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Broom Boats 970 for sale in Reading United Kingdom

LOCATION

Reading United Kingdom

YEAR

1986

LENGTH

31.99 ft.

DETAILS

Condition

Used

Name

True Life

Year

1986

Make & Model

Broom Boats 970

Boat type

Power

Length

31.99 ft.

Fuel Type

Diesel

Location

Reading United Kingdom

Tax status

Paid

MEASUREMENTS

Beam

12.14 ft.

Berths

3

Cabins

3

Draft Max

3.02 ft.

DESCRIPTION

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 of Broom craft. 

A generous saloon provides comfortable space for living, dining & entertaining. The aft cabin has a double bunk against one side & incorporates an en-suite shower & toilet. The forward cabin was fitted with V-berths. Adjacent to the galley, a forward toilet served for day use & for guests. The design incorporates twin helm positions.

Eberspächer warm air heating system facilitates enjoyable time afloat throughout the seasons.

Title Documentation, Serial Numbers &Amp; Maintence Record

Registered Port: N/A
Registered Number: N/A
Title Documents; Yes all Complete to 2000
VAT Documents: No Original VAT receipt
RCD Certification; N/A
River License / Authority & Expiry Date: Thames to Dec 2018
BSC Serial No: BSSER289616/15
BSC Expiry Date : 26th May 2019
HIN No:N/A
Serial No:X104
Engine Type: Volvo TAMD 30A
Engine Power: 2 x 1110 hp
Engine Number: Port 4020 Stbd 3869
Commissioned Date: 1st April 1986

Deck Layout


The Broom 9/70 features wide side decks surrounded by twin bar stainless steel guardrails with access point amidships and to the stern.
The forward deck to amidships is step free with hand rails to the cabin roof
An anchor carrier is fitted to the forward deck
A step to port and starboard lead to the aft deck which features the helm to port and a seating area with storage lockers below to starboard.
The Rear deck is covered by a folding canopy and windscreen which can also be folded for low bridges
A transom boarding ladder and twin bathing platforms are fitted with the ladder featuring an extendable section into the water
Davits for a lightweight dinghy are fitted to the stern and a large gas locker with storage for up to 2 15KG bottles.

Interior Arrangements

FORWARD CABIN
Featuring 2 V beds and  ¾ wardrobe to port & starboard, storage beneath the beds, Lined ceiling with escape hatch and hopper type opening windows to port and starboard with feature window forward.

FORWARD HEADS
Situated opposite the galley to port. Finished in a moulding, easily maintained, incorporating a washbasin, electric flush toilet, shower with tray, storage and opening window

GALLEY
Located to the starboard side and open plan to the main saloon. Of U shape design with melamine worktops and veneer fronted storage cupboards both above and below the work tops. Fitted with twin bowl sink, oven, hob and fridge. A feature of the 9/70 galley is the amount of natural light from being located below the main saloon windows.

SALOON
The saloon of the 9/70 will sit 8 in comfort with a convertible sofa to starboard. 
To port are 2 removable seats, both with storage below and ahead of these a 3-drawer unit which can have a helm seat placed on top (currently removed). The 2 seats can combine with the sofa to starboard to form a double berth.
The interior helm featuring master controls and steering is located to port.
Aft of the seating area to port are a drinks & glasses cupboard plus a 3/4 wardrobe cupboard to starboard.
Steps both lead up to the rear deck and down to the rear cabin. Behind the steps to the rear deck is stored a gate leg table which when in use can seat six around with comfort.
The saloon is washed by natural light with large opening side windows and a double butterfly hatch overhead. This can be removed should an engine ever require lifting as the engines are located beneath the saloon floor with all furniture and flooring removable giving great engineering access.

AFT OR MID CABIN
The Broom 9/70s aft cabin is fitted with a side double berth, vanity unit with drawers and ¾ large wardrobe.
The aft cabin features an ensuite wet room with toilet, shower and washbasin
Windows are set to both sides and the stern and a solid opening escape hatch to the rear deck.

Inventory, Systems &Amp; Equipment

BOAT SYSTEMS
Eberspacher D3l Heating to all cabins
Holding tank to both toilets with Carbon odour filter
2 x 7kg_ Propane with gas bottles with gas sniffer

ELECTRICAL & WATER
Batteries 2 x Domestic deep cycle new 2015, 2 x Engine Start New 2017/2018
1500 w Inverter
Factory Fit Battery Charger switchable between all battery banks
240 v ring main, shore supply cable and 13A sockets to galley, saloon, Aft cabin and Engine Room
12v sockets throughout vessel
240 Inverter shaver points in both heads
Calorifier with immersion heater. Hot water to all three sinks and both showers.

