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Broadblue Catamarans 38 Prestige for sale in Burnham-on-Crouch United Kingdom
Burnham-on-Crouch United Kingdom
Make & Model
Broadblue Catamarans 38 Prestige
MEASUREMENTS
Description.
The Broadblue 38 Prestige is a perfect blend of family cruising and ocean crossing sailing capabilities, offering 8 berths in 3 cabins plus a saloon. This sought-after UK VAT paid owner's version has been well kept and lightly used from new and features a great inventory including the larger engine option, Victron inverter/charger, heating, comprehensive nav suite with radar, autopilot, and AIS, electric windlass, davits, cruising chute, storm jib and much more!
The Broadblue 38 Prestige is a perfect blend of family cruising and ocean crossing sailing capabilities, offering 8 berths in 3 cabins plus a saloon. This sought-after UK VAT paid owner's version has been well kept and lightly used from new and features a great inventory including the larger engine option, Victron inverter/charger, heating, comprehensive nav suite with radar, autopilot, and AIS, electric windlass, davits, cruising chute, storm jib and much more! The high-quality cherry cabinetry, blue upholstery and teak and holy soleboards throughout give the interior a luxurious feel. Powered by twin Volvo Penta MD2030 29hp 3-cylinder diesel engines and ready for its next owners’ adventures.
The Broadblue 38 Prestige is a firm favourite in the world of family-friendly cruising catamarans, combining excellent accommodation and deck space with Category A ocean crossing capability in an easily managed and sleeker package than the later 385 or Lagoon 380 rivals. 'Alchemy' is a sought-after UK VAT paid owner's version and has clearly been well kept and lightly used from new. Presented in very good condition for her age and built to a high standard she represents fantastic value compared to new alternatives and has a great inventory including the larger engine option, Victron inverter/charger, heating, comprehensive nav suite with radar, autopilot, and AIS, electric windlass, davits, cruising chute, storm jib and much more!
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Accommodation
The Broadblue 38 Prestige accommodation offers 8 berths in 3 double sleeping cabins plus the saloon, with excellent headroom of over 6'2" in most areas.
PORT HULL: Large double cabin aft with longitudinal berth, dressing table, hanging locker, further storage, reading lights, portlight, and an opening hatch to aft deck. Multi-purpose storage sideboard in the passageway which also provides a useful area for working. Large heads compartment fitted with a Jabsco marine toilet with holding tank, wash basin, and shower. Separate wet locker storage compartment forward, ideal for locating laundry equipment.
STARBOARD HULL: Large double cabin aft with transverse berth, hanging locker further storage, reading lights, portlight, and an opening hatch to aft deck. Passageway en suite heads compartment fitted with a Jabsco marine toilet with shower seat, wash basin, and shower. Large dual-sided linear galley equipped with a Smev 3-burner gas hob and separate oven, twin sinks, upright refrigerator with freezer compartment, additional keel-cooled fridge freezer (in forward cabin), and ample storage in a range of cupboards and shelves. Double cabin forward with smaller longitudinal double berth, reading light, opening hatch to foredeck, and excellent storage in large lockers.
CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION: Companionway with domed skylight for improved access opening into the spacious wheelhouse saloon, fitted with a large U-shaped seating area with a dining table, berth conversion, and easily accessed storage lockers. Large chart table to port with swivelling seat, chart storage, and navigation equipment.
GENERAL EQUIPMENT: High-quality Cherry cabinetry with blue upholstery and teak and holy soleboards throughout. Pressurised hot and cold water throughout supplied via a calorifier with immersion coil. Eberspacher D4 diesel-fired warm air heating system (refurbished in 2018 including new burner, fan, CPU, and upgraded control head). Holding tank serving port heads (new seacock 2023). Stereo system with speakers.
Spars & Sails
Masthead bermudan sloop. Z-Spars silver anodised aluminium deck stepped double spreader rig. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2019). Terylene running rigging (replaced when required). Slab-reefing mainsail with stackpack and lazyjacks. Profurl headsail furling system. 2 x Harken 44 self-tailing 2-speed sheet winches. Harken 16 self-tailing power ratio halyard winch.
- Slab-reefing mainsail, furling Genoa, cruising chute with snuffer, and storm jib
Mechanical Systems
Located beneath aft berths, twin Volvo Penta MD2030 29hp 3-cylinder diesel inboard engines. Freshwater cooled via heat exchangers. Twin single lever controls at helm. Wheel steering to twin rudders. 295L fuel capacity. Twin saildrives to two 2-bladed fixed propellers (new propellers 2022).
The engines appear to be in good cosmetic condition and have been well maintained along with the saildrive units. The saildrive gaiters are believed to have been changed in the past however this will have been more than seven years ago, so it is likely that a surveyor or insurer may suggest these are changed in the near future.
Electrical Systems
4 x 12v Batteries (all new 2019) charging via engine alternators. Shorepower system with ring mains, Victron Phoenix MultiPlus combined automatic battery charger and 2000w inverter. Electrical distribution panel. Battery isolator switches. Interior lighting.
