Petite Magnum

[BITTERNBOY]

We used to hire this boat from Easticks many years ago, fond memories. I remember it was one of the first hire boats to have a video player and you got to choose 4 films from their library. she had a spacious forward cabin / lounge and a double 4 poster ! cabin. The main attraction for us was the rear open deck with table and chairs to sit out and have meals and a few sundowners...ah the memories.

Just wondered with all the new builds going for sleek looks and all the mod cons whether something like dear old Petite Magnum's layout would be popular today ? ........

[Chelsea14Ian]

I agree it seems many people will not only bring smart phones lap tops iPads  Xbox etc.All in all close to hotels.

Our old girl Sweetkingfisher has next to no mod cons,We still love her.

[Broads01]

Ah yes, Petite Magnum was a very rare variant of the Bounty 37 design. I like the idea of the extra large stern deck and I think that would work well on a large modern forward steer. I don't know why the idea never caught on. Before Petite Magnum was at Easticks it was at Harvey Eastwood. 

Where exactly was Easticks at Acle? Was it downstream of the bridge where Alan Johnson was? 

[VetChugger]

I think Eastwicks was on the left between Acle Bridge and Thurne Mouth. I will willingly stand to be corrected though!

[NorfolkNog]

Easticks were at the head of Acle Dyke (roughly where the Doris is now). No trace of the old yard remains as far as I can see. Hired from them once. Not the most friendly yard on the planet. 

[Springsong]

You are quite correct Howard, Springsong my old Windboat was destroyed in the fire

that levelled the yard. It was so fierce that a 38' steel cruiser on the slip was buckled

by the heat.

http://www.broads.org.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=Boat_Details&BoatId=2506&BoatHistory=3189 

[MauriceMynah]

I know it's the name of the boat but isn't "Petite Magnum" something of an oxymoron?

[NeilB]

Weren't these originally built by Ferry Boatyard, they had at least 2?

[Bexs]

I like the aft sun deck!!! Perfect for being stern moored of an evening, especially if moored somewhere with a BBQ like Salhouse. I have never seen this model before, shame they didn’t catch on.


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[Broads01]

16 hours ago, NeilB said:

Weren't these originally built by Ferry Boatyard, they had at least 2?

I think you're right Neil. It may be the same two that were later at Harvey Eastwood and Easticks. 

[Captain]

Hi,

These were originally Ferry Cavaliers, 6 were built between 1977 and 1980.

Neil

[Captain]

I vaguely remember that some went to France? At least two clearly stated on the Broads.

Neil

 

[Chelsea14Ian]

Sweetkingfisher spent ten years in France,she is a Alpha 29.Still kept some notices on board in French.

[SPEEDTRIPLE]

Yes, I remember these. They were originally from the original Ferry Marina in Horning, then went to Harvey Esstwoods, then to Eastivks (I think?) but to be honest, I couldn't see the point, as you've already got the sliding roof over proper furnature, rather than sit out on white plastic patio furnature? I think the latest Ferry Marina have some equally quirky odd designs, is that coincidence, or are they the same company?.

[WherryNice]

One of those sold at Wayford Marine earlier this year so at least one is still about somewhere....

[oldgregg]

I think the latest Ferry Marina have some equally quirky odd designs, is that coincidence, or are they the same company?.

No, they just have poor taste.

Allegedly.

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[PastorsDayOff]

6 minutes ago, WherryNice said:

One of those sold at Wayford Marine earlier this year

Saw it moored up at Stalham on Friday.

[boycee]

The boat you saw at Stalham is almost certainly Kiedra which was owned by some friends of ours and moored at Sutton Staithe boatyard for over 10 years until they sold it via Wayford earlier this year.On Craig's website of Broads boat they are described as Bounty 37s

Boycee

[PastorsDayOff]

53 minutes ago, boycee said:

The boat you saw at Stalham is almost certainly Kiedra which was owned by some friends of ours and moored at Sutton Staithe boatyard for over 10 years until they sold it via Wayford earlier this year.On Craig's website of Broads boat they are described as Bounty 37s

Boycee

You’re probably right. I didn’t actually take much note of the name. I just assumed that there weren’t too many around. 

[NorfolkNog]

Petite Magnum 2 was spotted by us moored at the Anchor moorings at Coltishall 

[Broads01]

Looks unchanged from its hire boat days except much grubbier. 

[stumpy]

We moored just behind her last year at the common - I can certify the holding tank overflow was working. It hully stunk - we moved up to the lock!

Edited May 28, 2018 by stumpy
Spillchuck

[BITTERNBOY]

Great memories of holidays on this boat sitting out on the aft deck watching the sunset with a glass or two. Looks like she could do with a bit of TLC but not looking bad for an old girl. I still think there would be a call for this design in a few modern Broads boats. I for one would look to hire something similar.