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Nicols boat hire for rivers and canals: compare Estivale cabins and terraces.

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Nicols Yacht

An inland boat with several points of access

Nicols builds inland-waterway boats in France. The official Estivale Octo specification lists four cabins, two helm positions and a terrace connected to the saloon by sliding doors. Side gates make a practical difference when stepping ashore. The technical table recommends a crew of eight, although a higher capacity is listed with extra berths. Smaller Estivale Quattro B and Duo models also appear in the catalogue. Choose by actual separate cabins and access ashore rather than the largest advertised passenger figure alone.

What the reviewers found

An excerpt from Skipper's December 2020 Estivale Octo test praises easy handling and space while describing its appearance as utilitarian. Republished on Yachtcharter Römer's website, the text concerns a particular boat on the Wannsee. Its condition and the reviewer's impressions are not an assessment of every Nicols boat.

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