Smifco Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Hi all, I have hired a log cabin houseboat near Horning, and being a newbie to all things Broads, I would like to know if anyone can point me in the right direction with regards to hiring a "day" boat. I say Day boat because I know these small crafts are hireable usually from approx 9 am to 4 pm depending on the season. However, I see these boats are costing between £120-£200 per day and have to be returned to the boatyard every night but as we have our own private berth included with the houseboat we are hoping we might be able to hire a small boat not only much cheaper but we would be able to keep it overnight and rent it for 2 to 5 days if the price is right. As it would be used only for short trips it would not need to have a toilet or anything but I guess it would need a canopy in case the weather was bad ( 18th-23rd September 2022). I have no idea if this sort of hire is possible but I am thinking that someone might have something suitable that they might consider renting and I expect to have to pay for insurance etc but really can't afford the boatyard prices I suspect I may be asking for something that doesn't exist but I guess I won't know unless I ask so am I being a bit too optimistic or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 J B boat hire are based in Horning so you could try them , I would also speak to whomever you are renting the accommodation from as they may well be able to help you , as far as pricing is concerned it’s very much supply and demand . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Boulter Marine Services used to hire day boats by the week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WherryNice Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Try Norfolk Boat Hire, they are based at Woods Dyke in Horning, they have a fair selection of boats and I believe they do hire them weekly. (I have no connection with them but they operate out of the yard where my parents keep their boat). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 My first choice would be Boulter Marine, doubt you would go far wrong with Sonny Boulter and his team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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