rightsaidfred Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I have no views on the issue itself but would think there is a considerable difference between personal, commercial and hire and reward insurance, in particular for large fleet operators also between canals and tidal rivers in assessing risk. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I wonder if it’s partly down to the indemnity insurance of the boat yard. Since we seem do have now adopted US litigation laws could someone who had an accident sue the boatyard because they hired a boat to an unsuitable party?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I think JK that there is a great degree of truth in that which you have stated. I am also of the opinion that the boat yards, in the fullness of time, may be called upon to demonstrate that they have taken due care and attention with regard to their customers and just as importantly to the public in general. At this moment in time it is my belief that they are somewhat exposed. Andrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockatoo Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I do think that this provides an opportunity though. There must be single potential hirers that don't feel comfortable with the idea of going solo. Also with the number of larger hire boats about what is to stop two single parent families from teaming up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Good plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, Polly said: Good plan How does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 IT would have to be a case of friends coming together, you can't organise it at the boatyard end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 22 minutes ago, Polly said: IT would have to be a case of friends coming together, you can't organise it at the boatyard end. Difficult to organise at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 We have the internet. There must be single parent forums etc where such ideas could be suggested. My mum used to go off on over 70's trips with a coach load of people she had yet to make friends with. The Broads needs to work out a way to cater for all hirer's rather than just the easier to service ones. We all complain at pub closures and boat yards disappearing but without the maximum possible holiday income more will follow. Three canal boats mentioned above is a few grand not going into the local economy. That's half a year's wages for a young trainee in a boatyard..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockatoo Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Maybe a thread on here somewhere could give people the chance to get together? I think that people considering the broads may look to Facebook first though so maybe a mention on there directing them to the forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 If Richardsons have stopped hiring to single parents then I'm disappointed in them. My children are grown up now but I have very happy memories of Richardsons boats when they were young and I was the only adult. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockatoo Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Hmmm, might have found a new career for my father-in-law. Rent-a-grandad :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB37 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 We had booked a boat from Richardson's for April, they rung up and said they required 2 adult with children for to satisfy the insurance. So, now booked a different boat with Bridgecraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Sounds like Richardson’s need to review their insurance provider, maybe ask Bridgcraft for a recommendation!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 3 hours ago, BB37 said: We had booked a boat from Richardson's for April, they rung up and said they required 2 adult with children for to satisfy the insurance. So, now booked a different boat with Bridgecraft. You wont go wrong with Bridgecraft. They really look after you, nothing is too much trouble. Excellent yard and always prepared to show flexibility. For example they are happy to hire to us in December when many yards don't want to know. Solid choice IMHO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonD Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Is there any way to deal with Bridgecraft direct? All I can see is the Hoseasons site which requires two adults (18+). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I second what Howard says about Bridgecraft, I’ve never known them take bookings direct and only booked through hoseasons. (Roll on April) but that policy could have changed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I will third what Mr Nog said too regarding Bridgecraft. They are an excellent well run and friendly yard. We have used them a number of times before our share purchase and they couldn't do enough for You. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 We've always spoken to Bridgecraft directly, they are always happy to take bookings from us. The way it works is that Hoseasons get their commission irrespective whether you go through them or book direct. I suspect Hoseasons go by the 'script' whereas if you speak to the owners direct you can invariably get a much more satisfactory response. Same with Swancraft, always dealt direct - another great family yard, sadly missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I am sure that Clive will be along soon to tell us he is changing his insurer - either that or explaining why a hirecraft poses more risk to a single parent than either Center Parcs or a seaside holiday?? Either that or produce the statistics proving it is more hazardous - which he will not be able to do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 next thing you know, single parents wont be able to take the kids in the car, without another responsible adult to keep an eye on the kids. health and safety gone mad IMHO. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I have long ago lost count of the number of times I have seen a hire boat brought into a mooring with an adult doing the mooring lines and a ten year old at the helm. They can often handle the boat a lot better than their parents! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, Vaughan said: I have long ago lost count of the number of times I have seen a hire boat brought into a mooring with an adult doing the mooring lines and a ten year old at the helm. They can often handle the boat a lot better than their parents! Possibly due to having never learnt to drive, they dont have pre-conceptions about how steering should work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, Vaughan said: I have long ago lost count of the number of times I have seen a hire boat brought into a mooring with an adult doing the mooring lines and a ten year old at the helm. They can often handle the boat a lot better than their parents! My Dad taught me how to moor and was allowed to do it under his watchful supervision, my Mum taking the ropes. I loved it, I may have 'bumped' the boat coming in a couple of times but never damaged or smashed one up, that happened when I grew up Grace 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 That's why it should be left to the men and children, just like driving a road vehicle, women lack the necessary skills to do the job properly. That comment should go down well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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