Broom 9/70
The 9/70 was designed to give the maximum possible space in a 32 footer whilst still providing a safe sea boat with the traditional good handling qualities of Broom craft. A slightly more compact version of the 10/70, the 9/70 was based on a John Bennett hull, with the superstructure designed by Andrew Wolstenholme, who also worked with Broom’s own design team to provide the interior layout.
The aft cabin has a double bunk against one side, and incorporates an en-suite shower and toilet. The forward cabin was fitted with V-berths as standard although this could be replaced with a second double if preferred. Adjacent to the galley, a forward toilet served for day use and for guests. The design retains the twin helm positions, and as with the 10/70 there is no sliding door access to the saloon.
The standard specification provided for twin 62HP Volvo MD31s although a more typical configuration for river and coastal use was twin 110HP Volvo TAMD30As.
| LOA: | 32ft 0in / 9.75m |
| Beam: | 12ft 3in / 3.7m |
| Draught: | 3ft 0in / 0.92m |
| Min. Air Draught: | 8ft 8in / 2.7m |
| Hull/Deck: | GRP |
| Hull Form: | Semi-displacement |
| Cruise Speed: | 12 knots |
| Max. Speed: | 16 knots |
| Fuel Capacity: | 2 x 60 gals / 270ltr |
| Water Capacity: | 90 gals / 410ltr |
| Build Period: | 1984-1988 |
| Number Built: | 28 |
| Previous Model: | ? |
| Successor Model: | ? |
| Market Value: | £55,000 – 75,000 |