£85,000 Yacht Tour : 1989 Broom 40 Ocean

[@FedorAntony]

I'd love to own this boat but I can't grow a proper moustache unfortunately.

[@johngauntlett4915]

Don't forget your gentleman's top hat and monocle.

[@darkvader7231]

Wear a false one!!

[@johngauntlett4915]

Dress just like the Monopoly man!

[@jennifurzoe1302]

They do have clip on or glue on mustaches of many styles and genre.

[@raamyasharahla535]

Then no boat for you😂

[@debbiejudd4933]

Its crazy how they changed boats and yachts over the years. Thank you Nick.

[@Dave-mt1qt]

I found that the older boats have a better lay out than the newer ones.

[@makosasimakis118]

I thought that too

[@pauljackson2473]

I agree. I don’t understand these small salons and galleys in newer boats.

[@osianjones3694]

I agree

[@katerinadicamella]

I agree also

[@jasonmeadows712]

They do. New boats are all about cabin space for sleeping. I prefer more living space myself.

[@johnisaacbermejo436]

This Broom's layout is astonishing and space saving. I guess other manufacturer's designers were sweeping under a rock. The weed/rope cutters near the propeller is a brilliant idea, never heard of them before. Love the spiral staircase and the double helm positions. That aft cabin is huge! As always, Thank you for the tour, Mr. Nick.

[@MrCrystalcranium]

About 15 years ago, I was looking at 40 foot Carver aft cabin boats and it's amazing how much room that design gives you. Àlas...the aft cabin lost the space war to the bathing platform over time

[@davidfmelbourne3473]

All I could think of while watching that was Hyacinth and Richard Bucket attempting to go river boating. (Sorry). But a lot of boat for the money.

[@idontlikepeanutbutter]

But no room for a pony

[@patrickmolloy6994]

whoever buys this must restore it to original spec where necessary. It would be a shame to "modernise" it. Lovely.

[@strider6920]

For a 32 year old boat that is very good. Interesting to see how the tender was held. Strange spiral staircase entrance. Louvred door cabinets are very 80’s. Cabins aren’t bad. The green sink is very dated. No Miele in the galley. Funny seeing old cathode ray portable tv and VCR 😊. Totally original equipment. Love the radio handset 🤣 Aft cabin is good. Decent boat ! Thanks Nick 😊

[@busiderbaer]

What an amazing combination of 80s styles in the interior. Floral upholstery, gold hardware and nicely turned woodwork right next to a retro-futuristic and almost synthwavey helm with period state-of-the-art tech like that chart plotter.

[@KuyaMikeyOfficial]

Probably the only boat in Aquaholic i could afford if I sold my House, Car, all my clothes, all my shoes, even my underwears and my slightly used pre loved pristine condition toothbrush. Who needs them if you have a boat?

[@kokomo9764]

That is very true.

[@SilentShadovv]

Haha 👍😄

[@tetrisgoat]

That is a really good idea! I might steal that, actually. Now.. Who do I know that I can sell your house to?

[@Dragsterkazan]

Абсолютно согласен! А еще нужно продать почку, чтобы в дальнейшем иметь возможность ее содержать) Тем не менее, гораздо более дорогих яхт очень много во всех странах, в том числе и в России, что говорит о том, что мы просто недостаточно зарабатываем)

[@KuyaMikeyOfficial]

@@Dragsterkazan how will I understand this? Haha

[@Dobermanator]

This broom swept me away with it's ageless charm. What's particularly nice about this yacht is someone else has not had their way with her. Too often in the used boat market, there's that one guy, the owner which has taken it upon themselves to tackle the updates and mod.'s. The result being a boat that was a a classic vintage 1980's giving you an impression it's original build was in the 60's, and that it was ravished sometime in the 70's by a blind man in his 90's..

[@mhbhorticulture]

The interior is immaculate. Very few 32 year olds are that well kept.

[@drxym]

When you let your nan decorate the interior of a boat.

[@rupertmiller4718]

she's probably been responsible for M&S clothing range too!

[@crimsonx7182]

Might be a me problem, but I love it.

