Connoisseur 37 Features – A very nice boat for just two people
A Pre Purchase Survey recently undertaken at Herbert Woods Potter Heigham. This boat started life as a hire boat in France being built by Porter & Haylett of Wroxham part of Hire Operators Le Boat (France) Whom in turn are part of the much larger Tui Holiday Group
An interesting boat having been much changed from its hire days with the fitting of a very nice and practical kitchen in the bow.
A large and practical kitchen (galley) in the bow
The master cabin is sited in the stern with a decent sized double bed that actually slides to become even larger, plus a separate shower and separate toilet to one
An unusual feature of the Connoisseur is the single side entrance which is easy to enter from large side decks. Visibility when cruising is good in a large spacious saloon with a winch operated sliding roof for when the weather is good
The downside we found on this boat was what is most common in many boats that have been changed (modified) and that is the lack of access to systems and services plus bilge spaces etc etc
Hydraulic propulsion via a single diesel engine located in the transom, however as there was no bilge pump in this compartment deep trapped water was evident that needs to be drained asap
Again as in most boats that have spent time on inland waters such as the Norfolk Broads there was intermittent osmosis though not of great concern and not too extensive. All services are in good shape
More information, findings and practical recommendations for boat owners to follow in due course or call us to discuss
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