Nimrod of Malvern
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| Nimrod Sailing on the Big Blue Ocean |
Nimrod was built by Broadblue Catamarans Ltd in 2003, she was commissioned in September 2003. Broadblue was set up after Prout Catamarans went out of business, the main management staff from Prout set up the new Company with other backers. There is plenty of information available on the internet about the demise of Prout, and unfortunately, the failure of Broadblue Catamarans Ltd in 2008/2009 if anyone is interested. Broadblue has since been revived by Mark Jarvis of Multihull World and Mark Elliot, one of the original investors in Broadblue Catamarans.
The Broadblue 42 was a new design by Stuart Davidsen of Broadblue Catamarans Ltd and Nimrod was the very first boat built and commissioned to the new design. We bought her in July 2005 after initially planning to buy a new Broadblue 385, however Nimrod was available on brokerage at the same time and circumstances meant that she was available for a bargain price, so we changed our minds and bought Nimrod instead of the new 385. We are very happy with our choice.
Since Nimrod was the first BB42 built she was equipped with an extensive list of extras and upgrades compared to the standard specification. Almost all these extras suited our long term cruising plans so we ended up with a very comprehensively equipped, little used yacht. The full specification including a list of the extras and upgrades is given at the bottom of this page.
Here you can see the galley and saloon areas of Nimrod, including Sue’s ornaments!! Unfortunately our little dog, Benj, is no longer with us so will not be experiencing our Adventures with us. He was all set to sail off with us, having got his passport, microchip and inoculations, but he passed away in May 2009 – he is still missed very much.
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| Lounge Area With Benj |
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| Galley |
Nimrod is equipped with a comprehensive switch panel and Navigation area, based around the chart table that is positioned on the aft port bulkhead of the saloon area, just inside the doors from the cockpit. As with most modern yachts the chart table is not really big enough for traditional chart work, but the area works fine for modern electronic navigation with paper charts for a backup.
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| Chart Table and Nav Station |
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| Cockpit and Helm |
We bought Nimrod with the intention of going long term, long distance cruising – Sell Up and Sail Away!!! No matter how well equipped a yacht is, it is never going to be properly suited to the full time live-aboard lifestyle so we have done numerous modifications and upgrades to her over the last 4 years or so. The details of these upgrades are given on a separate page see “Upgrades and Improvements”.
Some people will want to know about any problems we have had or Nimrod’s performance and suitability for the lifestyle we plan to lead so all these sorts of issues are dealt with on our “Broadblue Pros and Cons” page.
As promised, here is the factory specification for Nimrod:
The Broadblue 42 – Detailed Specifications
The Broadblue 42 is designed for single or short-handed sailing being fast and responsive, she is built to the high quality standards expected of Broadblue Catamarans. The Broadblue 42 sails effortlessly on all points of sailing, even loaded for cruising, and in particular will sail close winded and tack swiftly.
The Broadblue 42 is designed for the cruising family who need more comfort, storage and space onboard. The galley and saloon are very spacious and are complimented by the admired handcrafted joinery produced by Mark Elliot Furniture.
The striking fine entry hulls and precise lines of this yacht are the result of thirty years of design experience. This design allows the boat to glide over the waves with less water over the bow creating a dry, smooth, seakindly ride with sparkling sailing performance. The end result is a beautiful yacht that delivers comfort and safety at sea.