[@rockets4kids]

Here's the thing: In boating money it will cost next to nothing to have the fabric reupholstered. And $85k is an absolute steal for that quality of woodworking.

[@drxym]

@@rockets4kids that boat probably needs a complete overhaul of its nav systems, wiring, engine, hull, propulsion and interior. I expect you're looking at 5 figures.

[@rockets4kids]

@@drxym That's going to depend entirely on how she was cared for. If she spent most of her life above Teddington she could be essentially a freshwater boat and that alone would make a massive difference. Anyone wanting to keep her as a riverboat won't need to update the electronics (I suspect that is why they are original) nor will they need to worry about a rebuild on the engine.

[@cougarfan1341]

If you're willing to negotiate it down some and keep the outdated interior, still a good buy. However, as much as I like 80s vintage stuff, nautical interiors don't seem to hold up as well as other things. I could easily see interior decor and technology upgrades making this more like £100k all told

[@MrSteviethegreat]

Some of that stuff you could probably do yourself for a lot less.

[@shdhdbbddhhdbdbd7822]

@@MrSteviethegreat I would say though with yachts whatever you think the price is to renovate add £10,000 on top just in case

[@ckm-mkc]

The interior is fine - it's pretty neutral and not teal & pink like a lot of the flash 80s boats. What really needs updating is the electronics, esp. navigation & radios. That alone is a lot of $$$. My guess is that with such low hours, probably needs a major engine service and lots of new rubber bits. Also the seacocks will need to be thoroughly checked. All of that is a priority over cosmetics.

[@jimc5000]

Yes although I reckon that’s a very solid boat with the interior all done up for 100k

[@trja900]

Technology has come a long way in the yachting industry. I’m glad you include older models in your videos!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like them!

[@WillowGTI]

Why anyone would choose a narrow river boat over this is beyond my comprehension. You get a two bed (london sized) flat with river and ocean capabilities. The amount of updates required makes me feel like £85k is a bit steep but not too far off. Nice vessel indeed!

[@jaquigreenlees]

Do you have a tablet? You can get apps for tablets that will do the job nicely for chartplotters, changing the display for the radar would then be the only big upgrade needed. Adding a gps system that you can use for the chartplotter isn't a huge, costly addition. KZbin channel "Trying not to Sink" has a few videos where they go over working with tablets as their navigation system.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Right, if you only consider space. Narrowboats go places where this beauty cannot. Similarly, you are RIGHT again: this belongs in coastal waters.

[@foghornleghornish]

Simply, the beam. some of the MIdlands/ Northern locks have a width of just over 6ft/2m - also the flybridge would have to go!! Could only be used as a liveaboard and southern cruising (until you find a low bridge.)

[@MesaperProductions]

$120k? Errrrmm, is the UK open at the moment? (THAT has to be the weirdest legacy of 2020. Is country "open" or "closed"?)

[@koomaj]

Maybe slightly overpowered for river cruising =)

[@itsallgonemad]

Wow that’s a lot of boat for the money! Moreover throw another £25-30K at it for tech upgrades, interior refinishing, decor etc & you would have something VERY nice for still a superb price! Great find Nick 👍🏻

[@bobuncle8704]

Well I’d have to say that tour is a clean sweep. Ideally love the round staircase at the entry to the salon. I’d be very proud to own such a classic as this.

[@gillmartin1758]

Would love to see a before and after video if someone were to totally refurbish the interior

[@SimonBeeson]

Hi Gill, my wife and I have bought this boat are are going through from fwd to aft, keeping everything as original as possible and with sensible upgrades. We have a plan for a complete professional reupholstery but one thing at a time! We've carried out an awful lot of 'unseen' modifications so far.....

[@DrCrabfingers]

What a fab boat! I love seeing these old cruisers.....I would buy her without hesitation.

[@AKARazorback]

Alright, that's a boat someone can live on to be honest ... turn that lower lounge area into a home office the forward v-berth into some additional storage. Cheaper than a house or even an appartment. Imagine restyling/ modernizing the interior, modern atmospheric lighting, etc. Basically, instead of buying a 140k apartment, get this and refurbish/ restyle it for the difference. You'd still be cheaper off.

