Broadblue 385 – A seagoing cruiser

This cat provides comfort and security at sea for serious cruisers. By Andrew Burton The Broadblue 385 was designed for couples who want to cruise offshore and in the often-atrocious weather around Britain. It meets the highest European Union boatbuilding standard, which can be seen in its six floatation compartments and aluminum-framed glass windows. It’s not a heavy design, but because it’s meant to carry full provisions without a significant drop in performance, it’s no racer either. Unfortunately, my test sail in light winds proved little on this score. The hulls have a relatively fine entry but plenty of reserve buoyancy. Unlike many competitors, the Broadblue has a long bridge deck that creates extra stowage space beneath. It has 30 inches of clearance forward, but it appeared to be more prone to slamming than a boat with a trampoline forward. To read complete story – click here for Broadblue 385 Review on Cruising World website