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Quick Look: Broadblue 415

• By Jeremy McGeary
• Updated: September 11, 2007

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Broadblue Catamarans, descendent of Prout, the first series builder of ocean-going cats and last one standing in the UK, has been energetically but carefully tending its product line. Last year we saw the Broadblue 385 and 435, and this year’s offering, the 415, is designed to offer the best of both in a more efficient package-less complicated and less expensive than the 435 but with more space than the 385.

It looks as though the company has moved away from the mast-aft arrangement that characterized its early models and adopting the industry “standard” location forward of the saloon. It’s also introduced a few more curves to jazz up the appearance of the deck and superstructure.

Broadblue will be offering the 415 with the Ossa Powerlite diesel-electric propusion system as an option. www.broadblueusa.com

Broadblue 415 Specs

LOA: 41′ 6″ LWL: 37′ 4″ Beam: 22′ 0″ Draft: 4′ 1″ Sail Area 1087 Displacement: 20,061 Fuel: 117 gal Engine: 2 x 30 hp Designer: Stuart Davidsen & Robert Underwood Broadblue Catamarans 877-695-0358 www.broadblue.co.uk

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Broadblue 346

There was a time when the Brits were at the forefront of cruising catamaran production, but decades later this accolade has long since gone to the French, South Africans, Australians and others. So when a new British cat comes along, our interest is sparked. The current trend in cruising cats is bigger and bigger: many manufacturers ranges now start at 45 feet. Big is all very well, but big is expensive to buy, big is expensive to dock, big is expensive to maintain, and so is out of reach for many. Here, we have a "small" boat, yet the advert says two large double cabins, two single berths, heads with luxury shower, additional heads, large galley, large dining table and chart table in the saloon, large cockpit, and so on... Really? On a 33 footer? And all for £139,500? Surely corners have been cut, compromises made? And will it sail? We sent Graham over to the UK to see what the story is with the new Broadblue 346.

A performance rig: mast pre-bend thanks to twin diamond stays on single spreaders, and a generous roach on the mainsail

Upwind work is made easy with the self-tacking jib

Impressive performance off the wind with the reacher

Good bridgedeck clearance, especially forward. Narrow waterline beam.

The shape of the coachroof and the curved chine smooth the overall lines

Clever ergonomics mean the door doesn’t feel small

A dozen clutches and two winches combine all sail-handling functions in one place

Twin mainsheet system requires no vang for perfect sail trim. Note the aft platform across the full beam of the boat

Comfortable seats aft on both sides of the cockpit

A chart table big enough for real chartwork. Raymarine repeater allows for autopilot control from here

Saloon table with inlaid chessboard shows the quality of the joinery

A cruiser’s galley, with double sink, oven and separate grill and ample storage

Owner’s cabin to starboard, looking forward to the bathroom. Plenty of space and natural light

Single berth forward, to port. A small cabin, but it still has a WC and washbasin

Luxurious bathroom includes electric WC, washbasin and separate shower

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Broadblue has been around a while, with their most prolific model being the 385. Plenty of these have been cruised long distances by liveaboards, and make good average speeds (some boat buddies set out from the Galapagos on theirs the same day as me on my own catamaran, and got to the Marquesas two days ahead of us!). But what about this smaller boat? Well, the new Broadblue 346 is an evolution of, and is replacing, the Broadblue 345. Keeping the same hulls as her predecessor, the deck and interior are new. The hull, deck, engines and interior joinery are completed at Broadblue's factory in Poland, and the boats are then motored to the UK (already a good shakedown, not least for the engine installation), where the mast, rigging and sails are fitted, and finishing work completed.

Approaching the boat on the dock, I can clearly see the rig is set at the after end of the coachroof. This is the common denominator of all Broadblue cats, and numerous other manufacturers have recently started to see the advantages of bringing the mast further back. The freeboard appears high but there's no problems stepping aboard onto the wide aft platform in the center of which...

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Broadblue 346 – tested and reviewed

Cruising multihulls in the sub-35ft bracket are surprisingly hard to come by.  fits the bill, however, as Sam Jefferson discovers

These days there is no shortage of multihulls in the plus 40ft bracket. A quick glance at our Boat News on p14 confirms that there is a plethora of spanking new shiny yachts in this size bracket being launched with remarkable regularity. Yes, multihulls are booming; yet despite this, there is surprisingly little on offer when you move down the size spectrum a touch. Quorning’s Dragonfly Yachts has carved out a nice little niche for performance cruisers, but when it comes to out and out cruisers, there is a real dearth of options.

