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Thanks Rosie has a 15hp 4 stroke Suzuki ,I have never had her flat out,but I would say about 8 knots is max speed with the tide with us,if I allow 3 hours to Yarmouth would that be enough to get there for low slack water for crossing Breydon. Also I want to arrive in Norwich in daylight hours

I shall be taking Rosie on a trip from Ranworth to Norwich in 2weeks time ,what is a realistic journey time,bearing in mind I want to be at Yarmouth at low water to cross Breydon. We have never ventured that far since I have had her,we are looking to stay in Norwich for a couple of years.

Stunning shots Mark,its nature in its true glory.

Well they do say "The camera never lies" Glad you had a good time

I travelled down there today Mark,the engineers were working on the cameras

Better still,take the old bridge down bit by bit,rebuild after raising the foundations a couple of foot,if the old London bridge can be taken down shipped to the USA,it proves it can be done,and how many years ago was that,and without modern contruction equipment.

Baz I am sure all your lure would be just as effective with a single hook instead of trebles,my son and I have landed several large Pike using the single hook method. You certainly have a talent making your own lures they look very good and I am sure they will all catch in the right conditions. I am out tomorrow (Sun) fishing,lets hope I am lucky,when you are next down send me a pm and perhaps we could meet up for a bit of fishing and a beer or 2

A single hook baited with Mackerel section or Herring section is very productive,although I have used lures etc in the past,they are very barbaric. A single hook is far safer for the fish,why do you need up to nine hooks(3 trebles) to catch a single fish. Try it, its more fish friendly, easier to unhook ,and much safer for the fish.

You twitched the bait and I bit Some people are anti caravanners,a boat is a caravan that floats. No offence taken,just light hearted banter

I have pulled my caravans 1000's of miles,I have always driven with the law and speed limits,when I am sitting at 50mph on a single carraigeway I cannot go any quicker because I am restricted to 50 mph by law so I am not holding people up intentionaly,however if there is a posibility to safely pull over I will do to let you all pass,just because the speed limit on single carraigeways for cars is 60mph do not mean that you are obliged to drive to the limit.

Make all the LGV's stick to the 56 mile per hour restrictions,ban them when they overtake and take about 2 miles to get past,keep them in the inside lane only,in fact make them all travel at night. I have had many overtake me when I am doing 60 mph towing my caravan on dual carraigeways and motorways,nearly buffering me off the road. Even worse they should restrict the comercial vehicles(Vans),they do well in excess of 100mph all day long. The moral of my story is slow down,its better to get where you are going a bit late than never at all

I prefer Gortex,it keeps the wind out as well,also it is not bulky and clumbersome,seperate trousers and jacket for the broads When I go to sea I always wear my floatation suit for safetys sake.

Hi and welcome,you have indeed been given some sound advice by Daytona Bill and Dan. Dan is our resident expert on boats what he do not know has not been written as yet,a wealth of knowledge,he probably knows more about my boat than I do. Enjoy you trip to the broads,you will be back again soon after.

Very interesting thread,the reason why for me you may ask I bought my bungalow from Karen who used to work at Hearts Cruisers,many a time late at night I recieved phone calls from stranded hirers,woken up at all hours. Karen forgot to change the telephone numbers in the boats info pack and my number was still listed as the out of hours contact. I knew I should not have knocked the price down that much!!!!

Is it outside what is now the Complete Angler which was previously the Railway Tavern,wrong pub! I remember the Kingsway well,where the arches were the was a disco some nights,Mrs w44nty and I used to go there before we were married.

I am sure something could be sorted out for you with Richardsons regarding the storage,I know you can store cars under cover at Stalham but not sure about the van,if you get stuck I know of a site where you can store your van about 5 miles from Stalham,its safe, my son stores there, and the owners live on site

In 1969 my wage was £22 per week,in 1970 when I started with the PO it was £21 per week,in 1977 it rose to the grand sum of £44 per week,I remember it well as it was the year I got married £44 bought a lot in those days.

Bang goes my free mooring Neil,looks like I shall have to visit by car,I shall sort out a nice lake for you to fish .

What about Horning Church moorings on the Bure

She will be 1 year old next June,so I think if Neil beats me at fishing she might have a few words to say,I have got a year to train her to bite your line through if you are playing a big un. Remember next year she will no longer be a little dog,but a big hungry German Shepherd

Neil You have made a good choice as Irstead is a lovely place to see,if you are on the Ant I could even bring Rosie up and see you and SWMBO,we will be on Holiday in June the week after Whitsun,so we will not be away at the same time,and fishing the Broads for free.

Neil Put me down for the Mini Meet,and a days fishing somewhere

Dan You must enter Mastermind,your Specialist Subject being "Boats of the Norfolk Broads",you will be untouchable,but do not ask Daytona Bill for any General Knowledge tips. You will Sail through it Excuse the pun!!!

Great Pictures Neil

Do you mean Hunters Yard http://www.huntersyard.co.uk/