SPRING 2007 • PAGE 3
FEATURED SAILBOAT • BROADBLUE CATAMARANS
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roadblue Catamarans was created by a team
of award-winning catamaran designers and
builders who were brought together to develop
the latest technology in cruising catamarans. Each
member of the team has extensive experience in
ocean-going yachting and particularly, multi-hull
sailing, bringing a wealth of knowledge both in
production and practical usage to the Broadblue
Company, based on the east coast of the United
Kingdom. The Broadblue group also incorporates the
International Boat Building College, established in
1975, to train potential boat builders of the future.
At any time, up to 16 craft are under construction
by the students using modern and traditional
methods, tools and materials.
With all of this experience and technical know-
how it is not surprising that all Broadblue
Catamarans are built using Lloyds-approved Broadblue Catamarans blend the highest
materials and rated to the very highest level of the quality materials and technical know-how
European Craft Directive, Category A - Ocean. The with comfort and amazing amenities.
quality of build and hull design are exemplary, but
how does this relate to comfort and good looks? The
located on the main bridge
Broadblue company have an ace up their sleeve here too,
deck area providing a
owning a multi-million-dollar furniture manufacturing
superb working area with
business which also provides much of the interior fittings
sink, stove and oven, plus
of the Broadblue Cat. Each yacht has a luxurious feel to
refrigeration.
the accommodations with the use of light timbers, large
windows and hatches throughout the vessel.
Stepping down into the
hulls gives access to the
The first of the line was the internationally acclaimed
main sleeping
Broadblue 42, a spacious yacht with a host of new,
accommodations and
innovative design features, which captured the
heads/shower facilities.
imagination of the world’s press. It was, therefore, a big
There are two layout
task to match the performance and style of this popular
options for the hulls. The
yacht in one a little shorter in length, but the Broadblue
standard specification has
team showed its class by producing the new Broadblue
three double cabins and two pilot berths, and a large
385, an exceptional catamaran in every way, which is
head/shower compartment with the option of an
quickly becoming the company’s top selling design.
additional walk through head/shower in the starboard
hull. The Twin Stateroom layout has two double berth
The Broadblue 385 is an ideal family cruiser, offering
cabins and two pilot berths. There is a head and shower
exceptional stability and extremely easy sailing with its
in each forward hull area.
aptly named “Easy Sail Rig.” This has a small mainsail
stepped aft with a large furling genoa. An alternative
On deck, the traditional Broadblue entertaining areas offer
“Sport” option takes the rig further forward with a large
enormous space for relaxation, with a spacious cockpit
roached, fully battened main and smaller genoa. The
and superb boarding and diving steps off the stern of each
sport rig is designed for fast passage making and for
hull. Moving around the boat is safe and easy with wide
those who enjoy even more exhilarating sailing.
side decks. When it’s time to take the sails down, the 385
has two 20 hp diesels with sail drive units to make
The accommodations provide exceptional space and
maneuverability in tight marinas a pleasure.
amenity for the length of the yacht. The large salon has
an oak dining table, luxurious seating and a chart table
For more information on Broadblue Catamarans, go online to
with swing-out seat, while a well-fitted galley is also
www.broadblueusa.com.
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