Deck Equipment
- CQR anchor with chain and warp
- Quick electric anchor windlass
- Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions, and guardwires
- Stainless steel boarding ladder on port transom
- Large bimini with stainless steel frame and removable front and side panels
- Pedestal-mounted helm seat
- Blue removable fitted cockpit cushions
- Simpson Lawrence stainless steel davits (75kg max)
- Deck shower
- Warps and fenders
Navigation Equipment
- Danforth compass
- Raymarine VHF radio system with handsets and speakers at helm and nav table
- Raymarine ST60 Tri-Data echosounder/speed/log
- Raymarine ST60 windspeed/direction
- Raymarine ST60 Graphic multi-function display at nav table
- Raymarine C80 chartplotter with radar and AIS
- Raymarine ST7001 autopilot control head
- Raymarine Smartpilot autopilot remote control
- Raymarine below-deck autopilot system
- Raymarine 18" radar scanner
- ICS NAV6 Navtex
- NASA Weatherman Radiotelex
- NASA Target HF3 SSB receiver
- NMEA connection for laptop at nav table
- Stereo radio/CD player with speakers in saloon and cockpit
- Chart light at nav table
- Navigation lights
Safety Equipment
- 2 x Fireblitz automatic engine compartment fire extinguishers
- Fire Blanket
- Charter ISO9650 liferaft (requires servicing) in stainless steel pushpit cradle
- Cockpit harness eyes
- Mast-mounted radar reflector
- 2 x Horseshoe lifebuoys
- Floating light
- Safety ladder
- Emergency tiller
- 2 x Electric bilge pumps
- Manual bilge pump
Additional Equipment
2.6m Avon inflatable dinghy with cover and Mercury 6hp outboard engine (requires servicing)
Construction
Broadblue 38 Prestige built by Broadblue Catamarans Ltd in 2003. White GRP one piece hulls, superstructure, and decks with moulded non-slip surfaces. Integrally moulded keels to both hulls, sealed from the hull creating a double bottom. Hydraulic wheel steering at cockpit helm to twin skeg hung rudders (refurbished 2018). Self-draining cockpit.
Manufacturer's Description
All Broadblue catamarans are rated to the highest level of European Recreational Craft Directive: Category A (Ocean) and are built using Lloyds approved materials.
Both one-piece hull and deck mouldings are hand-laid glassfibre, using power-bound mat, biaxial woven rovings, isophthalic resin, and Kevlar reinforcement in high-load areas. Below the waterline, the hulls are solid laminate, while the topsides and deck incorporate an end grain balsa core. The deck has an integrally moulded non-slip finish. The hull and deck join is fully bonded and protected by a substantial rubbing strake. Many of the structural bulkheads are of vacuum-bagged foam core, and when the interior furniture is fully bonded in, a light and stiff ‘honeycomb’ structure is created.
The PRESTIGE 38 is virtually unsinkable due to its watertight bulkheads and buoyancy compartments fore and aft. The keels are integrally moulded and sealed off from the hulls formimg a double bottom. Designed and engineered for ocean sailing, they are an outstanding family cruiser with excellent and versatile accommodation.
Proven design: Monocoque engineering creates massive structural integrity, Mini nacelle acts as a longitudinal stiffener, while high clearance and arching of the bridgedeck provides added strength and deflect solid water contact, Reduced weight in bow and transom reduces pitching and improves stability, Absolutely safe and simple handling for a two person crew.
Proven performance: High-volume hull dramatically improves performance, Low-aspect profiled keels and elliptical rudder profiles achieve tremendous lift, Optimum sail area/displacement and advanced double spreaders achieve fast speeds under breeze, Flatter underwater hulls reduce drag and minimize stern wash for super off wind performance, Plexiglass bi-fold door from cockpit helps to achieve a superbly light, bright ‘open plan’ design.
Proven comfort: Truly ergonomic navigation and electronics station, Individually appointed interior, Luxury size berths and ensuite facilities.
Proven style: Plexiglass bi-fold door from cockpit helps to achieve a superbly light, bright ‘open plan’ design, Panoramic views from spacious salon, Innovative sculpted bathroom.
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.
Cruising Speed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Displacement(kgs)
2 x Volvo Penta MD2030
Fuel Tanks Capacity
Length Overall
11.58 metres
Max Speed Kph
Waterline Length
10.52 metres
ABOUT BROADBLUE CATAMARANS 38 PRESTIGE
The Broadblue Catamarans 38 Prestige is 38 feet long and has a 5.3 feet beam
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2003 – Broadblue Prestige 38 – This vessel is the “Owner’s version” and is offered in good order with a fantastic inventory. The current owner has owned and enjoyed the boat since 2005. The vessel has been professionally managed, is MCA coded and has been used by a local sailing school predominantly to complete ICC accreditations via a day course (a maximum of 20 days a year only and professionally skippered). Full details of works available as well as a video tour upon request. Please call 01473 225710.
Works List - Present - 2005
Purchased by the current owner.
