Probably because I was discussing it on here recently but no, I haven't yet quite been tempted enough to go for it. Yes, of course it's a huge decision for you. The trouble is until you own a boat you'll just have to keep hiring. What a trauma that will be.
Good luck for your retirement, Andy. Happy boat hunting. You mentioned syndicates and I see there's a Moonlight Shadow share being advertised. I might have been tempted myself if I didn't already have three hires booked for next year.
The Horning Pleasurecraft website now includes Maggie Jane. It looks beautiful. More interior photos please!
https://broadshols.co.uk/boats/maggie-jane
The description says "Sleeps 3" so it looks to be more of a holiday boat than a day boat. It'd be good to see some interior photos. I didn't know Eastwood Whelpton offered boats without big flappy things on the top.
Good to hear from you, Howard. I'd been hoping, as it's December, you'd be telling us about your winter holiday once again.
I did appreciate the welcome we received from Bridgecraft when we hired from them in July, it makes a big difference.
I've never tried that but I'd like to do so. Once you've dropped the mudweight, is there any tendency for the stern to drift around before you engage reverse (especially if you're solo and you have to make your way back to the helm)?
Great photos David.
Having moored at Bridgecraft twice this Summer, it's harder than it looks. Even allowing for the tide it caught us more than I expected and pushed sideways a long way.
The caption underneath the photo of the mill amused me. "Berney Arms Windmill is currently closed for maintenance work". It's been closed to the public for over 20 years.
That's a good shout and I like the idea of booking a cruiser/day boat combination. However, I don't know if HW would ever do it given the money they make on the day boat fleet being well booked as they are.
I have a strong preference for electric flush, the type where you control the water by the length of time you press the button (not the fully automatic type where it's one quick press and you use far too much water). I'm not a fan of hand pumps - too much faff.