Broom

did you like it when you first got it?? because we didnt like it a first but it grew on us and now we think it is the best boat we have ever had because of the layout and the practibality of it
 
On the contrary, we bought it because of the layout. Out first boat was a seamaster 30, which we got because of its relatively wide beam and aft cabin. (don't like making beds every day).
The broom layout gives a much spacier feel for just an extra 7 feet, along with a full height shower, two heads, and much easier engine servicing.
An excellent boat, well built, and easy to handle, so I'm happy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Yes, loved it when we bought it and still love it.

Equally happy at sea or on the Upper Thames and more room in the after cabin than the larger Monarch.
 
We didn't have a Crown 37 but one of the later 37's with the planing hull. I can't comment on the Crown specifically but Brooms definitely grow on you. You only notice the higher build quality after using the boat for a while and then practical touches like the wide side decks and chunky guardrails are only apparent when you go on other boats and see how deficient they are. Also, with it's aft cabin, you can't beat the interior space of a Broom. Yes, they may look a bit frumpy on first viewing but they are excellent boats and generally hold their value well
 
Aft cabin heaven. Equally at home on the Shannon, or in an Atlantic swell off the SW coast of Ireland. Build quality and the hidden engineering detail has to be seen to be beleived, and as others have said not always aparent at first. Great boats for our climate. Pal of mine recently bought a 20yo Monarch, she is in amazing condiction putting some newer 5yo designs to shame. Interior a true home from home.
 
My first boat was on the Thames a little Princess 32, however wife did not like the tiny fwd cabin so I compiled a short list of aft cabin boats mainly from Alex McMullens 25 yrs of power boats I seem to recall.

Settled on 79 Brown Crown which I named after the wife, "Finola" I'm so romantic. Had her for 2.5 years and did 2500nm in her, before I moved to Spain. Penton Hook sold her in 03 and I have been in touch with the new owner via this forum. He to is very pleased with her, and has reupholstered the interior.

Best bits are as others have said aft cabin, build quality, low speed handling helped by the keel, pretty reliable perkins HT6354s, apart from head gasket on stb engine, sociable helm as one can take to folks on the cockpit and call down for a cuppa.

Down side a bit rolly in beam seas and obviously wet being semi dis. I'd have another if I moved back to UK.
 
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Settled on 79 Brown Crown which I named after the wife, "Finola" I'm so romantic. Had her for 2.5 years

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Did you remarry? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Just about to collect our new (Old) Broom 30 within a week. No other 30 footer offers the same sort of space IMHO.
 
Yeah but he did 2500nm in his wife so she was probably shagged out /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
mine were the 145hp HT6354's "H" meaning horiontal, reckon yours will be the same only diff is the higher HP brought about by means of the diesel injector pump being bigger I believe.
 
seem to remember 13-14 knts average.

Once on the medway with some tide 17knts gps, and indeed on her final voyage going to Brundle despite having TRV7 and Colaholic aboard with a meaner tide clocked 19knts

whats your average
 
Brooms are like Volvo cars - and probably built for people with a similar mind-sets. They do nothing badly and most things moderately well. But you wouldn't really want to own one, unless you are one of Natures compromisers! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
wrong. you would buy a broom if you have a family and you wish to take them away on the boat because this is a family boat. and we got upto 19knts on the river but sshhh dont tell anyone... hehehe
 
Good family cruiser im the right side of forty with two kids and spend up to 3 weeks at a time on the boat,the living space is huge im glad to have it.
 
Ours also has the 145HP 6-354's, and with less than half a tank of water (holds 100 gallons right at the stern under the bed!) will get on the plane at 16knts +
 
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