Broads01 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 We hired from Astons at Loddon when I was young on only my second Broads holiday. It was Aston Goblin in the Wizard class. I've never seen the boat since it left the hire fleet and I know a lot of them are around. I like that design and the larger ones like Rambling Freedom because they're Broads boats through and through. Sand Cougar at Sandersons another current fleet example. Yes those Martham boats will still be there for a while yet I feel. I seem to recall Silver Jubilee is a relative youngster, built in the 1970s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 The first boat we hired way back in the 80‘s was an old Brooms Navigator... I don't remember the number. It was a great boat, traditional wood with a canvas top and had loads of character. But I suppose the first boat is always that bit special. Does anyone know if any of them are still around? I did see a picture of one a while ago but it was in a very sorry state David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Peter is right, the Zoe is the oldest still in hire, she was originally called Jubilee, Queen Victoria's Diamond, I believe. She sails like a witch too, amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 The first boat we hired way back in the 80‘s was an old Brooms Navigator... I don't remember the number. It was a great boat, traditional wood with a canvas top and had loads of character. But I suppose the first boat is always that bit special. Does anyone know if any of them are still around? I did see a picture of one a while ago but it was in a very sorry state David A friend of mine is restoring a Navigator in his shed in Martham, it was in Southgates until a couple of weeks ago... I don't know if it was built as a hire boat or private... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks Its great to know at least one is still around David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Zoe was Built in 1897 but when was she launched? Albion was launched in 1898 so may or may not be the same age (although not built for hire) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimG Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Freedom boats have a couple of old Aston's. Rambling Freedom and Song of Freedom. I was on the former last year and London Rascal blogged the latter recently. Both still look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I am not sure of the launch date for Zoe but given that that the Diamond Jubilee was in 1897 my betting is that she was indeed launched that year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Although not built for hire we have a new boat to the fleet in 2017. she is a 1949 windboat called 'Jomaric' she was on the water this year but will have further work over the winter to enable her to be available to experienced crews who want to cruise in old fashioned style. to have customers from 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, C.Ricko said: Although not built for hire we have a new boat to the fleet in 2017. she is a 1949 windboat called 'Jomaric' she was on the water this year but will have further work over the winter to enable her to be available to experienced crews who want to cruise in old fashioned style. to have customers from Careful you are not knocked down in the rush to hire it Clive!!! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Looks very good Clive. I hope she is looked after by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just now, BroadScot said: Careful you are not knocked down in the rush to hire it Clive!!! Iain I may add 1949 was a VERY good year !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 i can't find my recent pics, this was from last winter, I used her for oulton week and she drew a lot of attention, she won't be cheap but she does not have to be too busy, all customers will be quizzed before booking ! probably £200-£250 per day as many days as you want, plus a bit for linen. she has an electric toilet, nice modern galley, carpets and soft furnishings.. nanni diesel, warm air heating jobs to do finish shower, stop windows leaking! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 We had made an appointment to view Jomaric, but the owner called us a couple of days beforehand to say that she had accepted an offer. I discovered who that was earlier this year! Lovely looking boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Hi Clive, A great looking boat, can you please post some pictures of the interior? Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 4 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said: Hi Clive, A great looking boat, can you please post some pictures of the interior? Regards Alan Hing oan Alan till he sorts the leaks in the windaes ! Then we can see pics.....or else !Gracie sharpen yer heels girl! Iain 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 3 hours ago, BroadScot said: Hing oan Alan till he sorts the leaks in the windaes ! Then we can see pics.....or else !Gracie sharpen yer heels girl! Iain Point of order here....I don't think it's 'on' mentioning high heels and woody's in the same post...for both reasons! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Ricko Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I never got her finished edited we took her out and I have just stripped her out again, I might have a couple with the kids in and the boat in a mess but they are not great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Brilliant was in hire from 1929 until the 50s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyfish Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 How do,My Ocean 30 Bobella built 1967 still going and keeping me happy/skint Sister to her is still in hire R733 San pedro 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Going back to earlier mention of Aston's, Sophie is now up for sale. http://www.nya.co.uk/astonconcorde30-1-for-sale.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Great boats to handle, I prefered the seperate heads n shower version. Yes Skipper an amazing amount of room for 30ft x11.6" ! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 she is a 1949 windboat called 'Jomaric' she was on the water this year but will have further work over the winter to enable her to be available to experienced crews who want to cruise in old fashioned style. What about old fashioned crews who want to cruise for a style experience She would look the part on the Lads Week. Just need interior shots / layout Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Herbert Woods are planning to hire out 'Spark of Light next season - another traditional woody. They will have a similar vetting process before been given the ok Griff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 R641 - Star Supreme 1 - Jack Powles, on hire from 1966 then sold to Hearts Boats as Superb Heart - again out on hire with them, then sold to Richo's as Superb Gem - again out on hire with them. Very late nineties or the early noughties sold into private ownership under the name 'Ivy Lady' then we bought her in 2002. She is now 50 years young and going strong Any Ideas where this photo was taken? - Nope it's not London Griff 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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