Spent some time doing those annoying little things recently. Unlike the last update, this time there's been a fair amount of effort - but nothing much to show for it. This included strengthening the side 'lockers' by backing them with marine ply, rummaging around in the bilges to fit a new drain plug and pulling apart the old Ultraflex helm unit. This was found kicking around in the bottom of the boat when I bought it and was in need of a good clean up. The unit was stripped down, cleaned out and re-packed with grease. Sadly, the cable was not in such good shape and was not worth trying to rescue. Luckily, eBay came to the rescue and an exact replacement was found in great, unused, condition from the National A1 Marine eBay shop - a bargain - and Jon was a good guy to deal with. The helm unit was duly fitted - so another job out of the way. The steering wheel was another eBay find and will fit in well with the revised colour scheme of White, Teak& Holly, Turquoise and Grey - think Riva!
Moving astern... I couldn't resist the polished finish stainless bilge outlet (found you know where) - overkill maybe, but I think it looks so much better than the standard white plastic offering. One thing I am still seeking inspiration for is how to pick out the raised 'Broom' logo.
I originally thought this would have been a separate item but on my Saturn it is moulded into the hull. If anybody has any ideas I'd be pleased to hear them but I think it's going to be down to a sharp eye and a steady hand... The weather has put paid to any painting jobs at the moment, but there is still plenty to do and many more bits and pieces to unearth. I'll finish this post with an appeal to any Broom owners out there to please get in touch and to John who left a comment - please let me know how to contact you so we can compare notes.
6 comments:
Hi
I am from austria -
Very nice work - we had a green broom saturn with 50ps mercury - i could send you some pictures if you want!
greetings klaus
Hi Klaus,
Yes please - pictures would be great thank you. Just mail any to me:
robin(at)starguitars.co.uk - Many thanks!
Robin (BroomBroom)
i love your boat nice job i have just picked up a 1963 broom javelin and now i realise how much work is involved
Great to see the work you are doing, im just about to overhaul my Javelin, look on the CMBA website, main galley page, taken at Wellington 2006
Hi,
I have an old scorpio or maybe it was a picies originaly not to sure because it was in a realy bad way when i was given her. I have spent lots of time repairing her and replaced the transom. Now my outboard has packed up and parts are so pricey, I'm thinking of doing a complete refit and putting an inboard back in!! I love the hull shape so much, but the fore deck just isn't very usefull to me. I'm thinking of cutting it out to give more space, but I dont want it to look like a "four winns". Does anyone know of another one like this or posibly have moulds?? be very keen to find out-
Thanks Bern
Hi
I have 2 broom speed boats, both in need of some tlc. Do you know where I can get a windscreen surround and also where did you get your port and starboard lights on the front of your boat. Do you have any contact details for John Broom Speedboats?
All the best
Mike (Nottingham)
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