Woodsafloat Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I am looking to hire a small hire craft to give me a chance of going under potter heigham. In simple terms what height has the bridge got to be for example (brink of joy to get through)? This can then give me a fighting chance to check recent levels/clearances and do a late booking as I wish to go up towards Hickling. Thanks, woodsafloat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnygeoff Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 hi Woodsafloat, Try this link for some richardsons air draft http://thenorfolkbroads.net/forum/topic/2945-air-draft-will-it-fit-under-the-bridge/?do=findComment&comment=42674 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Hi Woodsafloat, Welcome tothe NBN Forum A surprise boat would you believe is one of the ex Porter & Haylett now at Herbert Woods, big as they are, they often get through that hole! Not me saying this, the Ex Pilot ! If however you intend to book with Brinkscraft, then possibly Brinks Airies may make the passage through. Failing that, phone the Bridge Pilot for his thoughts. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Hello Woodsafloat, Welcome to the NBN forum from Tan & myself. Good advise from Iain Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Welcome to the forum another idea is to get to potter then hire a day boat.Saddly we have been unable to get under the bridge for many years.We intend to get a day boat this year and go through Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsafloat Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thanks, I will give the bridge pilot a call and c what he advises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 What Hire Craft Are Ok To Go Under Potter Heigham? The easy answer is - any that has sufficient airdraft - many that can do it will be snookered if the river levels are high, pretty difficult question to answer accurately. 'B.A' has and can do it but not always, it'll be the same for many boats hired and private. Some of course will never do it in a month of Sundays. Oh and Welcome BTW Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetChugger Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Or why not simply hire a magnificent woodie from Martham Boats??? http://www.marthamboats.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 There are a few boats with a low airdraft. We got through last year on Sweet Freedom from Freedom Boats and I believe that Maffetts Merlin is also good at getting through, but both of these are from the Southern Broads. One of the Moonlight boats went through at the same time as us. There are others but at times very little will get through. Sweet Freedom showed 6' 3" on the boat and the Pilot had it down as the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speleologist Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Almost any hireboat witha rag and stick will fit! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trambo Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hi Woodsafloat, have taken Silver Symphony and Silver Harmony through both based on the Southern Broads but there are similar craft available on the Northern waters. Do check with the boatyard though as although boats can look the same they can be ballasted differently resulting in different air drafts. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 The bridge pilot has the exact heights, hence I always say phone them to save a possible wasted trip. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 16 hours ago, VetChugger said: Or why not simply hire a magnificent woodie from Martham Boats??? http://www.marthamboats.com/ You know they will get them through the bridge when many wouldn't dare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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