[@AdamFitton]

I love the aft-cabin layout, but there don't seem to be many new ones. Haines being an exception. The upsides seem to be more accommodation and central engine placement for better weight distribution. But what are the downsides to an aft-cabin layout?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

The biggest issue is for manufacturers who have to expensively fit out the entire length of the boat with an interior, yet new boat buyers value predominantly on length, so they don't get to charge much more if any than an aft cockpit boat.

[@etc-and-more]

As obvious from this video, access to engines and other systems is pretty poor - there is a lot of stuff going on below decks other than the engines - tanks, water pumps, waste pumps/systems, steering gear, various tanks, air conditioning condensor, generator and various through hull fittings that need to be looked at. Also you lose any type of lazarette for storage since your bed is taking up that space.

[@markastbury1890]

Well that was a great tour .. WHAT an old fashioned buwt !!! I bet that was one HELL of a buwt in 1989 .. Some might smile but without the ingenious designs these older boats thought up ..we wouldn't have hi low platforms and massive cockpits and especially cushions and now SEATING at the bow ..🙆... Brilliant 😁👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@abialo2010]

I hope you do more of the older boats! very interesting to see how things evolved

[@ethanbrockman5311]

Could you please please try and get a tour of a sunseeker 90 ocean they just came out this January and they are amazing .It is my dream To one day see the wourld on a boat like it

[@AQUAHOLIC]

We're working on it! 🙂

[@ethanbrockman5311]

@@AQUAHOLIC thank you I will be the first to watch it when it comes out

[@garrettfuchs2164]

"it's very of it's era." I think that if you just reupholstered the seats and beds to a more contemporary material it wouldn't look dated at all.

[@simonhopkins3867]

Kitchen and bathrooms need attention. But i could happily call it home. :)

[@rblossey]

absolutely....and add a touch of blue here and there, could look like a nice Nordhavn inside :)

[@simonhopkins3867]

@@rblossey not sure about a splash of blue but the green sink has got to go@ 4:10

[@rblossey]

@@simonhopkins3867 oh yeah that green sink is horrible 😂 I was referring to the blue upholstery you see on certain Nordhavns btw (though i definitely wouldn't do it all in that color)

[@MrRicardo11]

A lovely older boat Nick. Sorry to hear that Broom have stopped making boats. I was on a few of them a couple of years back at the Boat Show and they were well priced and impressively finished. Sad to see them gone

[@Wi11i4mJM]

This looks amazing. Great design for the age. It is classy.

[@JulieWallis1963]

I had my first child, a beautiful daughter called Elizabeth in 1989. 1989 was only about ten years ago! 😃 I’m still struggling to fathom out how she has a teen and ten year old twins of her own already. Point being, I’d love a boat of this age. When I’m widowed I can afford my dream boat. Edited to add, I don’t want to be widowed, I love my husband, but he doesn’t love boats and he prefers to spend our money on cruise ships! Trips on cruise ships, not buying them obviously.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I trust you have him well insured, just in case... 😄

[@lucyf9034]

Hahahahahahah

[@simonread732]

Huge amount of space and boat for that money compared to the crazy price of a new 40 footer. Would probably be possible to do quite a bit of modernisation to taps and light fittings etc and upholstery for c £20k. £100k for a floating cottage on the Thames looks cheap!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

One cautionary observation: the fine condition of the interior speaks to long-ownership and little use. Spending the money is one thing; having time or inclination for yachting can be something else. A boat like this can be taken two ways: classic restoration or resto modding. The hull needs a good refurbishment. Full modernization of the electrics seems in order. It does seem a new owner would have a fine platform from which to begin. Once modernized, it might be a shame to keep such an able boat on a river.

[@briananthony4044]

I was also thinking of the engines, 550 hours at little more than idle can't be good for them.

[@marvinrascal3376]

The old fashioned vhf radio definitely required that old fashioned joke... Thanks for the video Nick 👌🏻

[@fargogemini694]

This would make a good setting for a Hammer Horror Film 🍿

[@nickwebb9290]

That’s a really interesting one Nick, a wonderful snapshot of a bygone era. However I think it’d be worth spending money and updating her. The actual layout is great and being a Broom I’m sure she basically sound.

