Electra
Sail Away on the Brinks Electra: Your Silent Run Electric Day Boat Adventure
Looking for a fun-filled day out on the water with your family, friends, and even your four-legged pals? Hop aboard the Brinks Electra, our whisper-quiet electric day boat, and explore the beautiful Norfolk Broads National Park. Perfect for up to 8 passengers, including the littlest sailors, this boat is designed for ultimate comfort and relaxation.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Pet-Friendly Fun: Plenty of space for your furry friends to join the adventure.
- Smooth Sailing: Easy rear step access for all ages (and paws).
- Relax and Recharge: Enjoy the peaceful waters and let your worries float away.
- Fishing Tales: Whether you’re a pro angler or just casting your first line, the calm waters make for great fishing stories (true or exaggerated!).
Our day boats can be rented for as little as 2 hours or for a full 8-hour day, with flexible start times from 9:00 AM Plan your perfect outing without the rush. Don’t miss out – book your Brinks Electra day boat now and create unforgettable (and possibly fishy) memories on the Norfolk Broads.
- Silent run electric engine
- Upholstered cockpit for 8 persons (total includes babies and toddlers).
- Foldaway canopy.
- Map & route planner provided.
- Free life jackets for all ages.
- Free car-parking (subject to availability)
- No experience needed.
- Max 8 persons for the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please click here for directions.
Yes, you can bring a max of 2 dogs with you It’s worth remembering some dogs love being on a boat, but not all. We recommend bringing a dog bed with you. We would recommend the Brinklets for dogs as these are the easiest for them to get on and off.
Yes, we do, via the Broadcaster magazine provided with each hire.
Please see our suggested itinerary here.
There is a speed limit between 3 and 5 mph in this part of the Broads National Park. This is designed to protect the wildlife on the banks from wash caused by boats.
Our boats are easy to walk onto from the rear of the boat.
We have parking for circa 20 cars. There is also plenty of FREE car parking behind the railway station, a 5 min walk away.
Please come prepared for the weather. sun hats, sunscreen and bottled water on hot days, and a flask and an extra coat on chiller days Don’t forget your camera Flat shoes with good grip such as trainers are ideal You might want to pack a picnic
This happens rarely, and we have our engineers available to help once you let us know you need it. Ring the yard on 01603 782625 and follow the instructions to get to one of our engineers. Tell them where you are. They will get to you by car if you are accessible; if not, they will travel by boat. Please be patient; the engineer can take a while to get to you. Even if you drift into the bank, you are very, very unlikely to come to harm on the boat
Orson and his team are on hand to run you through the basics of using a boat. It is pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. You can also watch these helpful videos provided by the Broads Authority here
We only collect security deposits from a few clients, click here for details
Yes you can You will need a licence, which can be purchased here Please note we don’t supply mud weights with the boats
Please check the control panel and make sure that the water switch has been turned on. If you still don’t get water, please ring 01603 782625 and follow the instructions
Please check that the gas canister is turned on fully and try again. If this still does not work contact 01603 782625 and follow the telephone instructions.
You must be 18 years or older to hire a day boat. And whilst you can drive a day boat at any age, you must be closely supervised by someone over the age of 18
Yes, fuel is included in the hire of the day boat