ferryman Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Dear members I am looking to hire a top class boat that sleeps 2/3 for my 65th birthday one criteria is must be able to get into Beccles .My missus Angela is not keen on boating but will if the boat has all luxury amenities she will forsake a hotel.Brooms come to mind but I do have a budget any ideas ,? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnks34 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 The Broom Captains are very nice indeed, they wont go under Beccles old bridge but can get into the yacht station without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Broadway from Richardsons. All mod cons on it. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggymale Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Defo look at Brooms Captain - excellent for a small party & southern side already if you don't fancy the trip through Breydon. Have attached the spec Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 We are also thinking about the Broom Captain possibly for a short break next year sometime. It does rather depend on your budget and whether you want to cross Breydon Water. The options for hiring smaller boats on the southern rivers next year will be more limited at the luxury end of the scale without Swancraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Personally, we would go for a bath tub type of Boat, as Iain said Broadway and Broadlander pretty posh and with all mod cons but pricey. If you are looking at lower end of budget, Star Gem, Symphony and Tropical Gem, although older Boats the refurbs on them are superb and I think exceptional value for money, good luck with your search, let us know what you go for. Forty six years on the Broads, I take it you quite like it then? lol Grace 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRascal Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'll throw into the mix: http://barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk/our-boats/elite-fleet/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 And my suggestion is....http://www.silverlinemarine.co.uk/hirefleet/Serenity.htm You weren't expecting that, were you . Colin showed us round before she was completely finished, and we were suitably impressed. And don't forget Commodore or Carousel / Broadsman from Ricko's Serenity is the sister to and exactly the same as Silver Elegance that we had in April. Lovely boat..... The only fault was we had to hand it back at the end of the week 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I agree that Silver Elegance and Silver Serenity look like lovely boats but the problem is whether you really want a 44ft boat just for 2 or 3 people. If happy to cross Breydon Water, and wanting luxury for 2 or 3 people, I would of course recommend Swancraft's current fleet but hired out of Richardson's next year. You can book them now via Hoseason's but not sure if they are on Richardson's own site yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Not sure if it's still in hire but Swift from Alpha Craft, Brundall is a fantastic Boat for two and a Centre Cockpit, we looked round her when looking to hire a few years ago but opted for another Boat instead, still would like to get her out of my system. I will stand corrected if I'm wrong but I don't think there are many two berth Centre Cockpits for hire, Richardsons take note lol Grace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 You're probably right there Grace. Fair Prince is a 2 berth centre cockpit from Faircraft Loynes or Norfolk Broads Direct or whatever name they want to call themselves by ... I'm never quite sure. I think it's an Alpha 35 boat but instead of putting a second cabin under the bow, it's used for a separate seating area for having meals, which I really liked. Jean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Hi Jean We have hired the big family Centre Cockpits in the past but never a two berth, definitely on my bucket list though, I love these style of Boats for all round views and open air crusing you just can't beat them in my opinion, going to have a look at Fair Prince now, you never know, maybe I can sell the kids lol Grace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Here are links to the boats mentioned that did not have links to them.http://www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk/boats/tropical-gem/http://www.barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk/our-boats/detail/3/http://www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk/boats/star-gem/http://www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk/boats/broadlander/http://www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk/boats/broadway/http://www.silverlinemarine.co.uk/hirefleet/Serenity.htmhttp://www.silverlinemarine.co.uk/hirefleet/Elegance.htmhttp://www.silverlinemarine.co.uk/hirefleet/Myth.htmhttp://www.hoseasons.co.uk/boat-holidays/alpha-craft-alph/alpha-swift-bh1019http://www.broads.co.uk/boats/fair-prince/RegardsAlan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Porter and Haylett used to have a big 2 berth with the galley up front. Can't remember what it was called, but hired it a couple of times and it was nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Not sure if my memory is playing tricks on me, but didn't P&H do a two berth Connoisseur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riyadhcrew Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Villan, Couldn't spell the other word, so that is why I used the company name. lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Yes they did indeed have a two berth version of the 37ft model. Nice galley it was too. I wonder what happened to them? Shunted to the French Canals maybe? Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hmm, Thinks... If I had a live in driver who was an expert on palm nuts I'd be... Accommodating a chauffeur who was a connoisseur of dessicated coconut... easier to say than to spell... (well it is for me)... Meanwhile back at the topic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Neither can I if I'm honest! Thank goodness for predictive text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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