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Broom Ocean 42 for Sale
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 in a fair condition and she represents an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking a comfortable long-range cruising boat with proven build quality and practical liveaboard potential.
Viewing by appointment only – 01473 971971 or enquiries@foxsyachts.co.uk
Deck
- Stainless steel radar arch
- Blue cockpit enclosure with removable side and rear sections
- Blue cockpit side dodgers
- Electric anchor windlass with rope and chain gypsies
- Plough anchor with chain
- Stainless steel guardrails with port, starboard and aft access gates
- Bow, stern and spring cleats
- Stainless steel grab rails
- Stern mounted stainless steel electric dinghy davits
- Stainless steel outboard crane
- Roaming stainless steel side boarding ladder
- Various fenders and warps
- Sestrel steering compass
- Cockpit seating including helm and navigator’s chairs
- White vinyl cockpit cushions
- Stainless steel fender bins
- Five windscreen wipers
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.
Electrical & 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
ELECTRONICS – Raymarine C120 chartplotter and radar – Cetrek 727 autopilot – Raymarine ST60 speed, depth, compass and wind displays – Garmin 182 GPS – Seavoice 550 VHF radio – Seafarer 700 echo sounder – Sumlog speed/log
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.
Safety
- Searchlight
- Manual bilge pump
- Electric bilge pumps
- Horseshoe lifebuoys
- Fire extinguishers
Construction
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.
Specifications
- Stock Number: FYS2763
- Name: Queen B
- Vendor: Foxs Yacht Sales
- Model Year: 1984
- Engine Year: 1984
- Engine hours: 1337
- LOA: 12.8m (42ft )
- Beam: 4.27m (14ft )
- Draft: 0.91m (3ft )
- Weight: 10,137kg (22,348lbs)
- Hull Material: GRP
- Keel Config: Semi-displacement
- Berths: 6
- Cabins: 3
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Make: Broom
- Category 1: Cruisers
- Category 2: Cruisers
- Location: Ipswich Beacon marina
NOTES TO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS & READERS - The company offers the above details in good faith and whilst every care and attention has been taken in the preparation and correctness Foxs Yacht Sales cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct their agent or surveyor to investigate such details as the buyer desires validating. We do not accept liability whatsoever for claims arising, construed as derived from the use of these details. This document is intended as a guide and is NON-CONTRACTUAL. Electronics and instruments are included in good faith and expected to work, but due to their nature, cannot be guaranteed. Their residual worth is based on the current second hand market for valuation purposes. E & OE