The following works/items were also undertaken as part of completing the fit-out;
Raymarine C80 chart plotter ST60 Graphic Repeater Radio Remote Autopilot control – SM 705 18″ Radome + bracket GPS Antenna – Raymarine 120 ICS Navtex (McMurdo) 6+ VHF DSC RAY 240E @ chart table + 2nd station Hailing horn / fog sounder Raymarine ST60 wind system External speaker bracket D 9 PIN cable for NMEA to laptop 12V socket at chart table Stereo CD with separate input for MP3 Speakers in cockpit and cabin 2000w inverter/charger Victron Multiplus VHF aerial + NMEA setalk combiner Eberspacher airtronic blown heater – D4 Fire Extinguishers – 3 + blanket Mercury 6hp 4 stroke Bimini/Sprayhood inc stainless steel frame to suit 2.6m Avon tender SL Davits to suit Cover to suit Cockpit cushions to match Anchor chain up to 30m chain and anchor warp 50m Relegate main anchor rope to bower Webbing jackstays Labelling boat and life saving equipment Fit saildrive fairings to legs Repair keels and rudders Coastal Flare pack Bolt cutters Set of essential spares Warps Fenders 20m shore power lead Replace cockpit catches with lockable alternatives Crusing chute Snuffer for Cruising Chute Liferaft & cradle Sheets, blocks and tackle for Cruising Chute Sundry fixings as required Bluetooth GPS receiver added as backup for laptop use Clean and Antifoul Winches serviced
CQR anchor as main
Relegate Danforth anchor to bower
Raymarine RNS Software upgrade Easysplit antenna splitter fitted prior to AIS installation Anchor winch circuit breaker replaced Storm vents fitted to opening hatches Beached, cleaned and antifouled Engines and saildrives serviced Heads flap valves replaced
NMEA / Seatalk network interface repeater replaced Bimini repair Pressure wash and antifoul Minor gel coat repairs Anodes replaced Part of port rubbing strake removed and resealed Installation of AIS and interfacing with electronic systems Deck/anchor wash pump and deck fittings installed Gas detector replaced Forward cool box insulated and Isotherm freezer holding plate fitted Winches serviced
Water tank insulated to prevent condensation
Potable water pump repositioned, replaced and replumbed to allow easier maintenance access
Plotter firmware update
GPS antenna replaced LP pressure switch for potable water system replaced Beached, cleaned and antifouled Engines and saildrives serviced
NASA Weatherman weatherfax fitted Target HF3 shortwave receiver fitted and interfaced to a laptop for weather information Beached, cleaned and antifouled Engines and saildrives serviced All batteries replaced (2 x service, 2 x engine) Heads O rings replaced Winches serviced Anodes replaced
Stability Information Booklet produced to comply with RYA/MCA coding requirements Lift out, clean, antifoul Survey for RYA/MCA coding MCA coding Engines and saildrives serviced Gas installation inspected and certicate issued Fire systems inspected, serviced and certified Storm jib and running rigging suppled Emergency lighting fitted Additional handholds fitted Starboard engine cooling system flushed and repaired. Heat exchanger, circulation pump etc replaced Hatch to port aft cabin resealed to remedy small leak above headlining Winches serviced Cockpit speakers renewed
MCA coding renewed Running rigging and halyards replaced Lift out, clean, antifoul Engines and saildrives serviced Gas certificate renewed Fire appliances serviced and certification renewed Emergency lighting serviced Heads serviced Winches serviced
MCA coding renewed Lift out, clean, antifoul Engines and saildrives serviced Lifejackets serviced and certified Liferaft serviced Gas certificate renewed Fire appliances serviced and certification renewed Props polished and treated with Lanoguard Emergency lighting serviced Winches serviced Anodes replaced
MCA coding renewed Gas certificate renewed Fire appliances serviced and certification renewed Hydrostatic release renewed Shore power connectors renewed Lift out, clean, antifoul Engines and saildrives serviced Props polished and treated with Lanoguard Emergency lighting serviced Heads flap valves replaced Winches serviced
Rudder bolts replaced
Lift out, antifoul MCA coding renewed Gas certificate renewed Minor gel coat repairs to starboard float Bimini cover and sides repaired Engine service, saildrive service Anodes replaced Props polished and treated with Lanoguard Emergency lighting serviced Heads serviced Winches serviced
MCA coding renewed Survey for MCA coding Engines serviced Bimini, sail stack system and tender cover replaced Sails valeted Gas certificate renewed Smoke detectors , drogues, hydrostaic release replaced New fender socks Lift out and antifoul Props polished and treated with Lanoguard Emergency lighting serviced Winches serviced Anodes replaced
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 | | | Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. | | 25-04-2007, 15:29 | | Boat: Broadblue 385
| 385, I thought it made sense as a separate post, rather than hijacking the original thread.
We bought #1, the show , at the 2005. It was used again at the London show in January 2006, It is now based in Gosport and last year we cruised it around the Solent and over to and the Channel Islands.
It has a Prout style rig with both and & twin 2020's. It is the 3 layout, with a storeroom.
My comments below assume the comparison is with similar sized cats and it is all just my opinion <g>. There is no order, just as it came to me.
#1
The set up of the means there is a very safe and secure feel to sailing it. We are not hardened sailors yet 25knt to 30knt winds do not put us off sailing. We have seen 40+knts over the , and on an trip we did 3 days in F6 to F7 with no concern about the ability to cope, some of it in rough'ish seas. It is not a wet .
#2
A large with windscreens and side means the isn't an issue (and in the UK it could be). The deep and location of the means we sail in a thin fleece when we are passing folks in mono's in
full oilies. Visibility is good from the .
#3
There are always 4 to 6 of us onboard. Last year 3 weeks was our maximum in one stay (France and Channel Islands). We had no issue with , space, comfort or privacy. See below for caveats.
#4
It isn't fast, but it is easy to do a steady 7 to 8knts without any tweaking. Our trip across the Channel, in F3 to F4, averaged above 7knts. That was a loaded boat. There will be faster , but with a sailing casually it was OK. I doubt you will ever see double figures in normal conditions.
#5
Build strength. Solid GRP hulls (maybe overweight by cat standards). For example while in a marina last year the port was t-boned by a Contest's . Huge thump, boat rocked. I went for the documents, the marina staff went to hold the Contest owner, son went to look at the hole. We struggled to find a mark on the .
