vanessan Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 40 minutes ago, TostockTimonnier said: Back in 2014 we hired Captain Horatio for the first week in September and we definitely had an electric tilt slide sunroof (operated from the helm) in the saloon, have they taken this away? We had company stop over one night and found saloon bed rather overbearing, no mud weight winch and and only two hob rings made an English breakfast a challenge but not impossible. An absolutely wonderful boat for two in my opinion, but would be a shame if the sunroof has been removed. The sunroofs are still there but they have been bolted shut. One of the Broom’s guys told us that they had had to do that because so many were being damaged under bridges having been left open. The salon seemed quite airless when we looked over one on a hot day. A great shame but careless hirers appear to have caused the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TostockTimonier Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 1 minute ago, vanessan said: The sunroofs are still there but they have been bolted shut. One of the Broom’s guys told us that they had had to do that because so many were being damaged under bridges having been left open. The salon seemed quite airless when we looked over one on a hot day. A great shame but careless hirers appear to have caused the problem. Thank you for the update, what a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 That does sound a shame about the sunroof. Maybe I just need to save for the boat I really want and finally cross Breydon Water to get back to the southern Broads ... we shall see. For now, I look forward to reading about Mark's next trip. Not long to go before the start of another season. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Is it a gas cooker both hob and oven on Captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Markw. Sorry sent that last post on my silly phone with a small keyboard. I meant to say, on the Brooms Captain boat, is it a gas hob and oven? Also although it doesn't look like it , is there room to store food at all. I would love to see any photos that you have of the inside of the boat. It does look very smart. We are seriously thinking of booking. Thank you your help is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markw Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Hylander - yes - it is both a gas hob & gas oven - there are storage facilities in the galley - i will do my best to try and take some decent pics of as much as we can as there seems to be very few decent internal pics (apart from website) anywhere - as we take over the boat on Friday - before we throw all our stuff around the place... Only 3 days to go - glad we did not book for last weekend & although forecast is looking a little damp - at least the temp will have picked up somewhat - really cannot wait... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 11 hours ago, Hylander said: Markw. Sorry sent that last post on my silly phone with a small keyboard. I meant to say, on the Brooms Captain boat, is it a gas hob and oven? Also although it doesn't look like it , is there room to store food at all. I would love to see any photos that you have of the inside of the boat. It does look very smart. We are seriously thinking of booking. Thank you your help is much appreciated. Hi Monica, Here i a link to the Hoseasons website that has some pictures of the Broom Captain. http://www.hoseasons.co.uk/boat-holidays/broom-captain-bh2180 Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said: Hi Monica, Here i a link to the Hoseasons website that has some pictures of the Broom Captain. http://www.hoseasons.co.uk/boat-holidays/broom-captain-bh2180 Regards Alan Thank you Alan, pity they don't show more internal photos and not just of people. Think it would be a tad crowded with four adults. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Looks like a few forumites will be about on the Southern broads this weekend, I am up Thursday so I will keep an eye out for forum flags 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 We may see you out on the rivers Mark. Regards Alan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markw Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 12 hours ago, psychicsurveyor said: Looks like a few forumites will be about on the Southern broads this weekend, I am up Thursday so I will keep an eye out for forum flags That reminds me - i should really invest in an NBN burgee.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, Markw said: That reminds me - i should really invest in an NBN burgee.... What a good idea Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markw Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, Bound2Please said: What a good idea Mark Just ordered..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 8 minutes ago, Markw said: Just ordered..... Well done Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 32 minutes ago, Markw said: Just ordered..... Now packed awaing the postman to pickup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markw Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bound2Please said: Now packed awaing the postman to pickup. Wonderful - thanks for the very prompt service.... hopefully it will arrive tomorrow (should have ordered one earlier tbh) - as we are heading to Caister tomorrow night to visit parents - will stop over there & head to Brundall Friday morning... If it does not get delivered tomorrow we will make use of it when we are back in September anyhow... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markw Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Well, we are here... currently moored in Loddon- apart from one private boat - we have the staithe to ourselves.... also got 4g on mobile and tv signal... lol... Will head out to the White Horse for a meal before returning to the Kings Head for a few drinks later tonight... It’s blinking lovely being back on the Broads... I will post a Holiday blog and boat review as and when we can... Otherwise...... cheers.... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Have a fantastic time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Markw said: Well, we are here... currently moored in Loddon- apart from one private boat - we have the staithe to ourselves.... also got 4g on mobile and tv signal... lol... Will head out to the White Horse for a meal before returning to the Kings Head for a few drinks later tonight... It’s blinking lovely being back on the Broads... I will post a Holiday blog and boat review as and when we can... Otherwise...... cheers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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