[@Ben63451]

I really like this boat.You're right, a load of space at 40', there are so many comfortable places to go. The variety of boats you showcase is why I so appreciate you - the balance between the Cote d'Azur and out-of-the-way places like this is fascinating. Thanks so much.

[@TheGhostofJTWalsh]

Well, looks great for a 10 year old boat,cos 1989 was just 10 years ago....right?

[@hartoz]

Back in the day, these were "Gin Palaces". Owners would sit in the marina, drinking Gin and Tonic. The number of hours on these engines, re-enforces this stereotype.

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

Looks so dated not even gonna lie haha but it gets the job done I’m sure.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Helm station on the port side?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Correct.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

@@AQUAHOLIC for some reason they're usually starboard?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

@@Toby_the_Glen Indeed, but they don't have to be, quite a few have them on the port side, most Seawards for example.

[@SteamPowerMadness]

We own a 1989 Fairline 43/45, and it's a great live aboard boat. Yes, it has the odd reliability issue as all old things do, but it has no shortage of space and we often take it out to sea.

[@johnwyldbore73]

Fantastic value for money, lots of space and an ideal holiday retreat. Great video 👍🏻

[@AlexPittendreigh]

Looks to be a good layout. Dated but you can always refit it at your leisure. Something like this would be ideal for tootling around the Peel/Harvey Estuaries in Western Australia with excursions up the Murray and Serpentine Rivers.

[@yosemitesam8210]

Just stumbled on this tour. Very much appreciated. The super yachts are great, but it's great to see boats closer to our price range. Your knowledge is encyclopedic, which adds to the quality of your commentary, Nick. Your total lack of pretension puts you that much further ahead of the others trying to do what you do. Thanks!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

You're very kind 🙂

[@darthkek1953]

One upsides of those old CRT TVs is you can play vintage video game consoles on them directly, the older Sega and Nintendo. EDIT: Oh. And AVOCADO sinks with gold taps!! That made for a great Mitchell & Webb sketch. (It's on YT, Mitchell Webb Avocado Bathroom - well worth a watch).

[@darthkek1953]

@Heartsongsutube One reason is white bathrooms were more expensive than coloured back in the day.

[@markwalsh8913]

Ahhh, love when you drop your videos, right after I wake up in the morning!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Good morning! :)

[@steve-marsh]

I want to watch back to the future on that TV!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

YES!! 😄

[@gsmith207]

My goodness what a time capsule! Thanks for this that was wicked funny! Being a product of that era I felt right at home! Especially loved the avocado colored sink in the day heads!

[@OG_Wonder_Woman]

I was just going to say, it's a time capsule boat! I love that upholstery, such lovely colors. I would keep as much of it original as I could!

[@zz1x3r68pk3xxx]

I wonder how many times fingers have got stuck opening those drawers :)

[@crusadeagainsttomatoes2518]

Bought a Hallberg-Rassy 352 from 1986 last year, it has the original Volvo Penta 2003T with 4500 hours and the original autopilot: Autohelm 5000 both still going strong. As always, great video Nick!

[@douglasthompson296]

A great retro boat, just needs updating and get a great river home for not a lot of money. Quality always shows.

[@zed9zed]

Fun look. Not so bad, really... much better than a typical 80s or 90s motor home (coach in GB?)

[@MattyC0900]

Campervan usually

[@wteverisgud]

Yeah it is surprising how big a yacht can get for such a low price. I've seen most between 100-150k big enough to live on easily. To think if you live near water you could buy a yacht instead of a house and live on the water, i would do it.

[@markatchison9974]

Nice boat for a weekend river cruiser or live aboard (moored permanently). I'm guessing another £40,000 would make it sea worthy. A bit of an oddity, in a nice way, imo.