#6
Somewhat old fashioned build methods. You can get at almost everything. Roof linings come down and go back up. Furniture is fitted. You can get into the void under the raised table. I even like the wasted space that is taken up by the double skin of the fore and aft bulkheads of the . I'm sure I won't explain this well, but there is a gap between the apparent walls of the saloon and actual bulkhead. So, you can climb in and stand up inside the gap behind the . This gives you access to the back of all nav station , all the morse controls and , the cockpit and the base of the .
#7
The feel. It feels like a boat when you are on it. There is enough to avoid that practical, but plastic, ambiance of some cats.
#8
The rig. The is very well stayed to the point of over-engineering. The small fully battened main is very easy to raise and lower by hand, no winches needed. In fact I can raise or furl all without a and I am not strong. The main barely needs reefing, even up to 30knts, it is already the same size as a reefed main on most cats <g>. The is of course very big by contrast, but easily furled if you need to reef, and easily 'let go' in a hurry. The is, to us, huge. We only use it up to F4/5, despite it being heavyweight material. You have a built in twin headsail set-up.
#9
If you ignore the associated con (see below) the solid is great when accessing the lockers or or sunbathing or entertaining.
#10
Loading. We are not live aboards, but we are careless cruisers. We carry 6 people, 100 gallons of and 100 gallons of fresh , a portable , spare propellers, bikes etc. etc. There has been room for all this and it hasn't moved on it's marks, we're a good inch above.
#12
Robust. It has done quite a few miles in its short life, and has been abused through two boat shows. There is little sign of wear and tear on decks, floors, furniture or furnishings. It would still clean up nicely.
#13
The storeroom. How do those of you without a storeroom manage? It holds wet , wet suits, dehumidifier, dirty clothes basket, spare everything etc etc.
#1
Finish. Some areas show signs of shortcuts. For example the cabling to the is crude and has failed and the roof linings were fixed with effective industrial velcro, which was glued, but it was not stapled. It sagged in very hot weather. Easily fixed, but clumsy.
#2
Rig. You can't reach the gooseneck from the cockpit, if you need to to reef the main you need to go up onto the coachroof. Once there, because you have the , deep cockpit and sheltered wheel, you can neither see nor hear the helmsman. This would be by doing away with a full bimini. Then how do you get along the boom to furl sail? Some of the lines (main, topping etc) cleat off with cams as they exit the mast. I'd prefer them to be separate and lower down.
#3
Cats struggle to look attractive vs the sexier mono's and mobo's. Versus even other cats the BB385 isn't one of the best lookers, IMHO.
#4
themselves. Nothing serious has gone wrong, but there are quite small things Broadblue were supposed to sort. They haven't, despite being asked by our dealer.
#5
There is only a small amount of in the cockpit.
#6
Our boat has the higher bunks, now lowered on newer models. Ours are clumsy, though bearable. The forecabin bunk narrows sharply at the bow. It is a squeeze for two, you'd need to be friends!
#7
Layout. You have to walk through the starboard heads to get to the s'board . This actually turns out not to be an issue in itself, but we find everyone instinctively treats those heads as "en-suite" and so uses the owner's heads on the port side all of the time. A pain if you wanted an "owners hull".
#8
The chart table is aft facing and a clumsy shape. We use it for electronic planning and PC use, but paper have to go on the saloon table. Upside is almost limitless space for .
#9
Contrary to the wishful thinking of some mono sailors it does tack quite readily, but it is a steady and stately business. The large sail is balanced by the small main because the mast is set so well aft, and that main can do a fine job of weathercocking the boat once the genoa goes slack if you lose momentum. So we tend not to sheet the main hard in and we briefly back the genoa as we go around. You can get away with not doing it, but don't even think of short tacking!
#10
BB did not think through blinds on the round hatches. In the aft cabins there is no way to attach sensible blinds. They have not come up with a solution.
Finally bridgedeck clearance and that hard foredeck. Neither a pro or con. We don't sail in open oceans, just coastal passages and we have occassional slaps. However would we less , less , less saloon space, a higher centre of gravity or more windage to give us more clearance? Nope, but others may have different priorities.
Summary - if you are thinking safe, solid, reliable and capable, then the BB385 could be on your list. If your words are exciting, nimble and quick, well, maybe there is another boat out there! | | | | | 25-04-2007, 17:35 | | Boat: 46' custom cat "Rum Doxy", Roughwater 41"Abreojos"
| | | | | | 25-04-2007, 21:01 | | Boat: Ovni 445
| #2
A large bimini with windscreens and side means the weather isn't an issue (and in the UK it could be). | | sailing casually it was OK. I doubt you will ever see double figures in normal conditions. | | live aboards, but we are careless cruisers. We carry 6 people, 100 gallons of and 100 gallons of fresh , a portable , spare propellers, bikes etc. etc. There has been room for all this and it hasn't moved on it's marks, we're a good inch above. | #7
Layout. You have to walk through the starboard heads to get to the s'board cabin. This actually turns out not to be an issue in itself, but we find everyone instinctively treats those heads as "en-suite" and so uses the owner's heads on the port side all of the time. A pain if you wanted an "owners hull". | | 26-04-2007, 02:45 | | Boat: Broadblue 385
| | , and like Mike said it's nice to read a good review. Do you have any pictures, where I could see how your set-up looks? | | 26-04-2007, 04:34 | | Boat: Broadblue 42
| Show in Sept 2003. We bought her in Sept 2005 when she had about 1300 miles on the log and about 100hrs on each . We had originaly put a deposit down on a new 385 (pre-production), however when we went to view the 385 Nimrod was on brokerage very near by and after weighing up our options we decided to buy a 2yr old 42 in preference to a new 385. We intend to depart for long term and long distance cruising so this was also a factor in our decision. Do not take this decision as implying we did not like the 385, if Nimrod had not been we would have bought a 385 and probably been very happy with our decision.
