Broads01 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Pleased to see you can now book Royall's new offering for next year: http://www.royallsboatyard.com/hire/boat/20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trambo Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanks Simon for the link. I suppose the nearest comparable craft are the larger 2 berth Swancraft. Considering she is a new build, on the large side for two and based on the Northern Broads which seems to attract a slightly higher hire rate I thought she was priced rather reasonably. Add to that the standard of presentation you get at any point in the season from Royalls then I'm sure it will be a big success for them. At least I hope so, these small yards give a type of service only possible by the very fact that they are small. Unfortunately because of their size they are more susceptible to the economics of the hire boat / leisure industry but the Broads would not be the same without them. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadensa Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 You only have to look at the spec to see which end of the market this boat is aimed at. Although I agree with what you say, Fred, having hired from them once, I don't think I would do so again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trambo Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Although I have never hired from them they showed me over their Royal Velvet, while having a pumpout. Beautifully maintained but I thought at the time a little twee and I did not like the orange livery! Like to start in the South but If starting on the North side I think I would consider but first choice would be Summercraft. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I went past Royalls boatyard a couple of weeks ago and spotted the new build over at their shed. Took a photo but got glared at by the staff! I did hire Royall Velvet 2 from Royalls a few years ago when they used to hire in winter. I must say I was very impressed both with the level of service and the quality of the boats. I am a regular with Swancraft but if I ever needed an alternative, Royalls would certainly be at the top of my list. Fred mentioned Swancraft who I do hire from regularly and have done so for many years. Recently we have been hiring Swan Radiance in December which is designed as a luxury 2 berth. We have found it very warm and comfortable and good to handle. I think if that is the market Royalls are aiming at they should have a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Having problems with the pics! Try this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Norfolk Nog-slightly off topic but I believe Brooms are hiring all through winter if that is of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Hi Matt Thanks for that, usually OK with Swancraft for December but may be looking for February, so that's useful to know. Less ice on the Southern rivers too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 It looks very similar on paper and in the few build photos to Royall Satin that they built 20 years ago. Does anyone know much on what the updates/differences will be? Good to see a totally new boat from them again Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 I meant to post this in Hire Boat Discussion - would one of the moderators be able to move it please? Kadensa = I'm interested to know why you wouldn't hire from Royalls again. I've only been with them once and thought they were excellent and I know they have a very strong following of regular customers. Dan - yes I thought of Royall Satin as well. Maybe luxury 2 berths is where its at. Worth noting one of the Velvets is making way for the new boat so no increase in fleet overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Done, Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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