We’re on the Norfolk Broads, and this is Dazzling Light, a 44 foot cabin cruiser that
sleeps between 8 and 10 people.
Make sure that you stick around and we’ll show you around this rather large and well
equipped boat.
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Dazzling Light is one of Herbert Woods Luxury Elite Range of boats on the Norfolk Broads.
This means that you’ll enjoy a number of features that you wouldn’t necessarily expect
on other boats. Now in this case, it includes a rather spacious upper deck area with a small
table and benches for up to 4, 2 large sunbathing platforms and the upper steering position.
I have to say that if the weather is on your side, hiring a boat with an upper deck can
make a real difference to your holiday, especially if you have 6 or more people on board. It
provides an open area to socialise, to sit or lay and relax, and most importantly gives
you the height to enjoy views across the Norfolk Broads that you wouldn’t necessarily see
when closer to the water.
So it’s no surprise that for most of the the 2 days that we were on this boat, we found
ourselves on this upper deck.
But I’m pleased to report that the Dazzling Light doesn’t disappoint below deck either
and is laid out a little differently from the majority of boats that we’ve seen of
this size on the Norfolk Broads.
As you’d expect, the large saloon area has plenty of comfortable seating on the starboard
side, this will also convert to a doubled if required. And the lower steering position
and extra seating are on the port side.
There is a shallow but all the same, useful drawer under the main seating.
The drop leaf dining table is stored under the steering position and simply slides out
and takes just a moment to set up.
The Kenwood sound system, includes a radio, CD and USB port should you wish to bring along
a USB flash drive and an auxiliary input for a smartphone or iPod packed with your favourite music.
The saloon also has a flatscreen TV with freeview for further entertainment.
The galley is one of those areas that’s laid out differently to what we would usually
expect, and I have to say that it does feel more spacious a a result.
The sink, fridge and microwave are along the port side while the cooker and oven are situated
around the corner. This definitely gives you more elbow room when cooking and when opening
the oven, which I would suggest could make cooking a little easier.
And you of course you have all the crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils that you would
need and expect from a boat of this standing.
So, onto the cabins, starting at the bow or front cabin. Here you have 2 single beds that’ll
also convert to a double if needed and there’s also a small amount of storage and drawers below.
You have a flatscreen TV and a single hanging wardrobe or cupboard.
The second cabin is on the starboard side and features a double bed with under-bed storage,
a bedside cabinet with 4 drawers, wardrobe and flatscreen TV.
Opposite and to the port side is the first of the 2 bathrooms which while a little tight
does include the standard sink, toilet and low level shower.
The third cabin is on the starboard side behind the saloon. Now this is another clever use
of space with the 2 single beds being laid out end to end rather than the usual side
by side arrangement and is great for the kids. It also has a small wardrobe and a 4 drawer
cabinet.
The final double cabin is on the port side to the stern by the rear door. It has a flatscreen
TV, a small overhead storage area and a wardrobe or cupboard.
The second bathroom is next door and again is a little tight but has the standard toilet,
sink and shower.
Heading back to the lower steering position, it’s worth noting that the Dazzling Light
has bow thrusters which is particularly useful for mooring a boat of this size. And once
switching your controls, the bow thrusters are available on the upper deck as well, which
I usually find the better position as you get a full panoramic view of your boat and
the boats around you when mooring.
And if you have never taken a boat out on the Norfolk Broads before, don’t worry because
you will be given a full run down of all the boats controls and features before you head
out.
Now, to find out more about the Dazzling Light, head over to herbertwoods.co.uk and remember
to subscribe to our channel and get even more boat tours, features and information at TheBroads.TV
And if you are heading for the Norfolk Broads, enjoy, relax and be safe.