As I have said in the other thread the BB42, BB435 and BB415 are all produced from the same moulds, the 435 has a longer last step / bathing platform to the transoms to give the extra length. I assume the 415 will not be fitted out as well as the 435 and hence will be more of a "budget" version - although still quite expensive in comparison to some.
Consequently most of my comments will apply equally to the 415 and 435.
Also where I make comparisons with the 385, I have been on board the 385 for a test sail so hopefully my comparisons are quite valid.
General:
Nimrod is the 4 cabin layout with 2 heads, because she was the first boat built she is very well specified with most of the extras you would need. She has 55hp engines, , gennaker, blinds to all windows, folding props, mast steps, elctric , full pack etc etc.
Space: The amount of room is quite amazing when compared to the 385, the extra 4ft length makes a huge difference to the available space. All 4 cabins are comfortable doubles with the aft cabins being king size bunks. The heads are large enough with a seperate area and are excellent in port or at sea. The cockpit area is much larger yet still quite deep and secure. Storage space on deck and cockpit is much bigger than the 385 with one decent cockpit locker and 3 further lockers on the aft deck. The 3 foredeck lockers are huge. Internally the saloon / area is very spacious and has plenty of natural light and . (Headroom is excellent throughout the boat and should be fine for anyone up to about 6'4" without problems)
Cockpit layout: A large twin helm seat is a good vantage point and there is good visibility from the helm for etc. The table in the cockpit provides room for 6 easily, with enough seating in the cockpit for 8 -10. Almost all lines are led to the stbd coachroof where there is an winch. The standing area for operating the winch is a bit on the small side and could be a bit insecure in rougher conditions - but it has not yet caused us any problems. I may add a good solid handhold to this area for extra and . The winch means raising and reefing the main is a doddle. The genoa and gennaker lead to their own manual winches. Mainsheet traveller is across the back of the cockpit and has its own winch - again very user friendly. The bimini is much higher than the 385 meaning that getting out of the cockpit onto the side decks is much easier - it is easy to bash your on the 385, almost impossible on the 42. The 385 has a walkway in the aft centre out to the aft walkway that is meant to be used in preference to going straight from cockpit to side decks. Cockpit is a very secure place in rough weather and visibility is good.
Performance : Much the same as the comments on the 385. She is not a sparkling performer but she does cover the ground in comfort. 7 to 9 knts to windward at 40 deg apprnt is normal in a decent breeze. She is quite a heavy boat so does not perform well in light winds below 10 knts - she is much better with 15knts +. Once you get off the she is very easy to handle and can do about 1/2 wind speed quite easily. We have managed to cover about 20 miles at 10 - 12 knts on a broad reach without even trying with top speed of over 14. So she will perform well when you have a good wind. is dead easy with the wide spaced bows used for the two corners. We can easily use the with only two of us on board.
Build strength : Nimrod was built in the UK and I would agree with kcrane about the solidity of the hulls and mouldings. The 385's are currently built in , I am not sure about the 415 / 435 - last I heard they were being moulded in the UK.
Looks : I think the 42 looks better than the 385 (probably biased!!!). She is a large boat from any perspective and the high bows do look impressive. Everyone comments that she looks stunning when out on the water. Nimrod has the optional blue hulls that make her stand out even more. Internally she is also very impressively finished.
Fitting: Almost all - no large areas of plastic mouldings. Furniture is made by a specialist sister company (Broadblue furniture) and is generally high quality, solidly made and well fitted. We have American Cherry finish but I think they now use light oak veneer. The cherry is quite soft and can be easily marked, the oak is probably a bit harder wearing. I have also spent quite alot of time on BB435, hull 12 and I would say that although the finishing is still pretty good it is not quite the same quality as Nimrod. I think BB have tried to minimise costs wherever possible and it has started to show if you look carefully. Ther has also been some minor changes to the interior design but nothing significant.
The saloon table and seating is OK for 6 at a squeeze because the seating is only really on two sides of the table. The 415 layout does give more seating around the table but at the expense of space. The folding design of the table is great and gives a nice open saloon area when folded, the drawer unit under the table is also very good.
The galley is huge with plenty of surface, a full size fridge and a big , four burner hob, double sink and loads of storage. You really could not ask for better.
The chart table is on the aft bulkhead and is similar to the 385, ie an odd shape as kcrane says. Loads of room for extra electronics etc and a very comprehensive switch panel. Drawer to chart table is not big enough to store and BB do not provide anywhere. I have added a drawer beneath the raised saloon table area for this purpose and it works very well.
