Day boat for use on the Broads

[NeilB]

I'm thinking of buying a day boat for use on the Broads, I think this would be ideal - http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detai ... 112-121272

I'm not sure about the engines, will it have enough power to cope with the tide at Great Yarmouth? What do you think?

[MY littleboat]

I'm not sure I see the benefit of buying a dayboat. For the expense of buying, tolling, launching or keeping, towing, maintenence etc, the one thing that I do feel is pretty good is the selection of dayboats for hire. Currently some pubs even have a 'day boat only' policy during the day (See swan in Horning?) The day boats on the Southern section are a little scattered but James at WRC has an excellent setup with some really good day boats there. At Potter HW have a good selection too. I would save your money and just have fun whilst you can because I think the dayboat novelty may wear off very quickly once you buy and commit.

BUT - I DO THINK THE BOAT YOU ARE LOOKING AT IS AN ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL BUY FOR THE BROADS!!!

[Guest]

I'm not sure about the engines, will it have enough power to cope with the tide at Great Yarmouth? What do you think?

I shouldn't worry Neil, if anyone had a boat with those engines on the Broads, I suspect they'd find a permanent BA Launch was escorting them.

(at a discrete distance)

[mbird]

I'd be more worried about the ear defenders, safety glasses and gas mask you'd have to wear at the helm, but I still want a go!!!

[wayneakp]

Looks cool - wonder if I could get that past the BA wash and noise test for a bit of waterskiing?

[NeilB]

I suspect they'd find a permanent BA Launch was escorting them.

Like to see them try and keep up !!! Wonder what the speed is at tickover.

[Manko]

Looks just about adequate to me, with the addition of a portable gas ring for a cuppa on the go

[pks1702]

I would pay to see that go through Horning around 10.30 on a summer Sunday morning

[Hockham Admiral]

I'm thinking of buying a day boat for use on the Broads, I think this would be ideal - http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detai ... 112-121272

I'm not sure about the engines, will it have enough power to cope with the tide at Great Yarmouth? What do you think?

Neil, perhaps my maths isn't too good nowadays but I make that to be over 18 LITRES.............. OMG

[mbird]

but I make that to be over 18 LITRES.............. OMG

Per engine!!!!

[Hockham Admiral]

Consumption would make Luke's 25 gph look quite small change!

[Guest DAYTONA-BILL]

That would make very short work of Breydon .