SPEEDTRIPLE Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hi all I thought some of you would like to see some photo`s of our trips on the Broads. They`re not in any specific order, so you`ll get various boats, views, people etc completely random. I hope you enjoy them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ranworthbreeze Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hello Speedtriple, Great pictures but not to sure of the rogues gallery but ok in moderation! Sorry guys. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Very nice pics, thanks for sharing them, is one of those two very handsome men our very own Admiral? Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Very nice pics, thanks for sharing them, is one of those two very handsome men our very own Admiral? Grace It most certainly is, the other being our very own Jonzo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JawsOrca Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Lovely pictures.. Merlin looks lovely That brinks boat brings back memories... First time in norfolk we left the ropes too tight and Oulton broad and just did that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 More great pictures and I see you have got a picture of someone hung on the wall at the Beccles Yacht Station. It seems to happen quite a lot. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Lovely pics, have you got more? I suppose the Brinks boat being slightly 'hungup' means you have an excuse for not getting out of bed as you keep being pulled back into the bed. Ideal for when you are 'hung over'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Lovely pics, have you got more? I suppose the Brinks boat being slightly 'hungup' means you have an excuse for not getting out of bed as you keep being pulled back into the bed. Ideal for when you are 'hung over'. Unless they have to give the boat back that tide 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Hung up?? never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Ayacht gracefully sailing along the Yare. Blue skies, still waters, and a beautiful windmill. A typical Broadland scene. Would ANY of you seriously buy a used car off of any of these three reprobates?. :naughty: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 A misty morning at Loddon, Monday 07-10-13 The October meet at Coldham Hall 2013. With sunshine and blue skies like this, who needs summer?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Swallow at Beccles. Swallow and Moonlight Shadow at Rockland. Pulls ferry in Norwich Karen relaxing with the roof slid back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loribear Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 hi bill, i like the look of the merlin & the swallow, & would'nt mind hiring one of them,as the merlin is abit of a blast from the past ,when we hired a similar one from chumley & hawk, but what are they like as a company ? & which boat would you say was the best one, out those two ? lori 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 hi bill, i like the look of the merlin & the swallow, & would'nt mind hiring one of them,as the merlin is abit of a blast from the past ,when we hired a similar one from chumley & hawk, but what are they like as a company ? & which boat would you say was the best one, out those two ? lori Hi Lori, It all depends on who goes. If it`s a couple, Swallow has a large seperate double cabin, and is bigger and generally more spacious, but Merlin has two singles that convert to a double, but is a bit smaller, but very easy to handle. Personally, i`d always plump for Swallow, as she`s fwd drv and goes under all the bridges without having to lower any screens,, and the best thing is, she handles a real dream, especially if you`re cruising on tickover revs, where some of the more modern and shallower drafted boats, as Swallow has a deep forefoot to the hull. A bit technical i know, but she does handle a dream, and is more spacious than Merlin. I will say though that Merlin has a bigger galley, but if eating out all the time, it does`nt matter. As for Maffett Cruisers themselves, i can honestly say we`ve NEVER had a more friendly and personal service anywhere, which is why we will always hire with them. They`re also growing their fleet again, and have a good cross section of aft cockpit, centre cockpit, and forward drive boats both trditional and modern from 2-9 berths, so should have a boat that would suit your needs. Why not give them a call next time you`re after a boat?, if you`re looking for something this year, i`m sure (if you can be a bit flexible) they`ll have something available. Their number is 01508 520344, I forgot to say, all their boats are Friday start, but i think out of the main season, you may be able to get a monday to friday break, or a weekend?. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Would ANY of you seriously buy a used car off of any of these three reprobates?. :naughty: 2013_1019variousneilspics0059.JPG I resemble that comment, Neil! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loribear Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi bill , thanks for the info, might just just give them a ring sometime, . lori 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi bill , thanks for the info, might just just give them a ring sometime, . lori I very much doubt you`ll be disappointed Lori, if you would like to know any more, ask Maxwellian, as he booked Swallow for a week early last year, on return he tried to book her for 2 weeks in August, but she was booked up, so he booked Kingfisher instead. As far as i know, he was very impressed with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Lori. As far as I am concerned they are a very good yard to hire from Swallow was excellent, I would hire her again, but as Neil said she was booked for the weeks we wanted this August so we have hired Kingfisher from them instead. Really friendly personal service with well maintained and clean boats. I am going to try and get Swallow again for next year, nice sized boat for two that really handles well. Good fuel consumption. Book direct for best price. Give them a go. We tried them after reading Neil's posts on his holiday on Swallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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