Charter Boat: Hard Labour

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Licensed For: up to 10 passengers
Code Of Practice: cat2 code Visit PBA for COP information
Hours: 8hr / 10hr / 12hr / Multiple Days Trips
Contact: Carl and Shane Porter
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Type of Fishing: Uptide fishing the Thames Estuary for smoothound, bass, tope, roker, cod etc
Tackle Available: Yes - Contact Skipper
Bait Available: Yes - Contact Skipper
Boat Specification: Blyth 10m, powered by twin Iveco NEF 280hp, 18 knot cruise. 16ft wide deck for ample fishing space. side doors for easy boarding / wheelchair access.
Facilities: Heated wheelhouse, full size on deck toilet and shower, ample seating. Oven for heating pies etc
Additional Description:

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.

About the Skipper:

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.

Member Of:
This Charter has been listed as Wheelchair Accessible. Contact the Skipper for full details.

Latest Catches

  • 3 lb 4 oz Thornback Ray by Brian Forsyth 3 lb 4 oz Thornback Ray by Brian Forsyth
  • 5 lb Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth 5 lb Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth
  • 8 lb 4 oz Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth 8 lb 4 oz Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth
  • 5 lb Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth 5 lb Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth
  • 3 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 8 lb 4 oz Smooth-hound (Common) by Brian Forsyth
  • 52 lb 8 oz Stingray (Common) by Unknown 52 lb 8 oz Stingray (Common) by Unknown
  • 52 lb 8 oz Tope by Unknown 52 lb 8 oz Tope by Unknown
  • 23 lb 8 oz Stingray (Common) by Unknown 23 lb 8 oz Stingray (Common) by Unknown
  • 18 lb Spurdog by Rodger 18 lb Spurdog by Rodger
  • 22 lb Spurdog by Chris 22 lb Spurdog by Chris
  • 16 lb 2 oz Thornback Ray by Jim 16 lb 2 oz Thornback Ray by Jim
  • 17 lb 13 oz Spurdog by Jim 17 lb 13 oz Spurdog by Jim
  • 15 lb 2 oz Spurdog by Paul 15 lb 2 oz Spurdog by Paul

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Reviews

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  • 5-star 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.

  • 5-star 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.

  • 5-star 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 :-)

  • 5-star 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

  • 5-star Howard Matthams (26/06/2016)

    I fished on Hard Labour, skippered by Shane. We had a great day, my nephews friends had Hounds and Ray ......but not me. Skipper saw a shoal of Bass that saved my blank. My mates had plenty though and we're all happy with a great day. Skipper worked so hard netting and baiting for the novice. Great Skippe, friendly and so was his dad. I had such a good time I've bought a boat rod and reel and hope to book many more trips. Thanks Shane for a great day. Howard