Broom 41

[Wavey]

Would your budget stretch to one of the earlier 42cls? The 41 was top of our list last year when we were changing boats but lacked internal space compared with the 38 ft steel boat we were used to. The 42cl is in our opinion a far better boat and far roomier. Down side was it was well over our budget, but it's a buyers market and wonderful things can happen - and did

 

[Greg2]

Would your budget stretch to one of the earlier 42cls? The 41 was top of our list last year when we were changing boats but lacked internal space compared with the 38 ft steel boat we were used to. The 42cl is in our opinion a far better boat and far roomier. Down side was it was well over our budget, but it's a buyers market and wonderful things can happen - and did

I have always liked the look of the 42cl's and we did have a look at one last weekend. Surprisingly, SWMBO wasn't too keen on it and preferred the cockpit space of the 41.

They are above our budget and whilst I know what you mean about it being a buyers market etc many Broom owners seem to have missed this and seem to be happy for their boats to sit unsold for a very long time.....

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[Wavey]

Horses for courses as always with boats. As most of the time there's only 2 of us on board and the boat's based on the Thames, we were happy to sacifice cockpit space for internal space and lower freeboard at the stern for ease of ropework in the locks.

Asking prices are just that, and you never know you might just find someone who needs to sell urgently as a friend of mine did recently.

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[oceanfroggie]

As a very content Broom owner, I agree with Deleted User.
I too had a Broom 37 (1991 variety) with Volvo 306hp units. Cruised all day at a very relaxed 08/20 knots with 25 knots readily available as required.
1 mpg was my experience too.
Not greatest at 5 knot river speeds but OK on one engine if no complex maneuvers required. Our current Broom Ocean 38 is better for the dual inland/sea role with a big keel that is just lower than the egg whisks. Handles superbly on one engine but still achieves 25 knots from 2 x Yanmar 250hp.
Performance in inclement conditions is first class. I know from experience!!

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