Monday

My first post on here but been following this forum for a long time. As a recent (and very early) hirer of Fleetline, I couldn't let this post and C.Ricko's follow up pass without commenting on what a fantastic boat this is. Yes, it is a head turner; because of the shape?/the colour scheme?/ or its ability to slide casually sideways into a tight mooring spot on its bow and stern thrusters?. I write as someone who first hired on the Broads in the 1960's (Dawncraft of Wroxham, wooden boat, pre-single lever control, no hot water/showers) and irregularly ever since, seeing every development from fibreglass hulls, through electric fridges to bow thrusters. First time with a stern thruster though and the difference it makes to control is invaluable to potentially incompetent helmsmen like me. The other innovation much appreciated was the electric windscreen which in combination with the power roof could make us ready for bridges in 30 seconds flat with no slipping around on the cabin roof - although we could only get through Ludham..... Lots of other tech (rear view camera, boat heating that worked.....) and perfect accommodation layout for our 3 generation family. Well done.