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  1. Being where you are I suspect many would welcome the sight of a fridge with a pint or two of milk. Apart from Norwich and a long walk up the hill at Brundall, there is nothing until Reedham.

    Otherwise just think of the regular consumer items that boats use. Blue stuff, maybe some oil, deinonised water, WD40 etc.

    How about an order service for the morning paper??

    Trevor

    www.normanboats.co.uk

  2. With an air draft of 7' 5" you will not be going under Potter Heigham or Wroxham Bridges. You could manage Beccles Old Bridge at the right tide.

    I only just noticed that Pacific include air draft figures in their boat descriptions. Including canopy up/down. This is something I have long thought all yards should do.

    Trevor

    www.normanboats.co.uk

  3. My opinion! I made that clear and, as I also made clear, I reserve the right to express it! That is what fora are about telling of experiences and conclusions reached. Those are mine in relation to WRC.

    I'm not about to argue every single point but the water policy is not the same in other marinas! £3.75 & £5.85 respectively for stern and side on moorings at Beccles? Not BA!

    As for recent years I suspect 2011 isn't that far back in history!

    Trevor

    www.normanboats.co.uk

  4. Well, I refuse to let that pass without further comment! The "Dick Turpin" comment was a light hearted observation! However, given the response, there have been many discussions on this and other "fora" about boating costs. Something that affects us all. Especially prevalent have been comments about the pricing policies at WRC. The most expensive overnight charges anywhere! £10 stern on and £14 side on! Norwich & Yarmouth are £12. On top of that charges for water. Remember the comments about time limited low pressure hoses? Charges for showers. (admit I don't know if they still give tokens to overnight moorers) WiFi was almost the worst. Minimum £6 when a friend had to moor to check something.

    I also realise and accept that there are some folk who willingly pay these charges and view them as good value. I don't and I reserve my right to my own opinion.

    Trevor

    www.normanboats.co.uk

  5. And David, I disagree with your definition of "classic". I wouldn't hesitate for instance to call Freeman and Norman a "classic" brand. The term "classic" being earned by longevity of both the brand and the boats themselves. In the case of Norman it can be said that by introducing narrowbeam craft in affordable GRP created an access revolution to the waterways!

    I admit I'm biased!

    Trevor

    www.normanboats.co.uk

  6. I'm going to be a bit argumentative! What a surprise! Just had a look on the Faircraft site and this is a direct quote!

    "New in 2010, this dual steering cruiser sets a new standard in space and quality. The largest craft in the fleet," which suggests its also their flagship! I'm, therefore, very much less than impressed with both the propulsion performance and heating problems! Bearing in mind the time of year any hirer would be expecting reasonable heating to combat Octobers lower temperatures. We all know how the damp chill on the water can invade our comfort zone nevermind that of a first time hirer! Consider a boat of this size that struggles to achieve 3mph and I suspect there would be some pretty hairy times in any but totally ideal tide conditions especially around Yarmouth and Breydon. This is a brand new crusier to all intents and purposes with modern engine and ancilliary equipment. Add the charging problems and non working radios/CD's and this is nothing short of crap maintainence! I can't believe that previous hirers did not mention any of these faults and they are not of the type that emerge overnight!

    The response from the yard leaves a lot to be desired as well. That was clearly an effort to dodge having to fix it and "persuade" Kugababe to carry on and put up with it. For just short of £1200 I think this is unacceptable!

    The other interesting thing to note is if you do a search for any NBD boats you now end up on the Hoseasons website. Does this mean no Blakes brochure for 2012???

    Just relieved that Kugababe may well return and hope they will find a yard with much better service.

    Trevor

    www.normanboats.co.uk

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