DJB Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I was thinking about hiring a boat for the week in November. Do any of the yards hire out in this period? As far as I can tell from their online booking only Ferry Marina appear to be open for business. To avoid really bad weather I don't want to book until the last minute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Speak to Andy at Freedom Boating Holidays as I know they are flexible with start days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Herbert Woods hire in November. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 According to Freedom's website I'd be limited to the southern broads from 1st Nov to 31st March. Herbert Woods website doesn't let you select dates in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Waiting to see what the weather does could be very wise, if you're able to book leave at short notice. Do you have far to travel to Norfolk? If you look at some of the boats on Norfolk Broads Direct, whilst you don't seem to be able to book online, there is an indication of prices for the whole year. Probably would need to phone to book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, DJB said: According to Freedom's website I'd be limited to the southern broads from 1st Nov to 31st March. Herbert Woods website doesn't let you select dates in November. Ring them. They are one of the few yards that hire put in February and November. Think it is only selected boats though. Not the whole fleet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 minute ago, SwanR said: Waiting to see what the weather does could be very wise, if you're able to book leave at short notice. Do you have far to travel to Norfolk? If you look at some of the boats on Norfolk Broads Direct, whilst you don't seem to be able to book online, there is an indication of prices for the whole year. Probably would need to phone to book. I live in Ipswich. It takes just one and a half hours door to door. I'll be taking the week off regardless otherwise I'll lose it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 23 minutes ago, DJB said: I live in Ipswich. It takes just one and a half hours door to door. Not far at all then. We're in Essex so just a little bit further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Try Bridgecraft, I think Norfolk Nog uses them in December and/or February. No doubt he’ll be here to advise later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Yep, Herbert Woods have a limited number of boats available in November, so do Freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 hours ago, vanessan said: Try Bridgecraft, I think Norfolk Nog uses them in December and/or February. No doubt he’ll be here to advise later. Yeah, Howard can give you more info, but you will have to wait till closing time . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Ha, ha! Herbert Woods have no restrictions to cruising area any time of the year. Pricing good too, winter discounts avaiable. Bridgecraft are excellent - however any hire outside the season would be discretionary - I am known to them give them a bell by all means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 "Known to them"?, all for the right reasons I'm sure Howard. Seriously though, if you have several years of hiring under your belt with a regular yard and have always looked after their boats, you can always ask them for a reference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 32 minutes ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: Known to them"?, all for the right reasons I'm sure Howard Hah! Still a bit baffled why they let me loose with their craft Brilliant yard though, can't recommend them highly enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 8 hours ago, NorfolkNog said: Hah! Still a bit baffled why they let me loose with their craft Brilliant yard though, can't recommend them highly enough Exactly so Howard, i totally agree. We only hired from them twice, and both times they were brilliant. Boats are in excellent condition, despite some of them being rather mature in age. A really great family yard, and a really friendly welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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