GALLEY
Optimus 3 burner gas hob
Separate oven / grill
Electrolux 3 way fridge (Gas 12v 240v)
Double sink with deep and shallow bowl

DECK
Lofrans manual anchor winch plus
Bruce anchor and chain
Lightweight dinghy davits
Outboard bracket
Full set of fenders and warps
Boat hook
Fender steps plus factory option folding hull mounted steps amidships
Split teak bathing platforms (newly refurbished timber) plus access swim ladder
Cleats to fore deck, amidships and stern quarters
Non slip decks
Gas locker and under seat lockers
Full summer canopy and windscreen cover (new 2016) plus winter tonneau
Aft deck dodgers
Stainless steel rails all round plus 3 x access gates with chains
Folding windscreens
Fender holders fore and aft
Water fuel and pump out/rinse fittings
Note: New (used twice) Sunsport 2.Sm inflatable plus Suzuki 2.5 hp outboard may be available by separate negotiatiom

NAVIGATION and MECHANICAL INSTRUMENTS (no electronic items have been tested)
Garmin Echomap Fifty S New 2016
Seafarer 700 Depth sounder with exterior helm repeater
SeaRanger 5600 VHF in saloon with exterior helm repeater speaker
Rudder indicator
Sumlog
Full system instrumentation at saloon helm.
Basic engine instrumentation aft helm
Internal magnetic compass

GENERAL INTERIOR INVENTORY
Mahogany joinery throughout factory original
Standard Broom fit L shape settee to sbd
Two seat settee to port (in fills L shaped settee to form additional double berth)
Standard fit folding mahogany dining table (stores under saloon stairs)
Master internal helm station (seat removed and in storage for extra space) with drawers under
Circuit breaker locker below with inverter controls
AC locker with consumer units below upper helm
Glasses/drinks cupboard to port with TV point
3/4 height wardrobe to stbd
Brass Barometer/clock
CD radio, internal and external speakers
Aft double cabin with ensuite shower/toilet compartment, wardrobe and dressing table, escape hatch
Twin V berth forward cabin adjacent to day shower/toilet compartment with two wardrobes, drawers under LED/fluorescent lighting throughout
3 x table/wall lamps
4 x berth lights
2 x handheld fire extinguishers, automatic full flooding extinguisher to engine room
Curtains throughout plus sun hatch roller blind
Maxview TV aerial system with sockets at TV station above glass cabinet
Cooling fan to galley area
Forward day toilet/shower compartment with electric flush toilet, sink and shower
Aft toilet/shower compartment with manual toilet, sink and shower
Both toilets use on board water flush to minimize odour (ample water capacity)
Rear toilet has Lee Sanitation 'blue' water flush system to minimize odours in longer pipe run
Both toilets discharge to holding tank with carbon odour filter

Loose Interior Inventory
3 x aft deck bench seat cushions
2 x cushions for above extension rail 4 x saloon cushions
2 x table lamps 1 x life ring Boathook

Items aboard but NOT Included in a sale
Thames tapestry in galley and watercolour in aft cabin not included (personal value)
All cupboard contents eg: life Jackets, crockery, cutlery, glasses, cleaning products, owners toolkit, domestic spare parts, not included
Model boats and artificial flowers not included (personal value) 240v TV/DVD not included
Charts and ships voyage logbooks not included
Dedicated engine spares (filters, impellors, alternator belts etc) will be left

UPHOLSTRY & FURNISHINGS
Original fabric finish throughout
Carpets replaced 2008
Original matching curtains plus 2 x shower curtains
Sunroof roller blind

PROPULSION

Cruising Speed

12 knots

Engine Count

2

Engine Horse Power

220.0

Engine Location

Starboard

Max Speed Knots

16

Engine Hours

2766

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HULL

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Hull Type

Semi Displacement

OTHER

Double Berths

2

Twin Berths

1

Drive Transmission Description

Direct

Dry Weight

6000 kilograms

Engine Year

1986

Engine Type

Inboard

Fuel Tanks Capacity

270 liters

No of Heads

2

Water Tanks Capacity

340 liters

ABOUT BROOM BOATS 970

The Broom Boats 970 is a 32 feet long that boasts a 12 feet beam. and a draft of 0.92 meters.This 1986 diesel Broom Boats 970 is powered by a Volvo TAMD 30A, with 220.0 horsepower, capable of reaching a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. The Broom Boats 970 is made of fiberglass.