Aqua-Bell 28/33
Builder: Aqua Bell (Brundall), Goodchild Marine Services (Great Yarmouth) and others
Built: 250 since 1973, still in production
MBY tested: July 1988 as Newhaven Workboats' AB28 Sportsfisherman (see photo)
Dimensions: LOA 28ft 0in/33ft 0in (8.50m/10m), beam 10ft 6in (3.20m), draught 2ft 6in (0.76m), displacement from 5 tons
General: Wide variation in layouts, with three hull lengths and three superstructures
Power: Single or twin diesels, shaftdrive, from 1 x 56hp to 2 x 275hp
Price guide: Motor cruiser versions from about £20,000, to
£120,000 for new Luxury Flybridge.
Surveyor's notes: Very solid, robust craft in keeping with its commercial boat parentage.
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Boat report from: Motor Boat and Yachting