Charter Boat: Hard Labour
Launched at the end of september 2011, after a 10 month build, Hard Labour is fitted out to the highest spec, fully coded and insured, with the latest electronics onboard. She has easy access for wheel chairs and plenty of deck space. Being 33ft long at the waterline and with a beam of 16ft she is an extremley stable fishing platform and with her large deck area she comfortably accommodates the 10 anglers she is coded for. Being the size she is means less days lost to the weather.
Powered by twin Iveco NEF 280hp engines she has a comfortable cruise of 18kts and a sprint speed of 25kts. Meaning we can fish the distant marks of the Thames Estuary, with less time travelling andmore time fishing.
Hard Labour is owned and run by two brothers, Shane and Carl Porter. We have fished the Thames for the past 35 plus years, so have a lot of marks under our belt. Both of us are fully licensed and insured. We have had boats for the last 35 years, . Between us we have a vast knowledge of the marks in the Thames Estuary.
We aim to give our customers a memorable day out and can tailor a trip to suit the needs of individual parties. Beginners are always welcome aboard and where required we will offer as much or as little assistance as is needed to get you fishing with the correct techniques for the area.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard for a great day out.
Latest Catches
- 3 lb 4 oz Thornback Ray by Brian Forsyth
- 5 lb Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth
- 8 lb 4 oz Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth
- 5 lb Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth
- 3 lb Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth
- 8 lb 4 oz Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth
- 52 lb 8 oz Stingray (Common) by Unknown
- 52 lb 8 oz Tope by Unknown
- 23 lb 8 oz Stingray (Common) by Unknown
- 18 lb Spurdog by Rodger
- 22 lb Spurdog by Chris
- 16 lb 2 oz Thornback Ray by Jim
- 17 lb 13 oz Spurdog by Jim
- 15 lb 2 oz Spurdog by Paul
Last Minute
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26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 |
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- Fully Booked
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- Partially Booked
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- Available
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- Unspecified
Reviews
Summary:
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Barry Quinlan (03/11/2024)
Excellent days fishing with lots of fish coming onto the boat, Mostly Bass to a very good size 7lb biggest. Too many fish to keep over the day but excellent sport.
Skipper was very friendly and spent lots of time on deck ( some other skippers tend to hide away ). Will not hesitate in booking again as soon as we are ready to go out in the future. Boat was very clean and comfortable also. Also worth mentioning it was a full day out.Skippers Reponse: Thanks Barry for the report nice to have you and your dad aboard
I know he took a while to get going but your dad smashed it in the end with the biggest bass 7lb+
Look forward to the next time �������� -
gavin french (26/09/2021)
First time out sea fishing and couldn't have had a better experience.
Shane was welcoming, friendly and helpful throughout the day.
Others on-board were regulars and were as helpful and friendly as the skipper.
Great experience and looking forward to the next time out. -
gavin french (26/09/2021)
First time out sea fishing and couldn't have had a better experience.
Shane was welcoming, friendly and helpful throughout the day.
Others on-board were regulars and were as helpful and friendly as the skipper.
Great experience and looking forward to the next time out. -
keith bakewell (05/05/2018)
Always a excellent day out, been out loads of times, skipper's are very helpful and willing to teach you and give you great tips, both do this for the Passion of sea fishing, and not just for the money, which makes it first class, and look forward to many more trips to come :-)
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Howard Matthams (30/10/2016)
Another flawless days fishing aboard Hard Labour , nothing is too much for the skipper. Full of advice and knowledge and does everything he can to catch you fish. Thanks again Shane and looking to be back as soon as possible . We all had a brilliant day.
Skippers Reponse: thanks Howard always a good laugh with you and the guys look forward to the next angling adventure