The Broom 9/70 was designed to give the maximum possible space in 32 feet whilst still providing a safe sea boat with the traditional good handling qualities associated with all Broom Boats
Born Free is now offered with recent serviced engines & generator. Being the last of the 9/70's built, powered by Twin Mermaid Merlin 110 turbo diesels, fitted with bow thruster, Fisher Panda 3.5 kw Generator, Overall Winter cover, and many other extras.
The Broom 9/70 was designed to give the maximum possible space in 32 feet whilst still providing a safe sea boat with the traditional good handling qualities associated with all Broom Boats
Born Free is now offered with recent serviced engines & generator. Being the last of the 9/70's built, powered by Twin Mermaid Merlin 110 turbo diesels, fitted with bow thruster, Fisher Panda 3.5 kw Generator, Overall Winter cover, and many other extras.
Title Docs, Bsc & Serial Numbers
Thames River license: 31st December 2022
BSC Serial No: TBC
BSC Expiry Date: September 2025
HIN No: N/A
Serial No:- X128
Engine (s) Type: Ford Mermaid Turbo Merlin
Engine Power: 110hp Each
Commissioned Date: August 1988
Exterior Arrangements
Moulded non slip deck surface
Stainless steel davits
Stainless steel cleats x 6
Stainless steel fairleads x 2
Stainless steel handrails along cabin sides
Stainless steel stanchions
Stainless steel fender holders x 4
Stainless steel steps to transom
Bathing platform Stainless with Teak slats
Folding windscreens for low bridge clearance
Rear canopy with extension covering aft deck
Tonneau cover
Cockpit table
Two helm seats
Anchor, anchor chain, stem roller & winch
Water, fuel & pump out & rinse deck fittings
Aft locker for 2 x 15kg gas bottles
Interior Arrangements
FORWARD CABIN
x2 single berths
Wardrobes
Draws
Escape hatch
Overhead LED light
x2 LED reading lights
x2 Air vents
Opening windows
FORWARD HEADS
Manual toilet to holding tank
Moulded basin with hot & cold taps
Vanity cupboard
Mirror
Towel rail
Toilet roll holder
Toothbrush & glass holder
Light
Opening window
GALLEY
Lockers
Cupboards
2 x Hob gas rings, Grill and Oven.
2 x Sinks
x1 Krups coffee machine
x1 Toaster
1 x Fridge
SALOON
Staircase with grab rails from cockpit
Large 'L' shaped sofa which converts to a double berth
Gateleg table
Plentiful storage; cupboard, drinks cabinet, draws, shelves
x4 Overhead LED lights and x4 corner LED reading lights
x2 Air vents
x1 Freeview/TV box
TV
DVD player
Opening windows
Escape hatch
3 x 12 volt socket
AFT CABIN
Double berth with upholstered headboard and Egyptian cotton fitted sheets
Dressing table & stool
Drawers
Wardrobe
Mirror
LED overhead light & x2 bedside LED lights
Inventory
BOAT SYSTEMS
Eberspacher Diesel fired Heating
One manual and one electric toilet
Holding tank with Deck and Under water discharge
Wiring for TV aerial & socket
ELECTRICAL & WATER
Ring main 240-volt shoreline supply
Shoreline cable
Fisher Panda Generator 3.5 kva
Battery Charger
Batter condition indicator
2 x 110 ah Engine Batteries
2 x 110 ah Domestic Batteries
3 x 12 volt sockets
4 x 240 volt sockets
LED Lighting throughout vessel
Calorifier with 750w immersion
Water systems Hot water heat exchanger with immersion
GALLEY
Plastimo Neptune 4500 cooker
Stainless steel sink with hot & cold mixer taps & drainer
Indec Webasto Marine Fridge
Ceiling light
Under cupboard light
Washing up spotlight
Air vent
2 x 240-volt sockets
Opening window
DECK
Pilot seat and navigator seat (Currently in store) to upper helm position and occasional table
Starboard & fitted, foldaway stainless steel and teak seat at aft to rear deck
Canopy on hinged folding frame designed to navigate all Thames Bridges raised
Screen cover to forward saloon windows
Aft Deck Tonneau cover
Folding stainless steel deck mast
Fitted aft Deck Dodgers with Sewn in Boat Names
Jabsco Par 3 raw water boat deck wash pump and hose
Fenders
Bruce Anchor & chain
3 Mooring warps
Ensign staff
Bow staff for burgee
Boat Hook
Mooring stakes
Life support floatation device with line
NAVIGATION and MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTS
(no electronic items have been tested)
Bow thruster
Garmin sat nav and chart plotter (unused)
Seafarer echo sounder
Full set of navigation lights
Navico VHF radio
Steering wheel to both helms
Twin lever controls for gear change & speed control
Speedometer to lower helm
Rev counters to both helms
Voltage, temperature & oil pressure gauges
Depth gauge
Compass
Ridder Indicator
Vetus Premium Stainless Steel synchronized wipers to two upper screens with switch at upper helm
Chart table
Horn
LOOSE INVENTORY ITEMS
x2 Fire Extinguishers in saloon
x1 Fire Extinguisher in aft cabin
Fire Blanket
Mooring Spikes
Mallet
UPHOLSTRY & FURNISHINGS
Oatmeal Carpets to cabin
Curtains
Upholstery on Blue with gold pattern
White PVC with Black stripes cockpit upholstery
Recent Works & Improvements
x1 Gearbox replaced with new
x1 Bow thruster replaced - Fitted by John Blake in 2022
x1 Domestic water pump replaced
x2 Teleflex cables replaced (port & starboard)
Glomex TV aerial onboard (to be fitted)
