Broom 33

[paul123]

I am now thinking of buying a Broom 33 (previous comments on the 37 were helpful,thank you) and would appreciate any views or particular aspects to look at more closely.

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Paul, MBM tested this boat in Sept 1990 according to the reprint index. Maybe you could order a copy. Otherwise, I probably still have the magazine so I could photocopy the pages if you want. PM me

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[miket]

Funny you should ask but I had one before the 37!!

I bought it for use on the river (Thames) and for sea and it proved an excellent compromise.
Early ones had VP 180hp Eco engines, most of which were changed by Broom because they did not perform as Broom indicated. Usual varieties now are VP 150hp or 200hp or Mercruiser 180hp.
Personally I would not bother with the VP 150hp as too slow for sea work. I had the Mercruisers which were lovely engines, super smooth and incredibly quiet but were just a touch lightweight for sea work. Before I fiddled with the prop's I had 20knots tops but a realistic 15 kts cruising with full fuel 1/4 water and 4 people and holiday gear. After tweaking prop's I never really had a chance to test at sea but on the river saw 21 knots with 7 big chaps on board and full fuel, but not much else.

If I were buying one for the river (primary) and sea (secondary) again I would stick with the Mercruisers, but for sea only I would go for the VP 200hp. Spoke to an owner with this set up at Shamrock Quay and he confirmed 22kts max but 17/18kts realistic cruising.

Later ones had option of no lower helm which I think is preferable.

Later Broom 345 is same hull and have Yanmar 250hp, but a lot more money.
As with any Broom check build number with Broom. There have been one or two non Broom builds after Broom stopped. Very inferior.

Any other info', ask away.

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