JimMc

Thanks for that. It clarifies things a bit. Can I ask another question: do all boats have the capacity to take bikes on board? If not, how do you find out which ones do? I can't see anything on the websites. Regards Jim

Hello all, C After many years of thinking "I'd like to go on the Broads", I've decided to do it. However, I don't know the area and I know nothing about the boat hire options, so I'd appreciate any help and advice on a last-minute first trip. We will be two adults and two teenagers - one of each type. Any suggestion on what to look for in a hire? Looking at some of the boat hire websites, I note that some boats won't go under some bridges. For example, Richardson's boat Astral Gem "Will not pass under Potter Heigham, Wroxham, Beccles or Wayford Bridge" but I've no idea if this is a major drawback or not. Could this make or break a holiday or is it just a minor inconvenience. Any areas particularly worth visiting for a first trip? Many thanks Jim PS Oh and what's a bow thruster, if it's not an ageing porn star?