Owners / 4 cabin layout: Nimrod is the 4 cabin version and had we bought a we would almost certainly have gone for the owners layout. However having lived with our layout for 18 months I am sure it is much better for our needs. Hull 12 (mentioned above) is the owners layout and the large heads and area fwd in the stbd hull is very impressive, however it does use up an awful lot of space. This heads area is not really practical at sea because it is such a large area you are likely to get thrown off in rough conditions !!!!, especially since it is in the bows which tend to be the most lively part of the boat in a seaway. The owners heads is great for / marina use, but when all is said and done you only go in there for a sh*t and a shower so you do not really spend much time in there. The heads and showers on Nimrod are plenty roomy enough for our needs. Also I have converted one fwd cabin to a workshop for our needs, so we now have 3 cabins, 2 heads and 1 workshop. If you wanted a workshop with the owners version you would then end up with only 2 cabins. Obviously this is very much dictated by personal taste - but don't automatically think the owners layout is the way to go.
Load Carrying - the 42 has a carrying capacity of about 3000kgs and because of the storage space it is probably very easy to put this amount of weight on board. She does seem to carry whatever you put on board without it seeming to make any difference to performance etc. I am sure that it does slow her down a bit but is nice to have the capacity for liveaboard life.
Bridgedeck Clearance - not sure exactly what the clearance is but waves slamming underneath are not something we have noticed. You will always get the odd slap when going to windward or from a and I am sure this is true for all cats. However we have not had any slamming issues and this is in the Irish Sea up to F8.
Broadblue - we bought Nimrod from a so did not buy her new from BB. The few dealings I have had with BB relating to Nimrod have been handled reasonably well although they have all been more informational rather than asking BB to do anything physically. I am aware that they have been very slow sorting out problems on a sister boat - although I am not sure of all the details. If in the US then I assume you will deal with Broadblue so things might be better or worse.
Value for - we got a very good deal when we bought Nimrod so I am more than happy with this aspect of things. pricing for the 435 is certainly on the expensive side and I am not sure if I would consider it to be a realistic for what you are getting.
Long Distance etc - Nimrod is great for what we want to do, she has all the storage space you could wish for, ample deck space and very safe in all conditions.
I hope this gives you all a bit of an overview and helps in your decision making | | | | | 26-04-2007, 06:23 | | Boat: Broadblue 385
| (I hestitate to say skilled) in that we got relatively little used boats with high levels of spec for used prices.
"The bimini is much higher than the 385 meaning that getting out of the cockpit onto the side decks is much easier - it is easy to bash your head on the 385"
Our bimini is very high from the cockpit sole, being just under the boom, but from the side deck you do have to remember to duck slightly if you are going out that way! Our bimini is not standard however and is larger and higher than the normal one. I also notice that a few UK boats don't have bimini's at all.
"385 built in Poland"
Yep that is right, they're designed in UK, moulded in , main items (engines etc) fitted and then brought over to the UK for final fit out.
I'm encouraged that Nimrod hasn't had any significant issues that would require BB attention, that now applies to 100% of the boats we have discussed in this thread. | | | | | 26-04-2007, 10:47 | | | | of their own bosts, I wish more owners could post good genuine information on their own long term experiences of their own boats, as this would certainly help imminent cat buyers like myself and others decision making a lot easier. | | | | | 26-04-2007, 11:37 | | | |
Both can be poled out (I am told anyway, as I have not tried) for a pretty big sail area for downwind sailing on the trades. As Maxingout says, he puts away the main and uses twin headsails for risk/trouble/chafe free sailing, but on the BB they are a) larger and b) both . | | | | | 26-04-2007, 12:11 | | Boat: Broadblue 42
| to steer to wind angle is far easier than actually helming yourself and this is what I have used when trying to determine the best angle to steer.
Tacking is not a problem provided you have enough way on - 5knts is fine, 4knts a bit less certain. She tacks easily via the auto tack, with this set to an angle of 100deg, you can then point her back up once she has accelerated. We do not bother backing the genoa because she has more than enough momentum to get through the wind herself.
Bear in mind that there are generally just Sue and myself sailing so we do tend to make alot of use of the , auto tack etc - it is not that I am really lazy it just makes things very easy with two onboard.
We have a spinnaker pole mounted on the mast and we have used this to pole out the genoa to wind with the gennaker set normally. This seems to very well although we have not used it extensively yet - more practice this summer. Also very easy to reduce sail with this set up if the wind increases. The twin headsail rig is best suited for stronger winds, for lighter winds we have a spinnaker that we are happy to use up to about 16/18knts true.
If wind is light or more on the nose than we would like then motorsailing with the leeward makes a dramatic difference to speed. With one engine at about 1800rpm we will normally motorsail at 7/8knts and can then get to about 30/35deg.
As I have said before we are lucky that Nimrod was fully kitted with all these extras so we have plenty of options to try out - I am sure we can still find out more ways of getting from A-B with more experience.
One comment I would make about the extras is to think long and hard about what you must buy with the boat from the and what you can retrofit later. Most builders charge silly prices for the extras and Broadblue are as bad as anyone. You can save alot of by sorting these things out yourself later.
The one thing that we do not have is the gyro option on the course computer although I plan to upgrade very soon. Having spoken to people who have tried both they are highly complimentary about the vastly improved course keeping and response with the gyro equipped autopilot. It is also pretty much essential to have the gyro version to get the most accurate info out of the MARPA system on the - we have fitted from new so I am not sure why Nimrod was only fitted with the non gyro course computer. | | | | | 26-04-2007, 12:20 | | Boat: Broadblue 385
| and are the telescopic poles OK, or a gimmick? | | | | | 26-04-2007, 12:25 | | Boat: Broadblue 385
| , and steady.
