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MrBlueSky

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  1. I have to agree with SwanR about Tranquilla as we hired it in Sept and it's an excellent boat for two however Richardsons pricing of the boat is strange.In May next year its very expensive to book whilst by late August its a bargain,same price as the two berth ex Swancraft boats.
  2. Last night I was in Great Yarmouth drinking in the Oliver Twist at £3.00 a pint,nice pub,good jukebox,pool table ,large tv and a very attractive barmaid.On Monday I will be on the broads paying £5.00 for the same pint ,where mine host will be looking to kick everyone out by 9.30.Too add insult to injury the pub will probably have already charged me to moor up. I find it difficult to blame Mr Packman for the feeling of being ripped off by the Broads leisure industry as a whole but each year that feeling has been getting worse.For years we have been coming twice a year for 11 night boating holidays but this will be our last one.Value for money,it is not.
  3. Interesting videos, but at £9.50 for a Guinness and a small Coke, is anyone really surprised how empty the pub is ?
  4. Herbertwoods are offering 15% off for late bookings at the moment.
  5. Looking at the number of boats still in their yards when I was on the broads in early May,all of the boatyards seem to have overpriced their boats.Finding a mooring was never easier ,both North and South. Looking ahead for the rest of the season,lots of boats are still available.Ferry may have to discount most of the season,other yards may follow.
  6. Looking at their prices they must include a butler as well.
  7. MrBlueSky

    Loddon

    To be fair to Loddon its been quiet everywhere we have been,perhaps chickens coming home to roost about the price of a Broads holiday.
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    Loddon

    We are filling up now,two boats here and a massive thunderstorm.
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    Loddon

    Moored up at Loddon marina at 3.30,the only boat here.Is it something I,ve said ?
  10. Frank Lampard.Living proof that it is possible to fail upwards as a manager.
  11. Last year I had the old gas boiler and hot water tank taken out and replaced with a combi boiler.Now have virtually instant hot water ,greatly improved shower and using alot less gas .
  12. Definitely not a safe area to sit and wait while coming in to moor.
  13. The mooring fee is not deducted from the meals and the mooring rings and missing posts leave alot to be desired. I,d rather moor up at Herbertwoods.
  14. I was not aware that Richardsons give refunds on pump outs as it has never been mentioned on handovers.
  15. You can only stream Sky Go to a tablet or a laptop,not to a Smart TV.
  16. Much easier to use your cell as a hotspot and watch skygo on your tablet or laptop.
  17. What is lacking is an accurate board at one of the busiest bridges on the network.
  18. Just come through Sutton Bridge,no queue heading to the Broads,1/2 mile queue heading the other way.
  19. What should be addressed are the accidents which will inevitably happen because of bad boat design. One which stands out to me because there are so many of them on the Broads are the Broadsman style boats. I know that there are notices on the boat telling you that onone should sit on the rear when the boat is moving but people do.There should be either no seats there or there should be a guardrail around.At present if that boat is hit or hits something you will be straight off the back if your sitting there.
  20. At that price I,m assuming an onboard chef and masseur is included.
  21. The front of the boat looks badly designed,with the low doorway and the side panels instead of windows. It might explain why this boat is so well priced amongst Richardsons new offerings.
  22. In my opinion, which many will disagree with,all inclusive is an expensive way to hire a boat.Its not like an overseas holiday where you are prepaying for your food and drink.Its mainly just the fuel and I feel the average hirer will use far less than they will have paid for with all inclusive.
  23. The Haines 32s are luxury boats for 2 people but a tad too expensive. The Haines 31 on the other hand looks excellent value.
  24. The two Haines boats at Richardsons seem to be no longer available.
  25. Am I missing something as both these boats seem all inclusive when you look at the pricing on Richardsons Web site ?
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