day boating

benc · 27 April 2010, 12:09

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if anyone knows of somewhere I can hire a boat on a river for me and my family to go out for the day. I need somewhere close (50m or so) to southampton.... just want something small that we can potter around in, and maybe have a picnic..

Cheers

Ben

Tim M · 27 April 2010, 17:43

I think Paul Glatzel does small boats in Poole Harbour. Alternatively (and its a bit further than you mention) there is a company that does a lot of small powerboats that are reasonably priced down in Salcombe.

We can bare boat charter you a 6m RIB in the Solent if that's of interest.

Nos4r2 · 27 April 2010, 17:54

How about a dayboat on a canal?

Knot Yet · 27 April 2010, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Tim M

We can bare boat charter you a 6m RIB in the Solent if that's of interest.

Oooooh now that's a thought - hadn't considered the option of hiring a RIB once i can play again

benc · 27 April 2010, 21:37

Yeah, anything would be good.. I have my boat for going out in the solent etc.. I just wanted something different... some small river and a dinghy... if someone hires canal boats at a good price... i'd be interested too.... not sure where to look though

Nos4r2 · 27 April 2010, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by benc

Yeah, anything would be good.. I have my boat for going out in the solent etc.. I just wanted something different... some small river and a dinghy... if someone hires canal boats at a good price... i'd be interested too.... not sure where to look though

Riverside pub in Lechlade hires day boats I think, or you could talk to RickUK3 about hiring his dayboat (google Cosgrove Narrowboats) on the Grand Union near Milton Keynes-though both are over 50 miles away.

Searider · 28 April 2010, 21:09

Lots on the Thames at Henley.

Hobbs.

http://www.hobbs-of-henley.com/SelfDriveBoatHire.asp