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Any update and pictures? Looking forward to seeing this one on the water!

Well done Richardsons!

Clive, so no rear access other than through the flybridge to the saloon? Assume there will be a low bathing- type platform to the stern to help gain access when moored stern on? Looking forward to seeing this one! Saltire

Clive, I've got an interesting thought about the glass, but thought I'd not share it as it may be too expensive - so we wait with some excitement to see your solution. Going back to the heights - should this boat get under the bridge at Wroxham at the right tide? Saltire

Clive, just a wee thought, but if the windscreen on the flybridge is divided into 3, can the one on the saloon be divided into 3 too ( or each one 4 if that turns out better). I noted a few of the boats (even the newer ones from other yards) like to Bolero, the flybridge windscreen divided into three, and the saloon divided into four- thought it took a little away from the design. All personal preference I know, but maybe worth a thought! Saltire

Clive, Looking good - interesting curve along the side! What about one with a blue hull, or the light green hulls that Sealine did latterly? Will the forward cabin be as the Bolero, and will access be via a ladder from the flybridge? Pretty sure this new beauty will be popular! Saltire

Any more news on this one - some more pictures on how things are progressing would be good! Will the flybridge be kitted out like Herbert Woods new flybridge? We were on the Bolero last year (great boat) but it could have done with a few seats on the flybridge. Le Boat had the Magnifique which had a pretty good arrangement, as has the Haines Elegance, but these may to too high for the northern broads?

Guys, don't get me wrong, I'm not really having a moan about the price of the fuel, I did travel a lot of miles, was on the go all day, and had the heating on every night and morning as I had my elderly parents with me (shh..don't tell them I called them elderly). However the thing that does get me is how do I know that the fuel was topped up at the start of the week as there was no fuel gauge on the boat and I wasn't there when they filled it up! They hadn't checked that the gas bottles were full, as we did run out of gas on the first night (lucky we stayed at the boat yard and managed to catch one of the guys just as he was leaving to go home)! Also we needed a pump out on the Wednesday (I would have expected the holding tanks to be bigger than that). Also on the first night we had seemed to use a lot of water when we filled up in the morning, so wasn't sure if the water tank was topped up. Anyway, I suppose we have to take all these things on trust, and we had a great holiday, and I loved the boat! Saltire

Alan, Nice boat you have! Saltire

Thinking about my next boating trip - yes! Whether that's the Norfolk Broads or elsewhere I'm not sure. I must say that I was taken with the southern broads - a lot quieter than the northern (and still the Chet to do). I am, however, considering doing some RYA training and the ICC, and hopefully cruise the Croatian coast in a couple of years time. The Thames also is a consideration for a holiday, but it is more expensive than the broads. We'll see. I'm sure I will be back to the Broads soon. If anyone from the BA is reading this, is there any plans for up-grades at Great Yarmouth?

Had a great holiday - great boat! A wee bit of a problem mooring at Reedham (fast running tide) and a tight squeeze at Ludham bridge, but overall this boat handles great! Broads authority could do with up- dating their showers at Great Yarmouth, but the River Centre near Oulton Broad has great facilities. We got up the crack of dawn most days, and spent most of the day cruising so covered a lot of ground (all rivers cruised apart from Chet). Spent £210 on fuel, but was running against tides on occasions so thought this was was ok. The down-sides were that changing between upper and lower controls was difficult (seems to be a problem on this boat type). The windscreen wiper at the lower helm position was too small, and would have been bad visibility from down there in the rain, so the two mornings it rained I wrapped up with my waterproofs up the top! I returned home from my week on the Broads totally chilled and relaxed.

Martin, Thanks for that information. Air draught on Bolero is 8'3'' so quite tight at average high water for Ludham bridge. I'm sure it won't be a problem if I keep away from it at high water. Sounds like you've been around the broads a bit? regards, Saltire.

If we can't get through Ludham this will seriously restrict us!

Yea - I was thinking that we should keep to the North. we can't get through at Potter Heigham or Wroxham bridges. This doesn't greatly concern me - I've been above both of these bridges on my last visit. I did, however, fancy a wee trip throgh Great Yarmouth - however the tide tables for next week would probably mean an early start in the morning! Hoping the weather is better than this week!

Hi Jill, Thanks for the welcome! Any cruising tips for next week - do I keep to the upper broads or do I venture south?