Broom 35 Captain
The Broom Captain was introduced as a more spacious version of the standard four-berth cruiser and at the time offered a new standard of comfort and convenience. The central wheelhouse had either a fixed or hinged wooden canopy, or one of folding canvas.
The so-called stateroom was forward with two single berths in an L-shaped configuration – later converted to a double on the port side by some owners. Bathroom facilities ran only to a basin and toilet, but a shower was added later in some models. The saloon provided two further berths and the galley ran across the aft of the boat. The open cockpit seating area was a special feature and set the tone for future designs.
The Captain was fitted with a single Morris engine and also came complete with a 12ft sailing dinghy.
| LOA: | 34ft 6in / 10.5m |
| Beam: | 10ft 3in / 3.12m |
| Draught: | 2ft 6in / 0.76m |
| Min. Air Draught: | xxft xin / xm |
| Hull/Deck: | Wood |
| Hull Form: | Displacement |
| Cruise Speed: | 5 knots |
| Max. Speed: | 7 knots |
| Fuel Capacity: | xx gals / xxltrs |
| Water Capacity: | xx gals / xx ltrs |
| Build Period: | c1950-1967 |
| Number Built: | xx |
| Previous Model: | xx |
| Successor Model: | xx |
| Market Value: | c£37,950 |
Andrew Catchpole
Hi, trying to search for a wooden boat captain 35 which my wife lived on in 1975 at potterheigham Norfolk Just wondered if the boat is still in service. The name was AQUATAURUS Reg Y827 Andy