Right, enough of shoes ..... Geoff, Gracie is right in what she is saying. I would however suggest a boat from the Acle yard, this would give you options to go North or if the tides were right at takeover, head South.
I am speeking from experience, as I hired from AJ boats from Acle for manys a year, also had from Anchorcraft and Bridgecraft too.
I have not hired personally from the Acle one, but have read many a good report, and Robin has always spoke highly of the yard there.
I am sure which ever one you choose to book with your friends, you wont be disappointed.
Iain.