The Broom 450 is a substantial aft-cabin offshore motor cruiser combining spacious accommodation with capable performance. Designed by John Bennett and built by Broom Boats, Erika was built in 2005 and has the three-cabin, six-berth arrangement with a light cherry-finished interior. She is powered by twin Volvo Penta D9 500hp diesels on conventional shafts, giving a comfortable cruising speed of approximately 20 knots and a maximum speed of around 30 knots. Her inventory includes an 11.9kVA Fischer Panda generator, Eberspacher heating, extensive Raymarine navigation equipment and teak-laid exterior decks. New cockpit canopies, sun net and dashboard covers were fitted in September 2026. Erika has been well loved and cared for, but the owners unfortunately are not making quite enough use for her. She is offered with previous service history available.

Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office – 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

Six berths in three cabins with approximately 6'6" headroom. Light cherry joinery with carpets, blinds and upholstery. Forward is a guest cabin with central double berth, hanging and general storage. Erika has a custom-made forward cabin mattress dating from September 2019, stated to be unused. An en-suite/day heads compartment is situated to port with electric marine toilet, washbasin and separate shower arrangement. Jack and Jill doors offer convenient access from the cabin or companionway. Opposite the heads is the second guest cabin providing twin bunk berths with wardrobe and cupboard storage. Moving aft and to port is the galley providing twin stainless steel sinks with hot and cold water, electric cooking facilities, oven, fridge and freezer together with useful storage. Erika's inventory also includes a washing machine and custom crockery cupboard with crockery set. Steps lead up into the spacious deck saloon, where the raised arrangement and generous glazing provide good natural light and visibility. The Broom 450 layout incorporates seating to both port and starboard with dining facilities. Erika has a cherry-based interior, flat-screen television/DVD and stereo/CD system together with Oceanair blinds to the saloon windows. Steps lead down aft from the saloon to the full-beam owner's cabin. Featuring a large double berth with substantial wardrobe and storage provision and an en-suite heads compartment with electric marine toilet, washbasin and separate shower. A leather dressing chair is included aboard Erika. The aft cabin arrangement is one of the key defining features of the Broom 450, made possible by the elevated cockpit and helm position above it. Eberspacher D8LC diesel-fired cabin heating. Pressurised hot and cold water system with approximately 590 litre freshwater capacity.

Mechanical Systems

Located beneath the saloon floor with good access are twin Volvo Penta D9-500 six-cylinder 500hp turbocharged diesel engines. Approximately 830 engine hours. ZF Hurth 280-1A marine gearboxes with 2:1 reduction driving conventional 2" stainless steel shafts through bronze P-brackets to five-bladed 24" x 34.5" cupped Clements Equapoise-type bronze propellers. Bow thruster. Trim tabs. Dual-lever controls. Approximately 20-knot cruising speed with a maximum speed stated as approximately 30 knots. Approximately 400 nautical mile range at 20 knots, dependent upon conditions. Approximate fuel capacity 400 gallons in two stainless steel wing tanks located outboard of the engines.

Electrical Systems

• Four domestic batteries
• Two engine-start batteries
• Engine alternator charging
• 240V shore power system with ring main
• Battery charger
• Inverter
• Immersion heater
• 11.9kVA Fischer Panda diesel generator

Deck Equipment

• Delta 16kg anchor
• Electric Sprint anchor windlass with remote control
• Cockpit enclosure, new September 2026
• New sun net and dashboard covers, September 2026
• Electric Simpson Cooney davit
• Bathing platform
• Stainless steel side boarding ladder
• Hot and cold transom shower
• Remote-controlled searchlight
• Folding seat aft of co-pilot's seat
• Various Warps and fenders
• Flagstaff
• Dinghy and outboard available by separate negotiation

Navigation Equipment

• Raymarine i70 colour multifunction display
• Raymarine chartplotter
• Raymarine 4kW digital raydome
• Raymarine Evolution autopilot with p70R control
• Raymarine AIS650 Class B transceiver with active splitter
• Speed and log
• Depth sounder
• GPS
• Navionics UK & Ireland upgrade card (2016)
• Raymarine DSC/VHF radio with extension speaker
• ICS Navtex
• Compass
• Intellian satellite dome on stainless steel stand, new 2016
• Carbon-fibre dashboard console with new switches, fitted 2016

Safety Equipment

• EPIRB
• Avon liferaft
• Fire extinguishers
• Engine-room fire extinguishers
• Fire blanket
• Navigation lights
• Deck light
• Searchlight
• Life ring
• Horn
• Electric bilge pumps
• Manual bilge pump

Construction

Built by Broom Boats in 2005 to a John Bennett design. White GRP hull with GRP superstructure and decks. Semi-planing hull form with three-quarter-length skeg keel. Teak-laid side decks, cockpit, aft steps and bathing platform. Approximately 16 tonnes displacement. The hull was antifouled and anodes replaced in 2026.

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).

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