LondonGuy Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Hi Team, a while back I asked what the oldest boat was on the broads. I was really thinking of motor boats for hire. Anyway, I found this YouTube video: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Saw her a couple of times last month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Now I believe in private hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Wonder what the oldest 'Broads' are on boats? Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyna Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 36 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said: Saw her a couple of times last month. She is still moored at Herbert Woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Herbert Woods made quite a thing of it, spent a lot on restoration and used the boat as a marketing tool. It was even on the front cover if their brochure if I recall correctly. Hire prices were equivalent to a modern luxury boat but it was only available to hirers with experience. I'm guessing it didn't let well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 My understanding is that despite experienced hirers she suffered a lot of damage so they just did skippered trips.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 The Maria, built in the 1820's, is still about. Reckon she the second oldest Broads survivor: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 The oldest Broads boat being here: https://watermillsandmarshes.org.uk/chet-boat/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: The oldest Broads boat being here: https://watermillsandmarshes.org.uk/chet-boat/ Does it have shore power? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, vanessan said: Does it have shore power? Very sensibly the owners managed without. She was also capable of passing under Potter Heigham Bridge thus was a proper Broads boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 33 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: The oldest Broads boat being here: https://watermillsandmarshes.org.uk/chet-boat/ Ah , but the OP stated motorboat for hire as opposed to flappy or oar propelled . I guess one of Marthams would now be the winner , unless you count one of Hunters offerings with the electric outboard now supplied on some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 The Hunter boats are, I believe powered by what Torqueedo refer to as a "Pod" motor and what the rest of us would know as a "Sail Drive" so are a form of inboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 My best guess regarding the oldest motor cruiser still in hire would be Martham's Jayne. Their remaining Janet is about 1951 closely followed by Tumblehome a year later but Jayne predates them both. There are a number of ex hire broads cruisers still around that were built in the 1920's and 1930's of which Spark is obviously one but records are a bit vague to be precise as to which is the oldest survivor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trambo Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 57 minutes ago, JanetAnne said: My best guess regarding the oldest motor cruiser still in hire would be Martham's Jayne. Their remaining Janet is about 1951 closely followed by Tumblehome a year later but Jayne predates them both. There are a number of ex hire broads cruisers still around that were built in the 1920's and 1930's of which Spark is obviously one but records are a bit vague to be precise as to which is the oldest survivor. Jayne is relatively modern dating to the late 1960s early 1970s I think you are confusing her with the similar but shorter Jane class that were built in 1952 and 1953. Fred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webntweb Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Don't know which hire boat is the oldest but I think I hired it once. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 16 minutes ago, webntweb said: Don't know which hire boat is the oldest but I think I hired it once. Oh me too, I remember the first boat I holidayed on with my parents was a wreck compared to others in the boat yard but I loved her to bits, she's still going strong now too x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I understand Jenny Morgan hired it when it was new, as soon as he worked out his pension would let him afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonGuy Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 16 hours ago, CambridgeCabby said: Now I believe in private hands Interesting! Obviously the demand for nostalgia or a supply of careful skippers was not as expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 The good ship Water Rail which can occasionally be borrowed was built in 1933 by Herbert Woods! I think the oldest cruisers but not available for hire are the Jack Powles Star/Foams and several of Herbert Woods' - nearly all built in the 1920/1930s. 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.