
Hull Length - 10.25 m
Waterline Length - 8.75 m
Beam - 3.78 m
Draft - 1.02 m
Displacement - 8 t approx
Fuel Capacity - 1108 l
Water Capacity - 375 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 330hp, 1 x Volvo D6 370hp
Propulsion - line shafts
Speed - 30 knots max with twin 330hp
Hull Type - medium Vee planning hull with shallow skeg
Construction - hand laid chopped strand mat, woven rovings, orthophthalic resin, isophthalic gel coat
Project - Andrew Wolstenholme hull, Graham Warren of 500 Design Interior 
Certification - Lloyds Approved 

October 19, 2011

New Model: Broom 455

Since taking new ownership more or less a year ago, Broom has shown a relentless important project set to move its brand of very British looking motor cruisers forward.  This step could not have seen more importance at the latest Southampton, the United Kingdom's most important boat show where Broom presented two novelties an improvement and announced two further projects to launch for the coming year.  The Broom 455 is the latest development of the top selling 450 Mk,II with important modifications to this successful model.  The 455 is recognizable outside in the new large panoramic transom window, hydraulic submersible bathing platform, opening skylights in saloon, and a larger aft deck.  She is also now boasts a more spacious interior with a three cabin layout, and large owners staterooms to aft which can be mistaken for that of a bigger sized cruiser.  Power options start from Volvo 370 up to optional 500hp units, which takes speeds up to a max of 29 knots. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.75 m (47.9ft)
Waterline Length - 11 m
Beam - 4.6 m
Draft - 1.20 m
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D9 500hp
Propulsion - line shafts
Speed - 29 knots max
Construction - Brushed Isophatalic gel coat, hand laid chopped strand mat and woven rovings
Project - John Benett hull
Certification - Lloyd's approved construction

June 21, 2011

Project: Broom 370

Its nice to see Broom who was nearly closed in the fall of 2010 not only back in business, but challenging the market with a new and fresh project, the 370 set to launch at the fall of this year.  This latest Broom project continues the heritage of this over a century old British builder of an offshore capable cruiser, with inland waterways capability and design dedication.  From a low height and possible of lowering the radar arch, to the aft cabin design typical of the pure British motor cruiser. The 370 will sleep up to six guests in two cabins plus a convertible saloon.  As any aft cabin cruiser which do have an interior which actually spans the whole length of the boat, the two sleeping rooms of the 370; owners suite located to aft, and double Vee berth to fore will speak volumes in there sizes to vessels which are normally to a minimum five feet larger.  Andrew Wolstenholme responsible for the hull underwater shape of the 370 presented a medium Vee shape with a shallow skeg keel, and power choices of a single or twin engines.  For the speed lovers or more offshore orientated users the 370 can be powered with twin Volvo 330hp with in line shafts propulsion which should give a max speed of up to 30 knots. Other choices will include a Nanni hybrid which gives four hours of electrical only usage, and a single economic to run and maintain 370hp Volvo delivering a max of 20 knots of speed.

February 24, 2010

New Model: Broom 450 Mk.II

British Broom continue to update and redevelop its models, presenting the second generation of the 450 with the new Mark.II series launched during the London boat show. The new Broom 450 Mk.II is recognizable in the outside thanks to all round frame less windows. Inside Broom sticks to the very British aft cabin concept but took also the opportunity to present a new look interior, redesigned seating arrangement for the aft deck, and control position. The 450 Mk.II follows its predecessor offering one of the most spacious for a thirteen metres motor cruiser interior with a twin or triple cabin choice, featuring a spacious aft located master stateroom difficult to find in similar sizes. Standard interior furniture fitting is in pale teak. The 450 Mk.II can be powered by engines from small Volvo D6 310hp a choice ideal for canal users, up to the more sea friendly optional of twin 500hp.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.7 m (45ft)
Deck Length - 13 m
Waterline Length - 11 m
Beam - 4.6 m
Draft - 1.2 m
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 909 l
Water Capacity - 590 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 310hp, D9 500hp, Yanmar 6LYE-ETP 480hp
Propulsion - line shaft

February 4, 2010

Improve-it = Broom 425

The Broom 425 is now available in a new aft deck option, which adds further entertain space to stern. Developing it on the successful 450 and 395 concept, this 425 has the cockpit settee moved back to the transom as possible providing a much aft deck area. This is an option as the present walk round deck model will continue for those owners who want the excellent work free area provided by the standard plan. The 425 has also been added with a unique optional three cabin arrangement. The third cabin replaces the lower deck port side located C-shaped sofa. As always supporting its long time heritage of a good inland waterways as much to an offshore cruiser, the 425 is available with twin or single engine options. With a single engine the top speed of the 425 is 18 knots, making it also a good offshore hopper but with better economy, and the missed safety feature offered by twins.

January 15, 2010

Improve-it = Broom 395

Presented over a year ago, British boat builder Broom present a new improved galley to the 395. This galley has been proposed by an owner and shows flexibility from Broom to accommodate owners requests and model improvement to the standard version as pictured above. Launched in the Summer of 2008 the 395 is the latest model introduced by Broom, famous for its pure British looking aft cabin motor cruisers. Second entry model in its range the 395 is a two cabin two head boat, having unbeatable spaces, and owners suite to aft which can be compared to that of a fifteen metre yacht. The 395 can be powered by a single engine this choice more adaptable for river coastal use, or having a twin for planning speeds and superb performance.

October 24, 2008

New Model: Broom 395


New Broom 395 incorporates the latest developments and improvements taking place across the range, of the British builder. The exterior has been styled to include steps up both sides of the transom, the latest type of frame less windows, and a helm position console layout developed from the 425. The most significant change from the 39 model is the large aft deck. With steps up both sides of the transom the aft deck has been deleted and the cockpit area moved back as the 450. This gives a large sitting area in the cockpit. The specification and interior layout follows on from the 39, with the decor and joinery style being a further progression from the 425. The 395 is offered in the dinette and 2+2 form. The side door is not included in the specification, but may be considered as an extra providing there is sufficient lead time. The 395 is available with both single and twin engine installations.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.04 m (39.6ft)
Length - 11.22 m
Waterline Length - 10.5 m
Beam - 3.96 m
Draft - 1.06 m
Weight - 10.2 t
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 272 l single engine, 2 x 454 l twin engines, 2 x 605 l
Water Capacity - 454 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - single or twin diesels
Speeds - 27 knots max
Design - Andrew Wolstenholme