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Specifications

Make Broom
Model Ocean 37
Year 1978
Length 37.0ft (11.3m)
Beam 3.66m
Draft 0.91m
Hull Material GRP
Engine 2 x Perkins HT6534 145 HP (total 290HP)
Fuel Type diesel
Location Cardiff, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

Length overall
11.28 metres
Number of berths
5
Number of cabins
3
Passenger capacity
12
Drinking water capacity
450 litres
  • Dual helms
  • New cockpit cover (2025)
  • Newly upholstered cockpit cushions (2025)
  • GRP dinghy with electric outboard & battery
  • Raytheon chart plotter x 2
  • Philips GPS at nav station
  • Radar
  • Raytheon autopilot x 2
  • Echopilot sonar
  • VHF

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Description




The ever popular Broom Ocean 37 built in Norfolk in 1978. Known for her spacious and versatile interior, ideal for entertaining and cruising both river and coastal areas. With 5 berths across 2 cabins and the saloon, there is ample space onboard for family and friends. With a spacious saloon, generous upper deck bench seating and dual helms, she is the ideal boat for socialising.The owner is open to discussing part payment of delivery costs to the Norfolk Broads.

Engine, Electrics & Safety2 x Perkins HT6534 145 HP (total 290HP)Diesel Shaft driveTrim tabs12 knots cruising speed and 16-18 knots top speedC-charge 5000 series2 new engine batteries Battery charger & shore powerLife raft (soft case) Raytheon chart plotter x 2Philips GPS at nav stationRadarRaytheon autopilot x 2Echopilot sonarVHFClock/Barometer

Exterior, Interior & HistoryFull new cockpit cover in navy blue (2025)Cockpit cushions (newly upholstered 2025)Cockpit tableGRP dinghy with electric outboard & battery DavitsAnchorBoarding ladderLarge boarding platformFull gangway5 berths over 2 cabins and saloon2m+ headroom throughoutNav station in saloonNew carpet throughout (2024)2 x manual heads, one with shower and holding tank Antifouled





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Monthly Finance Payment
£305
£26,350 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £379
Insurance £39
Maintenance £72
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £782/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,087
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 28% Running costs 72%
Total Interest
£10,201
Total Cost (finance)
£41,201

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