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Hi Clive... They certainly were similar...identical in everyway apart from the stem as I believe it was looked upon with superstition to have a 13th craft in the fleet of the same build and name... Ref the 'free' project 42 footer...would it be the one that Lee and JJ are looking after which earlier this year that I was quoted as being available for c£2000? Here is a pic for me to drool over and think what could be and hope that Neil hits the jackpot this friday Terry

Have just realised Clive...The plan on the 'BV' entry is actually the earlier design for Nos 1-5 as per the 'Fulmar' layout...The plan that applies to your 'BV' 6-12 was shown in the 'Broadlander' entry..so here's another Terry

You are 'SPOT ON' Rod... The class were still in the building stage when the catalogues were being prepared in 66 for the following year hence the line drawing only...and of course being the only wooden hulled one of the class was the 'plug' used to form the hulls for the other 5 Terry

Don't know if this will work but have just scanned a page from the 1967 Blakes catalogue showing the 'Broadsventure' class with internal plan and pic of rear cabin...if not apologies Terry

Hi Clive... From the first pictures that you posted to the latest offerings...What a transformation!!...Staggering progress Beginning to look like she's never been away All the Best

Super job Clive... Only disappointed could't be there to see her go back in again...She does look great and a credit to the guy's that have brought her back to what we see now...Well done to all Newf...Great pictures Terry

Clive..............Words fail me.......No.....I've got one......Stunning That signwriting is top drawer stuff.....I love it

Now that's what I call a boat.... Beautiful...Absolutely beautiful Lovely shot by MusicLive Clive...Superb Clive...Please PM me when launch date decided....

Great to see the latest progress being made Clive...but a shame that you have had to go further back with repairs and replacement than at first thought... But I suppose better sooner than later eh!...She will be well worth it The lads have certainly not lost their touch.... Hi Jasper Good to see another generation of Richardson casting an expert eye over what grandad created....Spot on All the best

Clive... If you do see Dick again shortly please remember me to him and send my regards...A top bloke...Thanks All the best Terry

Any info on the photo Clive ?? Regards Terry

Cor!!!! That's a 'BIG' shiny prop for a BV Clive... ....Nice

Hi Clive... Just picked up on this very interesting thread relating to your Dad's time at Catfield...Amazing the different types of craft that he built there...some of which I knew absolutely nothing about...Gunships ??? Moving further on into the thread a lovely pic of one of the building shops at Stalham showing a 'Siesta' in build ?? Sorry Clive...Hope you don't think I'm being picky, but although I have to agree that the stem and cabin profile is definitely 'Siesta' the cabin sides are certainly not...and the interior shows a bulkhead complete with a light fitting to the port side which the Siesta's wouldn't have had...So she has to be 'Clarion' A fine addition to pics of her that I now have from build to sadly the the pics you took of her at her demise in Yarmouth earlier this year...Is she still there do you know ??? Great to also see one of my old workmates Dick Grapes at his bench working on screens for possibly 'Clarion' ? or one of my beloved 'Broadlanders' that would have been in build at the same time...True nostalgia Do you know who took the photograph ?? Best regards Terry

Good point Clive...Keep that one in the possible file then...

Hi Clive... Great looking boats these...Nearly as good as one I've seen in the Ponderosa Joking apart I look forward to the development of these superb looking craft...Proper Broads Design... and if the hull colour is to be adopted as in the drawings, will really stand out as something special in the Hire sector... Could we possibly see a resurrection of classic names again on the Broads...BROADSVENTURE , BROADLANDER and BROADWAY sound very good to me Now to start saving for 2011...I'll have a 45 and my daughter will definitely want a 35...Can't wait All the Best Terry

Hi Clive... Love those screens...just as if it was 1964 again ...superb job from the lads As for the tanks...Left hand one - Toilet waste (inlet pipe not under deck)...Right hand one - Fresh water She's really coming on nicely now...well done to eveyone involved All the Best Terry (soon be Monday )

Hi Barry... Yes you are spot on...She was 'Star Magna 3' in her Powles days...finishing up as far as I can recall at Highcraft in Norwich as one of the 'High "N" Mighty' class... Hi Jill... More classic pictures...

Hi Jill.....I'm speechless.... and loving it Wherever do you keep getting these pictures from of my old favourite BL 3....To have after all this time, some memorable photo's of her that you have been kind enough to share with us I cannnot find the right words to thank you enough.... To most members I appreciate she is just another hireboat that plyed her trade for 20 or so years to be sold on into private ownership....and hopefully she may still be around somewhere....Who knows ?? But for me it certainly brings back wonderful memories of the hours spent with her and the countless weeks of holiday that we enjoyed as a family on her....and she never let us down once Having covered all of the Broads that it was possible to do (more than once) with a 42 x 11ft cruiser she certainly was one of the very best IMHO Thanks once again for your detective work in putting 2 and 2 together and coming up with these....just a shame about the 'blue' bit.... Best regards Terry

No problem...More to come as soon as I can get them sorted... It's good to be able to share with others rather than have them hidden away for years in a draw/cupboard...That way we all benefit from each others observations...past and present Anything to do with this subject keeps me amused for hours/days.....you get the picture........... Terry

It certainly is Jill and the pictures that have been posted so far have really been a treat to see...with some pleasant surprises among them... Highly recommended to anyone with an interest in Norfolk Broads Boats...A Great Site... Superb Terry

Hi Jill... Superb bit of detective work and your memories of these wonderful old boats has certainly added to the history of them...from being sold I knew nothing of their whereabouts so your delving for me has certainly come up trumps... Here is a pic of 'Broadlander 3' on the yard c1967 during her earning years... All the Best Terry

Sorry Clive... Inland only here...Far too wild out there for my liking Terry

Welcome to the forum Mr T... Yes I'm with Mandy on that one...Marino lovely boat as are the sister ships of her that my daughter hires San Fernando... Really exellent for layout although the Marino and Fernando differ slightly internally, they are superb handling craft...I would highly recommend them for a party of 4... Other plus points are a super service and you start your holiday in a lovely part of the Broads...Book direct on 01692 582277 to speak to the most friendly and helpful team...Good at what they do... As you may guess Im also a Richardson's man.. Best regards Terry

Hi Jonny... Having worked with these 44 footers I have to admit to having a liking for them...Extremely quiet with the stern mounted engine and hydraulic drive...No vibration and simply glide along...but have to agree with Simon...A lot of boat to slow down so a bit of forward thinking needed when approaching hazards (sailies mainly ) ...failing that a superb boat with stacks of room... Having holidayed on them Mandy is the best person to offer a true indication of their fors and againsts... From my point of view the only downside is that the hydraulic drive does help to drink diesel...but in return you get a quiet and smooth ride....and keeping an eye on the tides helps A Majestic for you...sorry no internals but I bet Dan has Best regards Terry

Jill...You are really pulling them out of a hat now...re Wards That was very good but I have to apologise...I thought that "Seahawk" was built in 1927 but if the business wasn't started untill 1929 and she was a self build my info appears to be a few years adrift... Once again...many thanks for your valuable info...priceless Terry