DAVIDH Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Looks like BB are adding Phantom and one other to their fleet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 they had concorde aswell ex alpha craft boat when we stopped off last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 When I went past NBS in Brundall on Saturday many Alpha boats were there.NBS is part of BB anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'm a little surprised at that, given that Barnes had a class of that design some years back (Brink of Day) but got rid. The yard seems bursting to capacity already so I'm wondering how long they can keep increasing the fleet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingman Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Simon They have filled the new marina with some of there hire fleet which has created some space Ray 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 NBS also have Alpha moulds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingman Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Does anyone know who purchased there boatyard It sold at auction in London a couple of weeks ago for £475k Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbx5 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I do believe it was NYA John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingman Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Hi John That does seem probable considering what they have already on the estate Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 The boats may have been purchased to prevent another yard getting them. They have a ready made outlet to sell them on privately, one or two at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 13 minutes ago, Heron said: The boats may have been purchased to prevent another yard getting them. They have a ready made outlet to sell them on privately, one or two at a time. I agree, I would think they are more likely to tart them up cheaply and then sell them on rather than put them in their fleet but ive been known to be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 For example our boat was in the BB fleet for a couple of years then sold to us via NBS.Its my guess,The same thing will happen with ex Alpha craft boats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptinKev Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 It may or may not interest anyone, but when I was viewing the Barnes cam today, I did see an otter enter an exit the web cam in the top left hand corner in the photo shown. Well it peaked my interest. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8DAVE Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 It was a shame to see Alphacraft closing down . The marina was in a perfect spot , had friendly helpful staff , and they hired out some lovely boats ... We hired from them Tornado and Firefly , and they also used to let a house on Oulton Broad , called " Broadbank " , which we also rented from them ..... Going to be missed by quite a few people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetChugger Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I notice they have not advertised the "Lysander" et al class as yet. They also seem to be asking premium prices for craft that were, not so long since, described as mostly scrap! Intrigued by the term "Vertical response" marketing! What's that about?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesLV Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 On 04/11/2017 at 22:40, KaptinKev said: It may or may not interest anyone, but when I was viewing the Barnes cam today, I did see an otter enter an exit the web cam in the top left hand corner in the photo shown. Well it peaked my interest. That otter I believe is quite well known, then Barman at the Ship in South Walsham and a ranger we spoke to both mentioned said otter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanguest Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I was sorry to see alpha craft close,ive hired a couple of their boats in the past and all were very luxurious,some with three piece suites in,my dad had his boat moored there,a bourne 40 or 44 i think it was an ex hire craft called amelia purchased from a boat yard opposite NYA at brundall,the staff and boats were brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 now have the 2 boats on there website named concorde sleeping 8. http://www.barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk/our-boats/detail/60/ Also corsair sleeping 7. http://www.barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk/our-boats/detail/59/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 My guess they will keep them for hire for a few years then sell them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 yes probally look quite nice boats from the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjg1677 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 02/11/2017 at 22:54, Broads01 said: I'm a little surprised at that, given that Barnes had a class of that design some years back (Brink of Day) but got rid. The yard seems bursting to capacity already so I'm wondering how long they can keep increasing the fleet. Indeed they did. My boat is ex brink of day 2. Cheers Trev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labrador Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 05/11/2017 at 12:57, L8DAVE said: It was a shame to see Alphacraft closing down . The marina was in a perfect spot , had friendly helpful staff , and they hired out some lovely boats ... We hired from them Tornado and Firefly , and they also used to let a house on Oulton Broad , called " Broadbank " , which we also rented from them ..... Going to be missed by quite a few people They brought about their own demise, as those in the know are aware. I shall say no more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 They brought about their own demise, as those in the know are aware. I shall say no more. They did too from what I heard. Made me feel somewhat sorry for Alpha Senior Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8DAVE Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said: They brought about their own demise, as those in the know are aware. I shall say no more. They did too from what I heard. Made me feel somewhat sorry for Alpha Senior Griff So what happened ? Or is it a secret , and if you told me you would have to kill me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, BroadAmbition said: They did too from what I heard. Made me feel somewhat sorry for Alpha Senior It is interesting that these boats, now entering the Barnes fleet, are moulded from the original hull tools of the Wilds Caribbean and Mediterranean, dating from around 1964. When I last spoke spoke to Langford, about 15 years ago, he reckoned those mould tools didn't owe him one penny! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.