Broom Saxon 40
Originally designed as a successor to the Admiral Class for the hire fleet, only one Saxon 40 was ever built. Since new the Broom family themselves used the boat every summer whilst taking part in regattas around the Broads. Reluctantly sold with the hire fleet in 2004, the Saxon 40 has undergone extensive improvement to bring her up to private boat standards.
The interior layout builds on the Broom 30 design, with a central wheelhouse equipped with folding windscreens for minimum air draught. Aft, a large living space incorporates the galley and saloon, whilst forward two cabins provide double and twin berths. With a third single cabin amidships, and the option to convert the saloon to a further twin or double berth, a maximum of seven can be accommodated on this versatile cruiser.
Based on a 40 foot Aquafibre hull and fitted with a single 55HP BMC engine, the Saxon is designed and optimised for Broads cruising.
| LOA: | 40ft 0in / 12.2m |
| Beam: | 12ft 0in / 3.65m |
| Draught: | 2ft 6in / 0.76m |
| Min. Air Draught: | 6ft 6in / 1.98m |
| Hull/Deck: | GRP |
| Hull Form: | Displacement |
| Cruise Speed: | 5.5 knots |
| Max. Speed: | 9 knots |
| Fuel Capacity: | gals / 130ltrs |
| Water Capacity: | gals / ltrs |
| Build Period: | 1981 |
| Number Built: | 1 |
| Previous Model: | Admiral Class |
| Successor Model: | – |
| Market Value: | £52,000 |