apollo
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He's that scared he's run away
Wouldnt have to run that fast eh!!
Broom's
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Wouldnt have to run that fast eh!!
boatone
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Running won't get you anywhere ....... oh, and don't ket the gun scare you.....
But I do have plans for the lipstick.......
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miket
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Age?
This thing of "age and Broom owners" is rather overplayed, I think.
I was 45 when I bought our first Broom 33, and am now on Broom number 3.
Yes, I appreciate the quality but so do most people. Equivalent sized boats from the big 3 were not significantly cheaper, but only one gave me an aft cabin and 2 loo/ showers.
True the performance of the 33 was marginal but 15 knots cruising was a pretty good compromise as we were boating on both coastal and inland. The following 2 Brooms did 28 and 25 knots respectively.
For us, the one thing that none of the "sedans" did was provide accommadation in the entire length of the boat!!
EG; Fairline Corniche. Overall length 34.5ft. Bathing platform and cockpit 8 ft, leaving usable length at 28.5ft.
Nothing wrong with the Corniche or any other Sedan cruiser but if you want to do serious cruising with friends (not necessarily family), in a sensible sized boat, then the privacy of cabins at each end is hard to beat.
I hope Broom is re-incarnated but I have my doubts.
This thing of "age and Broom owners" is rather overplayed, I think.
I was 45 when I bought our first Broom 33, and am now on Broom number 3.
Yes, I appreciate the quality but so do most people. Equivalent sized boats from the big 3 were not significantly cheaper, but only one gave me an aft cabin and 2 loo/ showers.
True the performance of the 33 was marginal but 15 knots cruising was a pretty good compromise as we were boating on both coastal and inland. The following 2 Brooms did 28 and 25 knots respectively.
For us, the one thing that none of the "sedans" did was provide accommadation in the entire length of the boat!!
EG; Fairline Corniche. Overall length 34.5ft. Bathing platform and cockpit 8 ft, leaving usable length at 28.5ft.
Nothing wrong with the Corniche or any other Sedan cruiser but if you want to do serious cruising with friends (not necessarily family), in a sensible sized boat, then the privacy of cabins at each end is hard to beat.
I hope Broom is re-incarnated but I have my doubts.
Ramage
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How many younger people can afford a large cruiser? I would imagine most people get into larger boats later in life. A Broom is an aspirational purchase for most.
My son thinks he owns Silver Dragon.... I don't think he would cope with the bills if I gave her to him as a gift!
I am 50 and I would like a Broom... I cannot afford the one I would like though!
I don't like the mandatory Pipe, Cardigan & Leather Slippers however, (No Regrets told me they were mandatory at any rate....!!).
My son thinks he owns Silver Dragon.... I don't think he would cope with the bills if I gave her to him as a gift!
I am 50 and I would like a Broom... I cannot afford the one I would like though!
I don't like the mandatory Pipe, Cardigan & Leather Slippers however, (No Regrets told me they were mandatory at any rate....!!).
apollo
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Same goes for the New Brooms, with starting model at 39 feet and £300K, i am not surprised they only sold 6 boats last year.
All across the UK Manufacturers (with a few exceptions), they are dropping the smallest models from their ranges but that is cutting off the route in to the brand. Long term it would pay off as once a client is in to the Brand they are more likely to trade up.
....and meanwhile lots of Binliners and other American stuff being sold cos they have that entry level product.
The Dutch can do it, why cant we?
No Regrets
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We'll have to wait for the next chapter I spose....