Where have all the GoBoats gone?

[Grassman]

I reckon the main reason that GoBoats in Brum didn't last was probably down to the eye watering prices. Fine for London because of the amount of tourists and the wealth in the area, but way too much for any other city.

[pearley]

This one has been there for several years. Originally for the rubbish boat I think then used by the Bicycle Boat.

[Stroudwater1]

On 02/04/2024 at 07:09, blackrose said:

 

What's a GoBoat?

Here they are moored up in Paddington basin. Looks like Blackrose in the distance 😂 

I hope folk know it’s easy to access the basin from Paddington rail station, there’s the Hammersmith and City line just next to it. I like to walk up the basin and get the tube from Edgware Road instead. 

 

Sea sickness tablets may be required 

 

And mind other obstacles more randomly navigating than a go boat. 
 

 

Edited April 3 by Stroudwater1

[cuthound]

22 hours ago, ditchcrawler said:

Mine is not even mounted on the boat unless I intend to go through a tunnel 

 

Likewise.

[blackrose]

On 02/04/2024 at 08:21, Rob-M said:

It is an electric drive and seems to like going round in circles.

 

Ok. I don't think I've ever seen one.

[Mike Todd]

L:ast summer we had a couple of nights moored in Paddington and the hire boats seemed to be quite busy. It was nice to see folk enjoying themselves and seeing some value in the preservation of navigable water. Generally no behavioural issues but on a good summer evening the whole area is busy. I could see no reason why the boats should not be there.

[Lady M]

They certainly added to the mayhem at Cavalcade.

[cuthound]

On 02/04/2024 at 08:21, Rob-M said:

It is an electric drive and seems to like going round in circles.

 

Looks like a modern take on a Coracle 🤣😂