Perhaps this explains Broadblue’s decision to revamp its successful 345, which has been given a makeover and is now the all-new 346. The 345 was launched all the way back in 2008 and was designed by Plymouth based multihull specialist Dazcats and was initially known as the Voyager 10 before she was acquired by Broadblue and rebranded the Broadblue 345. A decade on and she has had a full revamp, with an all new deck mould and tweaks to the interior layout. In the meantime the manufacturers have retained the features that have ensured that this yacht has a strong and loyal following.

Overall concept

The basic premise behind the 346 is that she is a comfortable family cruiser that can be easily handled by one or two people. Although performance is not necessarily a priority, her weight has been kept down to 4,800kg so she’s fairly light and boasts a decent spread of sail to push her along. One of the key factors in her design was that she was no more than 5m wide as this means you can take her through the French canals – an important consideration for those who don’t feel inclined to wrestle with the vagaries of the Bay of Biscay. That said, she is rated Category A, so there is no need to shy away from some more challenging sailing if you wish. She’s available either with twin 16 or 20hp diesel saildrives, or there is the cheaper option of a single outboard set into a well in the middle of the cockpit.

First impressions are pretty much what you would expect of a comfortable cruising multihull. You have to have a decent amount of freeboard, both to give the nacelle clearance from the water and give you decent volumes of accommodation. This all means that she joins most of her cruising multihull sisters in not being about to win a beauty contest any time soon. Nevertheless, there is a certain pleasing compactness to her shape.

The new deck mould features much more curvature to the deckhouse and that has really brought her looks bang up to date. Perhaps the most striking thing as you approach the 346 is her transom. The bathing platform stretches the full width of the transom and is at an enticing height to allow you to step aboard with the greatest of ease. It gives the boat a nice open and welcoming feel, while the step up to the cockpit means that you don’t feel at all exposed out at sea.

The cockpit itself is unfussy, uncomplicated and well thought out. The helming position is offset to port and offers an excellent view of the sails.

Aft of this is a seating area, while there is more seating on the starboard side plus a cockpit table. All sail controls are led to a bank of clutches located just to starboard of the companionway and ideally situated for the helmsman. They are well laid out with a good straight lead to the mast, minimising friction. A pair of winches can do all the work from here and on the yacht I tested one of the winches was electric which took all of the hard work out of hoisting the mainsail.

Stepping out on to side decks of a decent width, you head forward to a very roomy foredeck which is solid right to the bow which gives an even greater feeling of space.

There is a decent sized locker up here to store all your ropes and fenders in addition to further storage compartments beneath the cockpit sole.

There are removable davits set into the bathing platform for the dinghy and this is such a huge space that a modest dinghy could just be pulled up on to the platform and lashed in place on a coastal passage.

Stepping into the comfortable saloon of the 345, there was a tremendous feeling of space. In fact it’s not so much a feeling of space as a simple reality. It’s surprising that cruising cats are getting so large these days as one of the great things about a multihull is that you can get a huge amount of volume into a relatively modest waterline length. The saloon is a commodious space and there is a definite step up in the amount of joinery compared to the 345, with natural oak abounding, which gives a nice feel of quality. Down below the 346 has a nice uncomplicated, clean feel to her and while she is not stark, she feels low maintenance and uncluttered. There is a saloon table to port combined with ample bench seating augmented by some rather nifty flip-out stools. There is a fairly decent sized chart table which has excellent visibility forward and the L-shaped galley is situated aft of this and is simple with Corian work surfaces. Storage for all of your supplies is excellent.

The standard accommodation for this yacht is two large double aft cabins and a single cabin forward in the starboard hull as standard. The master cabin to starboard has an ensuite forward and there is the option to increase the number of berths by incorporating a single cabin amidships on the port side and if you really want to cram people in there is the option to fit a double berth in the saloon. The pair of double berths set aft in both hulls are something of an oddity compared to most multihulls, as they are quite distinctly raised up. This is to accommodate the twin diesels beneath, as in the past many small multihulls have circumvented this by placing the prop aft of the rudder. This might work well for providing extra volume but it makes the boat mighty hard to manoeuvre. As it is, the layout works rather well as it gives a nice feeling of space when combined with the large aft hatch, which gives you an excellent view from your bedroom window. The other consequence is that access to the engine is excellent.

The owner’s ensuite was quite unusual as the first thing you are confronted with when you step in this relatively narrow space is the toilet, with the shower set right forward in the bow. This seems a bit baffling, although it works just fine and is apparently due to the width constraints in here at waterline level due to the substantial ‘step’ in the hulls. It’s a light and roomy enough space and although it initially feels illogical, it works very well. There is also the option of a second head in the forward berth on the port side, which would make this an excellent yacht for two couples.

