VetChugger

I got a couple of these! One for the trusty boat but more for hot summer use! However, it does blow exceedingly well and will clear misted screens promptly. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002C2KMZC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

On the http link it mentions webcam2. Wonder where or what webcam1 might be!!

She looks like a cracking boat and is a credit to you. Yes, more pictures please!

Nay, if you were touched you might be seeing Seaman Staines!

And another positive vote! Thanks.

Do we know for sure that all the hire boats were included in the sale of Ferry Marina??

Thanks for that, She's my old boat, thought I recognised her. Built by Moores in 1966. Was really sorry to see her go but the costs of maintaining the topsides were a tad intimidating.

On the Ranworth Staithe photo I see a familiar looking boat! Can you recall the name of the Bourne wooden top please?

Or a fried egg with a runny yoke!

Another convert to the full sized spare gang! Mine came with a full size spare on a matching alloy all neatly tucked away in the boot floor with associated jack and tools.

We used to use that sort of food when we were out tramping the hills. All sorts of varieties were available from hiking shops and maybe still are. There was also what they described as "space food" which consisted of foil packets that you poured boiling water into and were then presented with some variety of stew to delight in! Ainsley Harriet produced a range of convenience foods in packets but they were really lousy and didn't last very long!

Just a tip on the Fray Bentos pies, leave them in the oven for an extra 10 minutes to the instructed time and this will make sure you get some crisp pastry on top of that lovely goey bit!

Have you tried Paific Cruisers at Loddon? They have a varied range at sensible prices and are also adding more modern boats on an annual basis it seems. They will provide a very friendly and reliable service.

There was a time, not so long ago, when the Ram did takeaways to take with you at shutting time!

Could number 2 be The Falgate maybe?

As Peter has said, if your main use is going to be pootling around the Broads then the Broom is not the boat you are looking for Obi Wan!

All I have ever read about Storboro boats has been very positive and they do hold value well and quite a high one as well. Chunky Scandanavian built boats with high quality interior woodwork. A lot seemed more suited to coastal use and the Thames though being twin engined.

Or one of the Bounty/Silverline 35 or 40' models would suit your purpose!

Not sure who is going to stop you or what sort of penalty you might face if you did! I would moor there in the closed period without hesitation during the day. Night time is a different matter, May be during the week but not at weekends.

Ahhh, thanks Gents, no idea where kegworth came from! I'm claiming old age!

I suspect this is as daft a question as has been asked! What is the small "locking" disc used on some steering wheels called?? I was always under the possibly mistaken impression that it was a kegworth key! Am I barking??

When I had "Glenmore" I had a box aboard containing a full range of sand paper grades,varnish brushes, varnish (same as used in restoration), thinners, even some plastic wood (never used) , gloves and cloths. All ready for repair jobs.

Snap to all that post!

Can one gently enquire when the calendars might start arriving please?

The Vesta Chow Mein was a wierd dish that was not at all pleasant to eat. Those flat noodles were something akin to what I might imagine tape worms on a plate may be! Only thing was, the crispy noodles were bliddy lovely! I'd love to find some of those now.