Superior Gem on the Norfolk Broads

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Having booked my holiday on the Norfolk Broads on the Superior Gem out of Richardsons boatyard at Stalham, I couldn't find anywhere a video of its interior......so here it is. Its actually the Superior Gem 2 and this was taken Easter 2017. Theses boats are not the luxurious expensive types so you pay for what you get, but if its a family adventure your after or a group holiday that's relatively inexpensive yet thoroughly enjoyable then you can do far worse than book one of these.
There is a 240 volt system on board through an inverter supplying two sockets. You ladies need to leave your hair dryers at home and your hair straighteners.....hair dryer that works on the system is available free (as I write) from the boatyard. However, you can charge you phones/ipads/laptops etc.
There is a wifi expander on the boat but its on EE. Unless you moor up in a main town forget it....EE is about as much good as a chocolate teaspoon in Norfolk so expect coverage to be very poor.
But enough of the negatives; on an upbeat note the boat is roomy as boats go, handles really well and turns on a sixpence once you really master the controls, and that's without any bow thrusters as most modern boats have. If its fun on the water your after then the Superior Gem is the boat for you.
Highly recommended is the Waveney River Centre on the southern broads...great swimming pool. Pay the pilot charge and cruise through Wroxham Bridge and up to Coltishall near the Rising Sun but order an Indian Take Away from the little shop in the village.....they deliver to the boat and one of the best curries I've ever had. And do get an ice cream from the little ice cream boat that plies its trade near Salhouse Broad. But most importantly, enjoy your holiday. I did with my family including my 1 year old, my 5 year old and my three other children and my wife and our friends......9 in total on the boat :)

[@TheCaptainsBlog]

Nice, simply well done review :)

[@benrebeccamurphy9830]

Hi did this have a cigarette style socket as well as 240v sockets ??

[@JimFraser1]

Hi Ben, sorry for delay in replying which was due to using an iPad which wont let you reply!!! YES, the Super 2 as I called her does have a 12V car type socket built into the controls column bottom left. If you watch the video again look out for the rest switch with the cap beside....the cap being the charger. It was the only 12V socket and I must admit I didn't use it so its an assumption that it was a working socket.