[@120Livi]

2nd aft cabin boat in my subscription feed this week after the mid 2000s Pearl from the virtual yachtbroker at the weekend. Surprised this layout has fallen out of favour it looks like a brilliant layout

[@simonhopkins3867]

Just had a quick look at yacht world uk. Sub 100000 pre 1990 there are lots of lovely boats in the £75k to £90k 😍. Just need a free mooring now. Lol

[@wareidav]

A huge amount of boat for your money.. Wonderful packaging space wise and while certainly of it`s time it hints of being a very special boat back when leggings and big hair were the all the rage. I actually really like it. Though for just another couple of hundred grand you could have a similar sized fifteen year old Princess ??? Love the style and you just gotta love the TV and Video set-up.

[@benjiwayne4295]

It wouldn’t take much to update this, new Cushions round the boat, removing the carpet and changing all the brass. A couple of new kitchen appliances and some navigation devices and it’s looking 10 Years newer. That all wouldn’t even cost much compared to buying a new boat.

[@GarDjinn]

I'd Swap that for my Disused church in south west wales in beautiful countryside

[@Centurio2020]

It is a very nice high quality boat, that is 43 Years old. Unfortunately boats with an aft cabin do not have enough engine compartment. It is impossible to put a 10kw generator, air condition or a washing machine in it.

[@RobertLeather]

The thing is, for £85k you can drop in another £15k to modernise it, re-upholster it, modernise the equipment. You'd be sorted!

[@alangebbie8848]

Taking me back Nick very similar in layout as our old Birchwood TS39.The Birchwood a bit more modern though

[@keithlivingstone2525]

I love it. Sailing that I would expect to be chased by Captain Pugwash looking my pieces of eight 😂😂😂

[@robertfrost1683]

Old Old boats = $$$ Money Pits ! Do not be fooled by the inexpensive price. Value matters more than price. The soft goods are hideous. Low hours on the engines are not that good - diesel engines need to be run hard. The aft cabin is very nice. I like this general layout and the small flybridge with easy access.

[@christopherbushrod1571]

More brilliant videos. Just a one question please. I'm from Swansea Wales. Where's the best place to buy 2nd hand boat also would you buy private ot with a deal?

[@tuvia4082]

Nice boat. The price is a bit high though. A lot of work to do here. They could donate it to a maritime museum and it could be appreciated as is. JMHO. Always a good walk through Nick.

[@CunningStuntsGoFast]

my job is building high end luxurury horse trucks , race trucks etc . i can asure you you definatly get way more bang for the buck with boats .

[@cudyllbach6468]

As usual great video, now this boat with very little modifications would be brilliant. But I would definitely keep the hf phone.

[@MrArchie800]

He he I know it might not be cost-effective but it would be brilliant to give a boat like this to Setag with say a £20k budget to see what they'd do (although they might tell you to get lost!) ;-) That would make an interesting vid!

[@simonburrow1198]

The thing is I do not like Aft Galley areas. This with the dinette located down below creates a fantastic 2nd social area. In all fairness what more do you really need for cruising down the Thames, I would be most happy being the skipper of this boat.....

[@johngauntlett4915]

A golden oldie but a perfect live aboard boat. About 10 to 15k for upgrades and you would really have something.

[@Old-Mad-Tom]

Too old to be a consideration for Smugglers Blues 3? 🤔 It is a beautiful older model! 👍🏻🇨🇦😁

[@davidkelsey2864]

I wonder how it would look if a modern version was built today with the same layout, bathing platform etc. Im surprised a modern equivalent isn't available or is it?

[@deadhell304]

Awesome yacht for the money. Maybe an extra £50,000+ on refurbs and it would be really nice!

[@phillo1818]

Old boats like these are akin to waxing romantic of the 1800's. Until one sees the tools of the medical professions of the time and the fact that the blacksmith was likely the dentist. It makes one cringe! Ask the Navy if they'd like a new target to practice with.

[@markmccue1263]

That master cabin is lovely, and its great to see how the technology was 'back in the day' too. A lot of boat for £85k.

[@brettkelly5671]

Man, your watch collection is stunning. I think I’ve come across a Rolex GMT, Seiko SKX, Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster, and others?

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Well spotted! Baume & Mercier Classima in this video 🙂

[@robj3857]

Brilliant, I could see my boat in the background of a few of your shots at the fantastic Val Wyatt Marina.

