'Happy Sole' is a lovely example of the Broom 35 Sedan Flybridge model and is a credit to her owner. She has been meticulously maintained in her current ownership with a 2020 survey having no recommendations. She has a clean hull and is a very capable cruiser. A sought-after Broom model benefitting from the extended flybridge, good sized aft cockpit, spacious saloon and six decent sized berths. Ideal for cruising and entertaining alike.

Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or via email - Essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

She has twin Ford/Perkins Sabre, six cylinder, 225hp turbo diesel engines (fitted 1991) connected to shaft drives. Twin stainless steel fuel tanks at 400L a side. Indirect cooling via heat exchangers. Single lever controls at both flybridge and saloon helm stations. Trim tabs. Vetus bow thruster with controls at both helm stations.

Two domestic and two engine crank batteries (all approx. two years old). Batteries charged via engine alternator. 240v shore power system with battery charger, immersion heater and ring main. Interior lighting.

Construction

Broom 35 Sedan Flybridge built in 1984. White GRP hull and superstructure with moulded-in non-slip decks. Large aft cockpit with teak floor. Alloy rubbing strake with rubber insert. Hydraulic wheel steering to twin rudders. Integral bathing platform with teak slats and cockpit shower.

Inventory

Deck Equipment

15kg Bruce anchor with 40m chain

Maxwell Nilsson electric windlass with foot switches and flybridge control

Full length stainless steel safety rails

Grey cockpit enclosure (new 2023)

Three wind screen wipers

Single davit on transom

Transom boarding ladder and swim ladder

Various warps and fenders

Navigation equipment

Autohelm depth at main helm

Furuno GP-70 GPS Navigator

Furuno radar

Sailor Type RT144 VHF radio

Autohelm depth, compass and GPS repeater at flybridge

Navigation lights

Safety equipment

Fire extinguishers

Engine extinguishers

Horseshoe lifebuoy

Carbon monoxide alarm

Gas alarm

Fire blanket

Smoke alarm

Searchlight

Lifejackets

Horn

Two electric bilge pumps

One manual bilge pump

Accommodation

"Happy Sole" benefits from a large spacious saloon with great visibility all round that creates a light and airy space. The saloon cushions have recently been re-upholstered and overall are in great condition. An inlay to the saloon seating creates a large double berth which comfortably accommodates two adults. To the port side the fitted galley is well equipped offering a two burner gas cooker with grill and oven, Electrolux upright fridge, stainless steel galley sink with drainer and 240v microwave. Plug sockets and plenty of storage space for utensils and cookware. Aft of the galley to port is a separate heads compartment with Jabsco marine toilet, moulded wash basin and shower. She has six berths in two cabins. The forward cabin comprises of a V-berth with room for two adults. Opposite the galley is the starboard cabin which has a double berth suitable for two adults, also benefiting from AV equipment and hanging stowage space. Aft is a large cockpit with comfortable seating for at least six adults. This area is covered with new (2023) KLS covers that are in fantastic condition. The cockpit also has plenty of stowage in side lockers and a large lazarete. Aft of this is a teak bathing platform with cockpit shower. Her flybridge has an upper helm station with a bench seat for two, this allows for a great all round view when mooring and would be a pleasant place to helm on a sunny day. Further seating behind the helms seat isn't fitted but is available.