andyg Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Hi has anyone hired from maycraft before ?? What's the set up at the yard ?? Where do you collect the boat from and where do you park your car?? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Hmm, on Google maps I can’t see a road leading to it. If that’s the case, how do they manage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Have a look at this thread, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Interesting to read about the river taxi option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 They collect you from the bridge and I think there is parking near the chip shop, great family run yard, I popped in for a pump out on Monday and ended up chatting to Billy May for about 45 minutes he has some great tales. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 We have hired Mayfair from them 3 times. Nice boat and excellent service. Call them when we got close by, and they bring the boat up to the staithe. You unload your belongings onto the boat. They have a reserved car parking spot very close by, park your car and they then take you down on the boat to their yard. Check paperwork etc and you are off. Reverse when handing back. recomend them highly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 59 minutes ago, Maxwellian said: We have hired Mayfair from them 3 times. Nice boat and excellent service. Call them when we got close by, and they bring the boat up to the staithe. You unload your belongings onto the boat. They have a reserved car parking spot very close by, park your car and they then take you down on the boat to their yard. Check paperwork etc and you are off. Reverse when handing back. recomend them highly. Thank you, I did assume it worked something like that. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Is anybody able to clarify how close you can get your car to the boat for unloading? I'm not the best at packing light, especially with dogs in tow so that is a consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 You can park on the staithe by the bridge so only a few yards to walk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 They bring the boat upto the Staithe Simon you can drive onto it to load up. I've no idea where the allocated parking space is though. She does appear to be good value. I think they have two in the class now, both were moored at the yard a few weeks back when we went past look well maintained tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 9 hours ago, Broads01 said: Is anybody able to clarify how close you can get your car to the boat for unloading 19 minutes ago, andyg said: They bring the boat upto the Staithe Simon you can drive onto it to load up I wouldn't take that literally 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, petersjoy said: I wouldn't take that literally Be fun to watch lol.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 We are lucky to have our own money drain. They are a good boat yard and will make sure you are happy if you respect them. I am not sure how to word this but with pump outs they do a sterling job ! But don't take the P/SS with their prices . They do take all else you offer and rinse and blue after. kindest regards Marge and Parge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Thanks for all the replies. I didn't realise you could drive on to the Staithe itself, I always thought it wasn't allowed. I had visions of trudging luggage a long distance but I was wrong it seems. They're on my list of possibles for next year. I haven't hired a Hampton since 1989 and I do fancy it. Andy, I think there other Hampton is just a day cruiser but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyg Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Broads01 said: Thanks for all the replies. I didn't realise you could drive on to the Staithe itself, I always thought it wasn't allowed. I had visions of trudging luggage a long distance but I was wrong it seems. They're on my list of possibles for next year. I haven't hired a Hampton since 1989 and I do fancy it. Andy, I think there other Hampton is just a day cruiser but I could be wrong. They offer Mon Fri Sat as start days, so I'm assuming it's two boats. But they do look good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Unfortunately the interior photos of Mayfair on the Maycraft website are very limited and don't show the cabin, shower room or sofa. If anyone has any photos showing any of these it'd help me make a final decision as to whether to book for next year and I'd be very grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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