[@fluim0102]

The wood working has a danish kind of feel (which is very much in fashion these days) I would put 5k extra in here for new cushions and some updates here and there and i can Imagine it could sell for quite a bit more

[@DIY-DaddyO]

So would she tackle the sea? Could it pop over to the Scillies? (Planning ahead)

[@57125]

I wouldn't touch a boat built in 1989 with a 100ft pole. 85k is still too much.

[@darthkek1953]

The ARA General Belgrano was launched in 1938 as the USS Phoenix and 44 year later it was still combat-capable and required a nuclear submarine to stop it.

[@suzuka8235]

I've had 3 Fairline's around late 80's early 90's no problems at all

[@nicomeier8098]

All depends on maintenance and wear, just have it thoroughly inspected first. I like the layout, but the interior needs a bit of....updating. As well do the navigational and AV equipment. I like the wood, it gives this boat a nice, warm, comfy feeling.

[@darthkek1953]

@@MesaperProductions "Only One Torpedo" should be sung to the tune of the Cornetto advert.

[@darthkek1953]

@@nicomeier8098 Depending on where you're going you can probably get away with a phone or tablet.

[@nickdunn7289]

Brooms from a,sadly forgotten time. Straight lines.Right angles and that gorgeous companionway art deco flowing staircase,as per even older Broom Crown 37's. I'm drowning in my nostalgia.

[@lynnraeburn1555]

Like the oldies as they have proven their metal! Good value for your money. Good crew space too!!!!

[@Alicatt1]

Oo er that Decca is a bit modern, served my time installing and repairing Decca Navigators for Decca Radar Ltd., back when everything was good old valve technology. Lovely boat Nick and thanks for the guided tour.

[@richardmccartney316]

top show as always but still new compared to my 1973 American marine laguna 10m lol

[@EverydayProjects]

Plenty of space on this one! Thanks for showing us this one, Nick. Someday you'll have to give us a tour inside the shoulder bag we always see in your videos. You are a suberb guide through every nook and crannie of boats but you've never shown us what's inside the satchel you always have with you, haha (I remember seeing a white canvas bag and now we see a brown leather one). We are a curious lot so come on now, let's see what's in the bag...a lunch perhaps...don't keep us guessing forever!

[@RossTheGenMan]

In same ways this older stuff is almost better then newer boats. So much room and its simple and basic. I personally like the wood but probably not everyone does. If you needed it you could upgrade some of the tech to new stuff I'm sure.

[@Chuggles77]

Lovely condition for its age. Like a time capsule. You do however have to poke your finger in quite a few holes. Lol.

[@markcardwell3691]

Wow, Love this older boat. She is still pretty sexy. I also like how that wood looks like a matte finish instead of all the super high gloss finishes on newer boats today. I would love to have this boat.

[@benstark4835]

I can just make out a faint 'Guernsey CI' on the back, another cameo of my home in an Aquaholic video

[@tonylewis8285]

always like your videos. very good! What do you think of the Nordic Tug 49?

[@DBO3671]

Yea wow.. if those heads could talk, hey?... on second thoughts, scrap that.

[@HenrikScheel_]

How is your index finger? I would consider the missing handles a showstopper.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Spectacular and 6 double berths and well priced. Also a possibility as an inshore boat too.

[@nilshalecker7929]

I love the old boat tours. More of pre 1990 please!

[@frankcolumbo9615]

That layout was very popular In the US 🇺🇸 manufactured by Chris Craft, Pacemaker, Owens & Egg Harbor. Great boat, Good Looking, single handed handling, easy live aboard for any guy. Thxs Sir Nick 👍

[@ph11p3540]

Would love to have this to take lazy cruises up and down the Okanogan's in British Columbia.

[@jonathangoldsmith7832]

How much would it be to polish all the wood and reupholster absolutely everything?

[@ATH_Berkshire]

Do you know how these boats handle at sea? If OK then with £25k on a refit this would be wonderful IF the engines hold out.

[@JohnKennedy-ty9xj]

That yacht is is very gettable, would be an awesome livaboard lake yacht