Fair price charter required

Paul Beaurain · 22 September 2006, 17:34

Hi
Bareboat Charter

With my boat now sold and some of the season still ahead I am after some suggestions as 'to whom to charter a RIB from'.

weekend oct 7th/8th Solent or near solent start.

Any bad experiences - anyone to avoid would be good info. Even if you feel you want to PM it to me.

Does anyone charter on the NW coast anywhere from Pwllheli to Whitehaven in Cumbria?

Thanks in advance

ps. And for those who are already asking - yes a new boat is being planned for next year. subject to wifey sign off!
Paul

Paul Beaurain · 25 September 2006, 07:54

where are you all - telling me who I should be chartering from??

Paul

benc · 25 September 2006, 12:34

There aren't many boats around for bareboat charter. Bareboat is a hassle because the people using the boat don't have as much care for it, so things happen more often. Chipped prop's, punctured tubes, scratches to gel coat, damaged seats etc... everytime its damaged, it has to be repaired straight away so it can be ready for the next customer.

However, saying all that - some people still do it...

A few here..
http://www.cowes.co.uk/cb/zone?p=subdirs;dir_id=10

like..

http://www.specialistribcharters.co.uk/

http://www.solentribcharter.co.uk/

Paul Beaurain · 25 September 2006, 17:56

That gives me some to review -
Thanks
Paul

ps Damage deposits are to cover the things you mention?

pop · 25 September 2006, 17:57

you should get a good contract mate have a look at the spare ribs one they give quite alot of work to

benc · 25 September 2006, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by pop

you should get a good contract mate have a look at the spare ribs one they give quite alot of work to

ian mcconnell · 25 September 2006, 19:10

Hi paul

I wanted some additional inspiration, after spending days, weeks sanding and preparing my new rib, I went to Solent Hire based out of chichester harbour, the gent there cut me a deal for a days charter, i was quite impressed with both the boats and setup!!

Give it a try call on 07887 635000
www.solentribcharter.co.uk

Melampus · 25 September 2006, 20:57

Try this

http://www.rib-it.com/

Great scorpion 6.5 available for bareboat from Lymington from Simon who's a really nice reliable guy and prices are very reasonable

Good Luck