Specification |
TECHNICAL DETAILS. Length overall 42ft 0in 12.8m Length waterline 37ft 4in 11.38m Beam 22ft. 0in 6.7m Draft 4ft 1in 1.25m Air draft 62ft 2in 18.95m Standard dry weight 20061 lbs 9100kg Max recommended wt 26455 lbs 12000kg Steering Hydraulic Engine (FW Cooled) 2 x 30hp diesel Battery capacity 2 x 80AH & 2 x 140AH Fuel tank capacity 98 gal 444 ltrs Water tank capacity 88 gal 400 ltrs Mainsail area 700 sq. ft 65 sq. m Genoa area 388 sq.ft 36 sq.m Cruising chute area 1500 sq.ft 140 sq.m | INTERIOR All joinery in American Cherry Choice of designer upholstery fabrics Headlining in washable fabric Teak & Holly synthetic no maintenance flooring used throughout with access panels where required |
GALLEY Double sink Large work surfaces 3 Burner stove with pan clamps Gas detector Oven Rubbish bin Stainless Steel lined large refrigerator / freezer Storage cupboards & drawers Ventilation hatch above galley Solid surface worktops | SALOON Huge main saloon with panoramic views 2 x escape hatches Seating for eight people with stowage under Standing headroom throughout saloon Dining table inc. stowage Sliding companionway door to cockpit |
STARBOARD HULL Aft (owners) cabin ;- Hanging locker Drawers Overhead hatch 1 portlight to outboard side Bed 2.00m x 1.50m with 10cm thick mattress Stowage under bed Access to en-suit head with shower, washbasin & marine toilet with holding tank & outboard portlight Fwd cabin;- Double cabin or no cost option of Pullman berth with 10cm thick mattress Hanging locker Stowage locker Stowage under bed Overhead hatch Portlight to outboard side | PORT HULL Aft cabin:- Hanging locker Drawers Stowage under bunk Overhead hatch Portlight to outboard side Bed 2.00m x 1.50m with 10cm thick mattress Portside midships:- Toilet/Shower Washbasin Marine w.c with holding tank Hanging locker/Utility area Fwd cabin;- 2 Pullman beds or no cost option of double berth with 10cm thick mattress. Hanging locker Stowage locker Stowage under bed Overhead hatch Portlight to outboard side |
DECK FITTINGS. Gas locker / Anchor & Sail locker on foredeck 4 x Mooring cleats 1 x Anchor cleat 2 x Spring cleat Electric anchor windlass with deck foot switches to self launch bow roller 1 Pair Stainless Steel pushpits with stern light 1 Pair Stainless Steel pulpits with seats & Port and Starboard navigation lights Stainless Steel stanchion bases with 600 mm stanchions 1 x 19 Stainless Steel lifelines 1 x set lifeline gates to transoms 1 pair coachroof Stainless Steel grab handles 1 pair Trampolines Large self draining cockpit 6 x large lockers 1 x large cockpit locker Helmsman’s seat 1 x cockpit table in teak 2 x Genoa tracks 2 x Genoa cars 2 x Genoa winches 1 x Halyard winch 1 x Mainsheet winch 1 x Mast winch mast mounted Transom steps inlaid with teak Hot & cold deck shower to port side Stainless Steel Chainplates 1 x Forebeam Assembly with Forestay Chainplate Stainless Steel boarding ladder to port side Leather covered steering wheel & hydraulic steering | SPARS, RIGGING AND SAILS. 1 Fully battened Mainsail with roller cars and 3 reefs Furling Genoa with U.V strip ( colour to client specification ) with profurl reefing Anodised Aluminium mast deckstepped Anodised Aluminium Boom Standing Rigging in 1 x 19 Stainless Steel with bronze bodied roll swaged rigging screws VHF Antenna fitted with wire run to chart table 1 x Mainsail halyard 1 x Genoa halyard 1 x Main halyard in Dyneema 2 x Genoa sheets 1 x Spinnaker / Cruising Chute halyard 1 x Mainsail topping lift 1 x Mainsheet 1 x Topping lift 1 Set lazyjacks 2 x Winch handles 2 x Winch handle pockets in cockpit Sail cover bag with lazyjacks |
ENGINES. Twin 30hp Saildrive engines with 60amp/hr advanced alternators Racor or similar fuel / water separator and filters 2 x Fuel tanks in Stainless Steel Engine ventilation and air intake on transom Raw water filter to each engine Engine bays painted in fire retardant gel coat Each engine bay sound proofed Engine access through deck hatch on aft deck Twin lever controls in cockpit Manual engine stops in cockpit Siphon breaks fitted to raw water lines to engines Engine panels with tachometers, warning lights, alarm & engine hour meter in cockpit | ELECTRICS. 2 x 80 amp/hr engine start batteries 2 x 140 amp/hr domestic batteries 1 x 220/240 v sockets in each aft cabin 2 x 220/240 v socket in galley 2 x 220/240 v socket to saloon 1 x 30m x 220/240 shore lead 1 x 220/240 v immersion heater to calorifier 30 amp/hr battery charger 1 x 12 v socket at chart table 1 x 12 v socket at helm position AC/DC distribution panel with circuit breakers and ELCB to AC panel Volt meters and amp meters to 220/240 v AC and 12v DC systems Fuel, water and holding tank gauges at chart table Halogen lighting throughout boat 2 x Engine bay lights ( Fluorescent ) Steaming & Deck floodlight and tri - white fitted to mast |
ELECTRONICS. ST60 combined log & echo sounder at helm station ST60 Wind speed & direction at helm station Magnetic compass at helm station Raymarine ST6001 Autopilot with hydraulic drive unit and T400 Course Computer | OTHER SERVICES. Food grade plastic water tank c/w inspection hatch Pressure water pump to feed galley and toilet/shower with hot water via calorifier Gas feed to galley via copper tubing from regulated gas bottle 2 automatic engine bay bilge pumps 2 manual bilge pumps |
MISCELLANEOUS. 1 x Owners manual 1 x 35lb Delta anchor with 40m chain 2 x 10 metre mooring line 2 x 20 metre mooring line 6 x fenders Anti fouling 1 x Gas bottle with spanner Operation manuals for all fitted equipment Emergency tiller All interior fixtures and fittings are high quality manufactured from high - grade corrosion resistant materials | |
CONSTRUCTION.
