Our Boats

Our ‘Flagship’ – Bernadette II – 2 + 2 berth    

30ft of classic Bates Star Craft.

Built in 1952, for the same price as two semi-detached houses!

Says a lot – good design, quality materials and fittings, hand made by craftsmen.

She initially was part of the ‘Bates’ hire fleet, how long she was engaged as such is not known, but she has obviously passed through a number of private hands since then!

However, she has been well maintained throughout the years, with modifications along the way.

The obvious one is the engine change, from petrol to a BMC 1.5 diesel and the fitting of a ‘Jet thruster’!

To bring her in line with current BSS standards, we have paid attention to many areas, entirely replacing the saloon windows, additional water tanks, a 1000 w inverter, a new fridge and additional worktop space and storage in the galley.

New mattresses have been fitted to the forward cabin and memory foam toppers available for the saloon berths.
Central heating has been fitted, with radiators in the forward berth, head and saloon.

We also include a TV with internal DVD and a Stereo DAB radio  - that can play music from your phone too.

Also on board:   

• Shore power – 240v, USB socket                                                                                    
• Shower, flush toilet, wash basin, bathroom cabinet
• Gas oven & hob
• Full set of cooking utensils, crockery and cookware, toaster, kettle, cafetiere.
• T Towels, washing up liquid and wash ups
• Tea, Coffee and Sugar. essential spices if you like to cook!
• Hair Dryer, Iron
• Bedding, towels and pillows                                                                                        
• Cleaning materials                                                                                                                
• Bouyancy jackets                                                           

Claudette IV – 4/5 berth      

A Johnsons 30. Built in 1965

Claudette has now joined the 'fleet'.

Designed by Arnott Fowler, who was well known for many boat designs of the time, at various Norfolk yards

A lot of the work has gone into her, and the results are just how we wanted her to be. We have managed to keep most of the mahogany interior, but painted the ceiling white to give her a light and airy feel - the oak beams have been kept too.She is painted and varnished inside and out. She has had a bow thruster fitted and there are new appliances, alongside existing features, and warm air heating. Claudette has everything on board that Bernadette has. Claudette has a ‘forward helm’ position, and the roof of the saloon goes back leaving the saloon completely open. Jeff has fitted a mechanism that makes it really easy to retract.

Claudette is a very popular addition!

YVETTE - 2 BERTH  (poss 4)- A Freeman 23'  - will be ready for next season!

Yes, we've changed her name yet again! She is coming along nicely. Has a lovely pale blue hull now, and is currently being completely stripped out. New windows being fitted as we speak (type) and calculations to fit new cooker and loo / shower being worked out. Keep you posted......

Antoinette – 4/6 berth - A Herbert Woods ‘Silver Light’ - 30’ - to follow - cant wait - she's going to be ggggreat!

Please note all of our boats are non smoking