I would tend to do the same as Llamedos, use the autopilot on "sail to the set wind angle" at about 40 degrees. | | | | | 15-05-2007, 08:47 | | Boat: Broadblue 385, called Troutbridge
| we were able to keep moving about 30deg to the apparent wind. I was so impressed that after we hit 12.2 kts on a reach on the way back from Portsmouth harbour entrance (about 17kts true w/speed and OK, the boat was light) I went ahead and confirmed my order.
The plan is to get the boat set up in the Channel Isles this year then head off in summer 08. I have friends in NZ so maybe a BB will make it across. | | | | | 15-05-2007, 11:23 | | Boat: Broadblue 385
| | | | | | 16-05-2007, 02:04 | | Boat: Broadblue 385, called Troutbridge
| . Apparently there have been a few 'tweaks' to the boats, but nothing too major as far as I know. The biggest change on mine will be the relocation of the stbd black water . On WM it is next to the engine (!) on mine it will be in the hull. I'm impressed by the finish of the boats (obviously, I suppose) but there's still a couple of areas I find intruiging...still, the perfect boat does not exist and even if it did after a couple of months you'd find something you want to change!! | | | | | 31-05-2007, 14:14 | | Boat: Woods/Coplan Boats (SA) Ocean Spirit 34
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Brand: Broadblue Broadblue is a UK company based at Thornham Marina, Emsworth, England. Andrzej Armiński’s shipyard is Projektowanie i Budowa Jachtów, and they build the Broadblue 385, Rapier 400 and Broadblue 346 catamarans for Broadblue. Yes, the hull’s are Polish-built and finished in the United Kingdom. The larger Rapier 550 is built in the UK, and there is a new 12 M smaller version also to be built in the UK as of 2021. Broadblue’s construction is solid glass, .5 to 1.25 inches thick below the waterline, with Kevlar reinforcing in high-load areas. Elsewhere, the hulls and deck were cored with closed cell structural foam ( prior to 2007 are end-grain balsa cored ). The skeg-hung rudders are the same depth as the keels, which allows the boat to be beached for maintenance, thus avoiding the hassle of finding a yard that can haul a cat, which can sometimes prove difficult in foreign ports. The keels are integrally molded with the hull and sealed off, making them the first defense against damage should the boat be accidentally grounded. They’re each fitted with a stainless-steel shoe, making damage less likely. The Broadblue company is a decedent of the Prout line of catamarans with large headsails and more aft positioned masts. Broadblue catamarans will suit sailors who place higher priority on seakeeping properties and ability to carry stores for extended, comfortable cruising while the Rapier line designed by Dazcat is geared towards exciting performance and fast passages.  There are no catamarans currently for sale of this brand.Please see our catamarans for sale page for a full listing of other currently available models. Catamaran Show.com Total producedCatamarans/year.  Contemporary Cruising Catamarans Portofino CAT 67Sail performance, length (ft):, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.  HopYacht 30 Didn't Find Yours? Do Our Boat Quiz! Answer the 5 most critical questions when choosing a catamaran, and we give you 3 boats that match your sailing plans best. It's easy, fun! Compare Favourites! Compare three catamarans side by side. What better way to see and find out their differences in specifications and looks, and make an educated choice! Find Your Brand Find out who is who when it comes to different catamaran manufacturers. They all serve a different clientele, find the brand story you vibe with! You've made the Quiz, compared your favourites and gotten to know all the Brands but still havent found your boat. Dont worry, we are here for you!  Latest NewsBroadblue announces new update to the ever popular Broadblue 385 - the new series 4Latest evolution of this popular cruising catamaran. We are pleased to announce the latest evolution of the Broadblue 385 - a yacht which has confirmed its status as a true world cruising capable cruising catamaran. The new series 4 has a number of refinements based on our extensive customer feedback and we hope to show some imagery and further details soon. As we wait for a weather window to take photos - below are some brief details on the latest features of the Broadblue 385 Series 4: a. New features include a forward facing sail station to improve ease of handling when sailing shorthanded b. Self tacking headsail for ease of handling and improved upwind performance c. Removal of backstays to allow square top mainsail for more sail area and better sailing performance d. Electric headsail furlers added to options list To find out more about the Broadblue 385 - CLICK HERE >> Broadblue Newsletter | | | | | |
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Catamaran for sale by owner. We talked with Will and Jessica of WorldTowning who bought their Broadblue 38 Prestige called S/V Friendship via CatamaranSite.com's for sale by owner listings. They bought her in France in September 2020 and are fairly new to cruising, but they already have some strong opinions about what life is like on their ...
Broadblue equips models listed with inboard drive power options, available with diesel propulsion systems. Famous for their Catamaran, Broadblue boats, in general, exhibit favorable attributes such as a deeper-depth draft and average beam, which contribute to their widespread popularity and are favorable for various activities such as overnight ...
Broadblue 38 Prestige. Broadblue / Prout 38 Prestige cruising catamaran. She was designed by Prout to be a fast, responsive, coastal or blue water cruiser and sails well on all points of sailing, even loaded for cruising. It's notable that she will sail close winded and tack quickly. These were built by Prout until the company dissolved in 2002.
Broadblue 385. The NEW 385 Series 4 (S4) is the natural development of the hugely popular S3 model. We have added new features and upgrades. These include: Our unique forward facing sail station with angled winches to improve ease of handling, especially when sailing shorthanded. Self-tacking headsail for ease of handling and improved upwind ...
