Inland Cruisers

[Doofus]

Who builds them? I've found Haines, which seem very expensive, but who else builds inland/river cruisers around the 30-35' range?

Doesn't have to be a UK builder, but ideally Europe rather than further afield.

[pequod]

Broom?

For a meaningful answer to your question, more information is a requirement, such as, what comfort level?

Plenty of small Inland Cruisers for sale which could suit?

https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Cabin-cruiser-...

[Doofus]

pequod said:

Broom?

For a meaningful answer to your question, more information is a requirement, such as, what comfort level?

Plenty of small Inland Cruisers for sale which could suit?

https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Cabin-cruiser-...

I assumed Broom were no longer building, becuse I can't find a website except one where they offer rentals.

More information:

Who in Europe builds 30-35' inland cruisers? Comfort level: comfortable. New, not used. I don't know what other information I can give; I'm new to this.

[classicaholic]

does it have to be a cruiser or will a narrowboat be OK, you have a lot more places to go other than up and down the Thames.

[Simpo Two]

classicaholic said:

does it have to be a cruiser or will a narrowboat be OK, you have a lot more places to go other than up and down the Thames.

You'll also find cruisers on the Broads, the Fens and the Caledonian Canal.

Have a look at Sheerline, the best quality inland cruiser builder: https://www.sheerlinemotorcruisers.com/home

[Doofus]

classicaholic said:

does it have to be a cruiser or will a narrowboat be OK, you have a lot more places to go other than up and down the Thames.

It's not for England.

[Doofus]

Simpo Two said:

Have a look at Sheerline, the best quality inland cruiser builder: https://www.sheerlinemotorcruisers.com/home

Thank you. Are they Broom/Haines money? Is everything Broom/Haines money?

[Simpo Two]

Doofus said:

Thank you. Are they Broom/Haines money? Is everything Broom/Haines money?

I suspect less. It's a small family-run firm; I had a tour round a few years ago as I was thinking of getting a 950 (now replaced by the 955). Most of the work seems to be done by a very hard-working chap called Gary so persevere if you don't get through first time!

[Doofus]

anonymous said:

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The river at the point where the boat would be moored is 60m wide.

[Doofus]

anonymous said:

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Just to reiterate, the river is sixty metres wide. It's a river with fresh water in it.

If I'm looking at something of 30-35 feet, it's because I know that it'll fit on the river, and go under the bridges and through the one lock it might encounter.

[PH User]

I'm guessing you will end up with something plastic for your £35k

[Simpo Two]

PH User said:

I'm guessing you will end up with something plastic for your £35k

I can't find the bit where he says the budget is £35K.

[Doofus]

Simpo Two said:

PH User said:

I'm guessing you will end up with something plastic for your £35k

I can't find the bit where he says the budget is £35K.

Me neither, and I wrote it.

[Doofus]

anonymous said:

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To be fair, I just asked who builds inland cruisers. I haven't (yet) asked what I shuold buy.

[PH User]

Simpo Two said:

PH User said:

I'm guessing you will end up with something plastic for your £35k

I can't find the bit where he says the budget is £35K.

Oops, looks like I was trying to add some actual information to this thread.

[Simpo Two]

PH User said:

Oops, looks like I was trying to add some actual information to this thread.

The OP wants a new boat so he's well into six figures. As he says, the question was simple and didn't include how many cubic feet the fridge should be

I'll be interested to see what he makes of Sheerline.

[minipower]

I looked at a Delphia 1050 recently at NYA and thought it was well specced for the price. Reasonable build quality but nothing like Haines or Broom. Very much limited to inland cruising only with the engine offered so wasn’t suitable for my type of use.

There is also Erne Boats (see Isis 920).

[hidetheelephants]

I'd have thought cloggieland would have a few builders of this kind of boat?

[Doofus]

Simpo Two said:

The OP wants a new boat so he's well into six figures. As he says, the question was simple and didn't include how many cubic feet the fridge should be

I'll be interested to see what he makes of Sheerline.

Thank you. I looked at Sheerline when you me tioned them before. But then I asked about their prjce point, because their sedans are "POA", which everyone hates.

[Doofus]

minipower said:

I looked at a Delphia 1050 recently at NYA and thought it was well specced for the price. Reasonable build quality but nothing like Haines or Broom. Very much limited to inland cruising only with the engine offered so wasn’t suitable for my type of use.

There is also Erne Boats (see Isis 920).

Thank you.

Frustratingly, both are 'between websites' at the moment.