johnb

So now the penny drops, no ie or ei together! I must not reply to posts before my brain starts working (usually about 12 noon but still limited)

D Y S L E X I C. But I admit ‘that’ has no i’s or e’s.

We had a beta 25 fitted into our Elysian 27 four years ago at Ludham Bridge. I wouldn’t compare our costs with any other as our old engine was petrol and we also had lots of other work done at the same time, but I am sure Lbby as well as others would be more than happy to give basic prices. With their experience they have an idea what needs to be done and problems that may arise. We have been more than happy with our new engine and don’t regret spending the money, apart from anything else, Diesel seems to last forever!

It always amuses me when we enter Heigham Sound on the right hand side just past the eel sett, there are two large notice boards. One is on the bank just before a small bay where people often fish from boats. The board is on an overgrown piece of bank where it doesn’t seem possible to moor or walk to. As far as i am concerned, it is impossible to read from the river (maybe if you went very close to the bank and stopped in a not very convenient place it may be possible). Then about 100 yards further on a notice is attached to the netting protecting the reed bed. Again more than one can see without stopping mid channel. Whoever decided to place these notices appears never to have tried to read them from any convenient place.

We will be reducing our boat’s carbon emissions over the winter by not moving it. Perhaps this was the previous strategy with SOB, apart from the fact that our boat moves when we want it to!

I am sure that I have seen posts where the OP was proud to be from Suffolk, yet he names his thread 'Don't COME to Norfolk'. Has he changed his allegiance or did he just forget himself for a moment? Is he now aligning himself with Great Yarmouth?

thank you

In another place there is one article post regarding a sale of equipment etc at Stalham Staithe this Saturday, 10am-2pm. This is the only place I can find it mentioned, Not doubting the original information but I am wondering if anyone else has heard anything? I may attend just out of curiosity, but it is a long journey if it is no longer on. A few years ago we, along with many others attended a boat sale that had been cancelled at the Bure Valley Railway and I don't want to be caught again. Thanks for any help.

Site at Womack staithe?

We moor the ‘other’ side of the bridge. ‘Er onboard insists we use the pilot. One day I may feel confident enough to take the boat through myself, but I’ll never have the courage to disobey swmbo. This does limit our journeys sometimes having to have a suitable height when the pilot is on duty, but when we return the difference between the two sides becomes apparent and the special nature of the ‘quiet side’ is very much appreciated. I love the broads because of the differences throughout the whole area. It may seem selfish to want to keep my little corner, but even if I were a millionaire I wouldn’t buy a boat that wouldn’t go through Potter bridge.

Welcome from another Elysian 27 (rear cockpit) owner.

As Grendel included in his reply, making sure ropes are where they are needed when next needed, also getting into the habit making sure that ropes are safely stored each time. When leaving and arriving at moorings there are many things to think about, and it’s easy to just leave the ropes laying somewhere until you have a minute, only to find they’re trailing behind you at best and around your prop at worst. Enjoy your boating.

I would speak to George at Ludham Bridge. It's not too far from Horning etc. Other boatyards are available.

I know nothing about this but a motoring column I read often says that an engine with a turbo should be run a low revs at the end of a journey in order for cooler oil to surround the (bearings?) in order to preserve the life of the turbo as if turned off when hot it has no lubrication. Just thought i’d Mention it!

Don't do it. You'll regret it in the future, you can't just give up the seafaring life! ( In any case, it may be worth hundreds in years to come)

We also got caught in long Stratton road works. To me the diversion signs weren’t clear that there wouldn’t be a closer diversion so had a long detour. Notice also various road closures overnight on the a11 route. It seems they think the holidays are over-depressing!

We stayed overnight at Womack dyke waiting to pass through ph bridge. Earlier in the week the pilot had confirmed that we would go through about 5pm four hours later than the published low tide at Yarmouth I believe. Rang to check on Sunday morning only to be told we would need to go through by 1pm. No problem, he took us through about 12 with 6.5 showing on the office gauge. Not sure how/why the tide seemed to change by about four hours but I have always struggled to understand the details.

I notice my question is in the hire boat section. If it needs moving, mods, please do so

We are moored at Womack hoping to return to our Waxham mooring within a couple of days. We need about 6ft 2ins. For ph bridge. Given that the wind is supposed to die down tomorrow does anyone know how long the high water will remain?-it seems high here at the moment. We always use the pilot and will consult them later, but don’t want to bother them too early. Thanks for any info.

Sadly no sign of the blue one! It’s probably sulking in the boat shed wondering if it will ever see daylight again.

Robin has just left Richardsons. I am happy to report all fenders on Broad Ambition in place and the boat looking its usual grand self.

As will I. That will be my SWIMBO just in case anyone is wondering!

Welcome!

Being a bit picky, I didn't say that Rangers wave frantically, I said I didn't want or need them to.

I don't want or need Rangers to wave frantically at or to me. However, I usually give a nod towards them if they seem to be looking my way. If they feel the need to speak to me about something this would give them the opening they need, rather than passing by, turning round and perhaps using blue lights. (This hasn't been needed yet-but they may be times when they feel the need to remind me of something!) If the Ranger acknowledges my nod, then I may be more inclined to share something less important than I may do otherwise. It's about body language, there are times when Rangers need us, and maybe the above would apply also to them. We all share the rivers, I am not a constant waver, but we return the wave if sometimes waves to me, and usually wave to younger children, I don't think such gestures on the rivers would be misinterpreted.