The biggest selling feature for me was… The company that went under was Prout, and it kind of spawned this new company, Broadblue. From the Prout 38, which this mold used to be, spawned the Broadblue 38. It was kind of the meeting of a bespoke furniture company, and a mold maker, a boat maker.
New Broadblue 425 catamaran. Our latest long range family cruiser with Broadblue qualities of easy sail handling, build quality and effortless performance. Our Experience. About us. World class luxury cruising and performance catamarans. Broadblue is a UK company based at Thornham Marina, Emsworth. We build world-class contemporary cruising ...
Broadblue 38 Cruising Catamarans were the rebirth of Prout. The Broadblue 38 and the Prout 38 are the same boat. This would be Broadblue's 'crossover' model ...
Broadblue Catamarans have a larger proportion of owners who spend extended periods onboard than any other production multihull brand, primarily because we build boats with design elements that are appreciated by experienced catamaran sailors. The build quality, dynamic sailing performance and ease of sailing of our catamarans work well for ...
Broadblue 38 Another British built catamaran, the Broadblue 38 follows in the wake of the Snowgoose, but with more up to date design, construction and styling. Significantly, it's also a beamier boat than earlier British designs, although it's still not as beamy as most later designs.
Find Broadblue 38 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of broadblue boats to choose from. ... Broadblue Catamarans: 38: Specifications. Dimensions. Length Overall: 11.58m: Beam: 5.31m: Length at Waterline: 10.52m: Weights. Dry Weight: 6,500kg: Tanks. Fresh Water Tank: 333.12 l Fuel Tank: 257. ...
Broadblue 38 Prestige built by Broadblue Catamarans Ltd in 2003. White GRP one piece hulls, superstructure, and decks with moulded non-slip surfaces. Integrally moulded keels to both hulls, sealed from the hull creating a double bottom. Hydraulic wheel steering at cockpit helm to twin skeg hung rudders (refurbished 2018).
38.67 feet. Length Overall. 38 feet. Beam. 17.4 feet. Request video tour. 2003 - Broadblue Prestige 38 - This vessel is the "Owner's version" and is offered in good order with a fantastic inventory. The current owner has owned and enjoyed the boat since 2005. The vessel has been professionally managed, is MCA coded and has been used ...
Broad Blue 38 Catamaran. €180,000.00. €180,000.00. Designed by Stuart Davidson & Robert Underwood. Constructed by Broadblue Marine as a blue water cruiser. The hulls were built in Poland to the highest EU Class A oceangoing standard. The boat being fitted out in the U.K. The boat is designed for ease of handling & is focused on sailing in ...
👍IN THIS EPISODEBuying a used catamaran can be a great value, it comes with character and all of the spares needed to keep up with repairs. The question is ...
The Broadblue 385 catamaran is a well designed, well maintained Luxury catamaran. They were designed to be a fast, responsive, coastal or blue water cruiser and have rapidly gained a reputation as a first class world cruising catamaran for short handed sailing. ... 38: Builder: Broadblue Catamarans Ltd: Designer: Robert Underwood, David Feltham ...
Hi all I'm evaluating a Broadblue 38 (aka Prout Privilege 38) and try to compare her to a Lagoon 380 in terms of seaworthiness, sailing performance (I know they are both slow boats), build quality and live aboard qualities. I would want to now you opinion about those two boats.Intended usage: singlehanded bluewater cruising and living aboard for many years. mainly in the tropics.
The Broadblue 385S3 is built to the highest level of European Recreational Craft Directive: Category A (Ocean) and is built using the highest standard materials. She is virtually unsinkable due to her watertight bulkheads and buoyancy compartments fore and aft. The keels are integrally moulded and sealed off from the hulls forming a double ...
If the Broadblue model you are looking for is not available pre-owned - talk to us about new build slots. We don't make many boats every year, but our dedicated build facilities often result in a market leading 12-18 month build period - for a new semi custom built yacht - built to your exact specification. £999,950. View Details.
Join Date: Aug 2006. Location: UK. Boat: Broadblue 385. Posts: 21. Broadblue 385 - One Owner's Pros & Cons. A couple of forumites were interested in the pro's and con's of the Broadblue 385, I thought it made sense as a separate post, rather than hijacking the original thread. We bought hull #1, the show boat, at the Southampton Boat Show 2005.
Broadblue catamarans will suit sailors who place higher priority on seakeeping properties and ability to carry stores for extended, comfortable cruising while the Rapier line designed by Dazcat is geared towards exciting performance and fast passages. ... Broadblue 346 Broadblue 38 Prestige Broadblue 385 Broadblue 435 Broadblue 46 Rapier 400 ...
Broadblue is a UK company based at Thornham Marina, Emsworth. The company has been building cruising catamarans for the past decade, renowned for their exemplary performance and speed, luxury live-aboard comfort and safety. The catamarans are built in Poland and Cornwall. Broadblue catamarans incorporate a high degree of personal specification ...
Broadblue boats for sale on YachtWorld are available for a variety of prices from £249,000 on the lower-cost segment, with costs up to £1,270,085 for the more sophisticated, luxurious yachts. Which Broadblue model is the best? Some of the most iconic Broadblue models now listed include the 425, Rapier 400 and Rapier 550.
Broadblue announces new update to the ever popular Broadblue 385 - the new series 4 news article. ... a yacht which has confirmed its status as a true world cruising capable cruising catamaran. The new series 4 has a number of refinements based on our extensive customer feedback and we hope to show some imagery and further details soon. As we ...