HONEYMOMMY
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Very tastefully decorated, lovely entertaining space. Storage... Omg loads!!
Not a pink or green loo in sight!
Not for sale, I was invited in for a nose around...
Our first year, and now we have a dilema.
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Very tastefully decorated, lovely entertaining space. Storage... Omg loads!!
Not a pink or green loo in sight!
Not for sale, I was invited in for a nose around...
Deefor
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The answer to your pedicament -a nice Broom 44 with the three required cabins plus saloon berths (maybe) . http://www.newark-marina.co.uk/Used Boats/broom-44-soft-top/
Just need Hubby's CQ book or credit card
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. http://www.newark-marina.co.uk/Used Boats/broom-44-soft-top/Just need Hubby's CQ book or credit card
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No Regrets
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Volvo engines are great until they fail, which they do, not terminally, but with a pretty huge expense even by Boat standards.
Often electrical, as they are fairly modern in design.
Perkins are probably more 'Get you home whatever' engines. Very robust, and parts are available, and modestly priced in my experience!
The TS37 is a lovely looking thing, some 'body' parts will be unavailable if damaged, but resale will fall down at that price level compared to established brands.
Sealine is an offshoot of Bayliner obviously (Brunswick)
Often electrical, as they are fairly modern in design.
Perkins are probably more 'Get you home whatever' engines. Very robust, and parts are available, and modestly priced in my experience!
The TS37 is a lovely looking thing, some 'body' parts will be unavailable if damaged, but resale will fall down at that price level compared to established brands.
Sealine is an offshoot of Bayliner obviously (Brunswick)
Chris_d
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Volvo engines are great until they fail, which they do, not terminally, but with a pretty huge expense even by Boat standards.
Often electrical, as they are fairly modern in design.
Perkins are probably more 'Get you home whatever' engines. Very robust, and parts are available, and modestly priced in my experience!
The TS37 is a lovely looking thing, some 'body' parts will be unavailable if damaged, but resale will fall down at that price level compared to established brands.
Sealine is an offshoot of Bayliner obviously (Brunswick)
Words fail me
hope nobody takes any of that seriously.HONEYMOMMY
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The answer to your pedicament -a nice Broom 44 with the three required cabins plus saloon berths (maybe)
Just need Hubby's CQ book or credit card
We have a joint account and don't do credit cards...
May have a little problem with height not to mention mooring... LOL
Next suggestion......
boatone
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Next suggestion......
How about a pair of narrow boats - one for you and Ian and one for the itinerants? Only one engine so low maintenance, loads of space, leave one behind whenever you feel like it and pick it up later etc etc
HONEYMOMMY
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How about a pair of narrow boats - one for you and Ian and one for the itinerants? Only one engine so low maintenance, loads of space, leave one behind whenever you feel like it and pick it up later etc etc
Twins!!!!!
Wavey
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If it's internal space you're looking for then I'd put aft cabin boats top of the list so accommodation is arranged over the whole length of the hull. If there's six of you a three cabin layout is preferable so you're not working around sleeping bodies if someone fancies an early cuppa. Aft cabin boats also allow you and hubby the luxury of a nice owners cabin in the stern with some distance between you and the other guests . Anything of that size has got to be shafts, and a bow thruster is useful although by no means essential.
We've got a 42 foot Broom and 90% of the time there's only two of us on board but it's an absolute dream to handle comfortably between us. Nice, safe, wide walk rounds, very well thought out internal layout. Practicality comes as standard on Brooms - they're designed to be used and used safely. Also, the benefit of a command bridge like ours (above the aft cabin) is that when SWMBO is on the bow I'm only a couple of steps from the aft ropes with no flybridge ladders/steps to negotiate. With our draft and air draft we're fine all the way of Oxford - and down river the world is your lobster (confirmed by the fact ours had covered over 6,000 miles before we bought her ). In terms of resale value there's nothing much to touch Brooms, and Brooms themselves (together with the owners club) are exceedingly helpful if you need any help or info on the boats, even years after they were built. There is absolutely nothing on the market we would change ours for.
Edited to add: Also try to avoid anything with a fixed helm position inside with seating. It eats space. Our previous boat had one and in 19 years I used it once.
. Anything of that size has got to be shafts, and a bow thruster is useful although by no means essential. We've got a 42 foot Broom and 90% of the time there's only two of us on board but it's an absolute dream to handle comfortably between us. Nice, safe, wide walk rounds, very well thought out internal layout. Practicality comes as standard on Brooms - they're designed to be used and used safely. Also, the benefit of a command bridge like ours (above the aft cabin) is that when SWMBO is on the bow I'm only a couple of steps from the aft ropes with no flybridge ladders/steps to negotiate. With our draft and air draft we're fine all the way of Oxford - and down river the world is your lobster (confirmed by the fact ours had covered over 6,000 miles before we bought her
). In terms of resale value there's nothing much to touch Brooms, and Brooms themselves (together with the owners club) are exceedingly helpful if you need any help or info on the boats, even years after they were built. There is absolutely nothing on the market we would change ours for.Edited to add: Also try to avoid anything with a fixed helm position inside with seating. It eats space. Our previous boat had one and in 19 years I used it once.
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dash300
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If it's internal space you're looking for then I'd put aft cabin boats top of the list so accommodation is arranged over the whole length of the hull. If there's six of you a three cabin layout is preferable so you're not working around sleeping bodies if someone fancies an early cuppa. Aft cabin boats also allow you and hubby the luxury of a nice owners cabin in the stern with some distance between you and the other guests
We've got a 42 foot Broom and 90% of the time there's only two of us on board but it's an absolute dream to handle comfortably between us. Nice, safe, wide walk rounds, very well thought out internal layout. Practicality comes as standard on Brooms - they're designed to be used and used safely. Also, the benefit of a command bridge like ours (above the aft cabin) is that when SWMBO is on the bow I'm only a couple of steps from the aft ropes with no flybridge ladders/steps to negotiate. With our draft and air draft we're fine all the way of Oxford - and down river the world is your lobster (confirmed by the fact ours had covered over 6,000 miles before we bought her
Edited to add: Also try to avoid anything with a fixed helm position inside with seating. It eats space. Our previous boat had one and in 19 years I used it once.
I totally endorse everything said above. Brooms are great quality and do not have the flashy looks that shout I've tarmaced more drives than anyone else.
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I totally endorse everything said above. Brooms are great quality and do not have the flashy looks that shout I've tarmaced more drives than anyone else.
Ditto
No Regrets
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Words fail me
So Brunswick AKA Bayliner don't own Sealine then?
Chill
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So Brunswick AKA Bayliner don't own Sealine then?
Only since 2011 you muppet.
The boats Honeymommy is looking at are before Brunswick took charge!
No Regrets
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Christ, where did the ^ahem^ build quality come from then? 
