Fox’s Yacht Sales are delighted to present this spacious and well-equipped 1984 Broom aft cabin semi-displacement motor cruiser, moulded by Aquafiber and expertly fitted out by Brooms of Brundall. Designed for comfortable inland and coastal cruising, she offers generous accommodation for six across three separate cabins, dual helm positions and an impressive specification including twin Volvo diesel engines, generator, air conditioning, heating, radar and autopilot.
For her age, Queen B appears to be in a good condition and she represents an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking a comfortable long-range cruising boat with proven build quality and practical liveaboard potential.
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Deck
Cabin
Offering spacious accommodation for six in three separate cabins, finished with quality teak joinery throughout. Fully carpeted throughout as well as fitted curtains. The forward guest cabin features a central island double berth with storage beneath, hanging lockers, cupboards and opening ports. To port is the forward heads compartment with a washbasin (new 2020), marine toilet with holding tank and a separate shower compartment. Opposite is the twin bunk cabin with two generous single berths, storage beneath and additional lockers.
The raised deck saloon provides excellent visibility with large windows, opening side windows, L-shaped seating, dining table with folding leaves, two armchairs, drinks fridge and lower helm station with some navigation equipment and electrical distribution panel.
The self-contained galley is located aft to starboard and includes a twin-ring 240v electric hob, double stainless steel sink with a pressurised hot and cold water supply. Front opening refrigerator. Excellent worktop and storage space
The spacious aft owner's cabin features a central island double berth with extensive storage, separate toilet compartment, separate shower compartment and washbasin (new 2020). Webasto diesel warm air heating. Reverse cycle 240v air conditioning. Fresh water capacity: 400 litres.
Machinery
Located beneath the saloon sole in an insulated and vented engine bay, are the Twin Volvo Penta TAMD60C diesel engines. Six cylinders, 235hp each, turbo charged. Freshwater cooled via a heat exchangers. Reversing reduction gearboxes. Shaft drive to three-bladed bronze propellers.
920 litres fuel capacity. Trim tabs. QL bow thruster.
Vetus m2.06 diesel generator with designated 12volt start battery. Approximately 750 hours.
Electrics & Electronics
24 VOLT SYSTEM – Eight 12 volt domestic batteries connected in series – Two 12 volt engine start batteries connected in series
230 VOLT SYSTEM – Battery charger – Outlets throughout – Immersion heater – RCD unit
Built in 1984. White GRP semi-displacement hull with ¾ length centre keel and integrated bathing platform. White GRP deck and superstructure with teak laid side decks and cockpit. Twin semi-balanced bronze rudders with dual-station hydraulic steering. Raised aft cockpit with upper helm position and lower internal helm within the spacious deck saloon. Last surveyed in 2025 with a copy available upon request.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Details
ManufacturerBroom
ModelOcean 42
Year (Build / Refit)1984
Length12.8m
Total Power470 hp
Beam4.3m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length12.8m
Beam4.3m
Hull
MaterialGRP
Accommodation
Guest Cabins3
Bathrooms2
Features
Autopilot
Compass
Depth Instrument
GPS
Plotter
Radar
Speed Instrument
VHF
Trim Tabs
Windlass
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine ModelTAMD60C
Engine Hours1329
Engine TypeInboard
Drive TypeInboard Direct-Drive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power235 hp
Year1984
Engine 2
Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine ModelTAMD60C
Engine Hours1337
Engine TypeInboard
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power235 hp
Year1984
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