A word that comes up time and again when reviewing mid-sized used A boats is ‘compromise’. A smaller cabin here to accommodate a larger galley there; a single heads so you can squeeze in an extra berth. It seems that something always has to give. A boat builder who could crack this maritime conundrum by providing a layout that could satisfy everyone would be onto something truly special, wouldn’t they? Well maybe, but then again…
The case in point here is the Broom 415 OS, a twin-cabin cruiser with a wealth of spacious accommodation below decks.
Not only is there a whopping split-level saloon with a substantial galley and dinette, there’s also a sizeable full-beam aft master cabin, a more-than-adequate guest cabin, two spacious washrooms and a shower room to boot. And the key to achieving all of this is the boat’s helm position. Rather than cluttering up the saloon with a steering wheel and a bunch of levers and instruments, Broom has shifted the whole shebang outside. As a result, the internal space is truly exceptional for a 41-footer. So perhaps the biggest surprise of all is that just 12 Broom 415 OSs
