Hartley Boats Ltd

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  John Forrest Review added: 2018.10.11

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  Was looking for a second hand Hartley 1.2 but by the time I got in touch it had been sold but they did invite me to go to the factory and have a look at some of the boats which I did and was impressed with the boats on display but was prepared to wait for a second hand boat.In the mean time Hartley arranged for me to try one at the Carsington club. On arrival it was blowing hard and raining however the staff were helpful and rigged up a Hartley for me. As a novice sailor I was a bit anxious but there was a safety rib on hand which was reassureing. I was on the water for about an hour and felt this boat would do for me. Within two weeks a boat had been found. It was nearly new and suited me. It was delivered to my club in Nottingham. The staff fully rigged it and dealt with all my questions. Within in half an hour of them departing I was on the water. As a novice sailor it was only with the main sail up but the boat sailed well. Only one problem with it was I felt the tiller was far too long. I made a phone call and the next day a smaller one was fitted! So far I am still sailing with only the main sail but as my confidence grows this will change to adding the jibb and spiniaker. This the only boat I have ever brought and throughout this process the staff have been friendly and very helpful also extremly knowledgeable. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for them. When I am ready to upgrade to another boat I will be giveng Hartleys a ring!!

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