We tested the 346 on a blustery, bright march day on Chichester Harbour with a breeze as sharp as a razor and a clarity of light that made you feel like the contrast had been turned up. The wind was all over the place inside the harbour but blew at anything between 15 and 25kt, generally erring on the 20kt plus side of things. This meant we were in for a brisk sail and we opted to put a single reef in the mainsail. It also meant that her flat cut Code 0 was not going to be necessary. This, however, would undoubtedly be an extremely useful sail in breezes below 10kt.

It has also been cleverly set up so that the Code 0 sheets can be led via a thimble to the main winches on the coachroof. This saves on setting winches outboard and means that you can still control everything from the helm. Recent trends have seen many manufacturers setting their masts well aft as this gives the headsail more power and cuts out on pitching. The Broadblue was evidently ahead of her time as she had this configuration even in 2008 and it has been retained in the 346.

We headed off down the Emsworth Channel and were soon storming along at 8.5kt and topped out at 9.4kt, which is not bad going. In common with most cruising multihulls, she featured hydraulic steering but this had substantially more feel than on some models I have handled and after a brief period of adjustment I found her responsive. She also has a decent turn of speed as below the water that big step in the hull means there isn’t a great deal holding her back. Combine that with a modest displacement and you have a nice recipe for speed – particularly in the 25kt gusts. Predictably, she neither pointed as high as a monohull in the same cruising genre nor did she tack as crisply. Yet she performed both tasks competently and she was also utterly unruffled in the sort of conditions where a 34ft monohull would simply be screaming along on her ear.

Sam’s verdict

It was quite clear to me that the Broadblue 346 has come about as the result of a long period of evolution which has ensured that the current model has been carefully and thoughtfully refined. There were certainly no teething problems and this was a yacht that immediately inspired confidence. In common with most of her cruising multihull sisters, looks are not her strongest asset, but she does make up for that with the cleverness and simplicity of her layout combined with impressive accommodation.

In terms of handling, she was lively and handled boisterous conditions with the greatest of ease. Ultimately, if you’re after a cruising catamaran in this size bracket, look no further. In part because there are precious few options – and this yacht is excellent.

Length overall:   33ft 4in (10.2m) Beam:   15ft 7in (4.8m) Displacement:   4800kg Draft:   1.01m Fuel:   1 x 200lt Water:   2 x 250lt

Mainsail:   28m 2 Self-tacking jib:  19m 2 Gennaker:   45m 2

Price £139,950 (base) £169,000 (as tested)

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Brand: Broadblue 385

The Broadblue 385 catamaran is a well designed, well maintained Luxury catamaran. They were designed to be a fast, responsive, coastal or blue water cruiser and have rapidly gained a reputation as a first class world cruising catamaran for short handed sailing. Designed to sail well on all points of sailing, even loaded for cruising, and in particular, will sail close winded and tack quickly.

These boats meet the highest European Union boatbuilding standard, which can be seen in its six flotation compartments and aluminum-framed glass windows. Both one-piece hull and deck mouldings are hand laid glassfibre, using powder – bound mat, biaxial clothes, woven rovings, isopthalic resin. Below the waterline, the hulls are solid laminate,.5 to 1.25 inches thick, with Kevlar reinforcing in high-load areas, while the topsides and deck incorporate closed cell structural foam (post 2007). The deck has an integrally moulded non – slip finish.

Rudders are skeg hung on stainless steel stocks with self-lubricating bearings. The steering system is hydraulic with the rudders linked together with a cross-link beam. The hydraulic arm is attached direct to the rudder shaft. The port rudder has an access cover above and is designed to accept an emergency tiller. 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. The 385 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.

The 385 is designed for the cruising couple who need more comfort and storage aboard. The galley and saloon are very spacious and contain handcrafted joinery. The striking bows, along with the specially designed bridgedeck, are the result of thirty years of design experience. This design allows the boat to sail over the waves with less water over the bow creating a dry, smooth, seakindly ride with sparkling sailing performance.

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Broadblue Catamarans have amongst the highest residual values of any multihull manufacturer. This is partly due to their legendary build quality and the fact that many of our boats are bought by experienced multihull sailors who know how to look after their yachts! Due to the cost and build quality our boats are rarely seen in the charter market - which goes some way to explaining the typical condition of a Broadblue Catamaran which usually comes from discerning private owners. If the Broadblue model you are looking for is not available pre-owned - talk to us about new build slots. We don't make many boats every year, but our dedicated build facilities often result in a market leading 12-18 month build period - for a new semi custom built yacht - built to your exact specification.

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