Dogpawz Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Saw Robin heading into Horning last night doing his last blog of the year looking very happy on Brinks rhapsody looking forward to what he has to say about the boat. Hope he got moored up ok as it was very busy. Kev on Pacific Princess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks for the insight Kev! Certainly something to look forward too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonTecky Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 He will have lots of room on that one... hope his leads are long enough ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I think I would happy onboard that boat!!https://twitter.com/broadslive/status/527423747649990656 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Indeed I am enjoying it – though the high than average water levels made getting under Ludham Bridge today interesting. I don’t want to spoil things too much – the Blog I am doing is not so much the usual ‘day 1’ and then ‘day 2’ but will be a single video with a full review. The boat is frankly spectacular inside in the fit out from Walnut and Oak to the 24 bottle wine cooler and on board WiFi system (that works cos’ it uses Three and a proper antenna). Just some sedate cruising about the rivers to finish off this year… 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 WR eat your heart out! 24 bottle wine cooler and on board WiFi system! Has a bit of wood though Enjoy though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siddy Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 We'll get a good report on the hybrid system as it says no engine to run it just a genny incase. Fuel dep £200 for week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I remember Herbert Woods had Quiet Light which was all electric, and after one year in the fleet, they changed it back to deisel as it got less than 10 hires in the season (i think?). Although this is a hybrid drive, it does have an awful lot of electrics to drain the batteries, so if you`re watching tv and the batteries go down, does the generator automatically fire up?. Very anti social if you`re watching tv at 22.00 hrs and people with children are going to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I think you need to see the size of the batteries first! I reckon they would have been put in with forklift! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I am sure Robin will reveal all in the fullest time Calm down Gracie....the boat dear the boat! Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10B Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I remember Herbert Woods had Quiet Light which was all electric, and after one year in the fleet, they changed it back to deisel as it got less than 10 hires in the season (i think?). Although this is a hybrid drive, it does have an awful lot of electrics to drain the batteries, so if you`re watching tv and the batteries go down, does the generator automatically fire up?. Very anti social if you`re watching tv at 22.00 hrs and people with children are going to bed. I would guess that the drive batteries were a different sort to the auxilary ones and would be on a different circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesprite Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Jonzo, Haven't you heard about Duracell, they out perform ordinary batteries by 10 times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Boring. Can we not talk about the 24 bottle wine cooler. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The wine cooler is probably the only thing that gets empty before the batteries 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 "Can we not talk about the 24 bottle wine cooler" Now that's a feature I do like....you wouldn't find that on the lovely old refurbed boats at Ricko's (take note Clive) Although it's a beautiful boat it cost about £2249 to hire in the July/August months, that's a hell of a lot of money, we could have a couple of holidays on different boats from Richardsons for that and have just as much fun, at the end of the day as long as it floats and it's on the Broads who cares Personally we prefer not to have all the mod cons of home and slum it on a proper boat, having said that if some one was to offer it for free who am I to turn it down Lol. Grace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Although it's a beautiful boat it cost about £2249 to hire in the July/August months, that's a hell of a lot of money, we could have a couple of holidays on different boats from Richardsons for that and have just as much fun, at the end of the day as long as it floats and it's on the Broads who cares Grace To be honest I did not believe you so I had a look on the Barnes website and you are wrong- it's MORE!!!!!!! 25th July for a week- £2,339 plus £40 damage waiver and a £200 fuel deposit. But........ You do get £10 off if you book online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 A full wine cooler included I would hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 "25th July for a week- £2,339 plus £40 damage waiver and a £200 fuel deposit. But........ You do get £10 off if you book online." If its all electric why do you need a £200 fuel deposit, thats far more than most diesel boats charge. Doug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 What do you reckon the generator runs on?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Robin - have you had your Christmas bonus early to be hiring this beauty? Has it got a can opener. Remember the hot dogs? Assuming they are screw topped bottles or pull cans, no need for a bottle opener, however, what is the cooler filled with? (Ever Hopeful). I assumed that this was all electric until hubby put me right, does it run on diesel and leccy? and finally, NO you cannot phone a friend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 All down to batteries , the new f1 formular e, electric cars run on a stagering amount of voltage something like 18 000 volts dc, don,t quote me on that, but the technoligy is slowly progressing ,their battery weighs 440ibs ....and lasts for 20mins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 With all this talk of Batteries, one must assume that Robin is "Ever Ready" at all times on that boat Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 one must assume that Robin is "Ever Ready" at all times on that boat Broad Scot - tutt tutt - but I like it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairTmiddlin Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 What do you reckon the generator runs on?! Fresh air and Fairy dust one would hope for that price 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 There was a post about getting electric shocks of 12v systems - that 18K V DC F1 car would do you a fair bit damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.