All Broadblue catamarans are rated to the highest level of the European Recreational Craft Directive: Category A ( Ocean ) and are built using Lloyds approved materials.
Hull and Deck
Both one -piece hull and deck mouldings are hand laid glassfibre, using powder - bound mat, biaxial woven rovings, isopthalic resin, and Kevlar reinforcement in high load areas. Below the waterline, the hulls are solid laminate, while the topsides and deck incorporate an end grain balsa core. The deck has an integrally moulded non - slip finish. The hull and deck join is fully bonded and protected by a substantial rubbing strake. Many of the structural bulkheads are of vacuum bagged foam core, and when the interior furniture is fully bonded, in a light and stiff ‘honeycomb’ structure is created.
Rudders and Steering
Rudders are skeg hung on Stainless Steel stocks with self - lubricating bearings. The rudders are linked together by wire with the hydraulic ram attached directly to the starboard rudder. The port rudder has an access hatch above and is designed to accept an emergency tiller.
General
The Broadblue 42 is virtually unsinkable due to its watertight bulkheads and buoyancy compartments fore and aft. The keels are integrally moulded and sealed off from the hulls forming a double bottom.
Extras and Upgrades Fitted to Nimrod by Broadblue Catamarans
The following items were fitted to Nimrod as part of her original specification, as you can see it results in an extremely well specified vessel
CRUISING PACK |
| Includes: Electric Halyard Winch, Battery Charger, SS Fridge and freezer, Shorepower Installation, Autopilot, Chart Plotter, ST60 Wind Instrument, Radar Reflector, VHF DSC Radio, Stereo Radio/CD, and Antifouling |
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| Rigging & Sails |
| Mast Steps (1 Set) |
| Reacher on Prodder c/w Profurl Furling Gear, (2 x winches 42 only) |
| Cruising Chute c/w 2 U bolts, Snuffer & Sheets etc |
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| Deck Fittings |
| Simpson 150 Davits (c/w transom mounts 42 only) |
| Fixed Frame Bimini with canvas cover and pvc windows |
| Cockpit Cushions |
| Stern Roller c/w Chafe Plate |
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| Engines |
| 55hp Volvo in lieu of standard 30hp (2 of) |
| Volvo 3 Blade Folding Props in lieu of standard (40 & 55hp) |
| Long Range Fuel Tanks, 325ltrs per tank |
| Additional 110a/h Battery to Services |
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| Electronics |
| Raymarine RL70C Colour Radar & Plotter c/w 2kw Radome to Helm |
| Raymarine RL70C Mono Plotter to Chart Table |
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| Interior Trim & Fittings |
| Skyscreens Blind/Mosquito Screen to all Interior Hatches |
| Skysol Pleated Blinds to Windows in Saloon |
| Portlight Flyscreens |
| Alcantara Upholstery in lieu of Standard |
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| Miscellaneous |
| Special Order - Deep Blue Hulls |
| Coppercoat Epoxy below Waterline |
| Name in Vinyl (including Port of Registry) |
| Zodiac 3.4m Rib and 15hp Mercury Outboard Engine |
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