JennyMorgan

That's the sharp end!

Sometimes referred to as the blunt end, t'other being the sharp end. As for those numbers, IF my memory serves me right, I stress IF, are on the aft starboard quarter, just under the rubbing strake! (Right hand top corner of the back end in plain English).

When I was in the Coastguard I did six hour radio watches on VHF, did it for years as an auxiliary. I never did have a licence, just did as the CG told me. However I did have to lash out and do a test in order to use my own VHF, that rankled!

Easy, put them in the hot water that you'll later be using for washing up. Actually I think that 'mum' had a point! If under way I use a German stein rather than a plate, much easier to hold and they hold the heat.

I'm not so sure that JP's downfall is the ultimate aim, after all the devil you know is better than the one that you don't. Jame's blogs clearly highlight the Authority's more objectionable shortcomings, righting those blatant wrongs is, I suggest, the ultimate aim of both James and a large number of the Little People.

Now that is a fact, one that is not always appreciated !

A brilliant solution for those of us with just one burner: https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/ridgemonkey-connect-combi-set Click on the video, interesting. I use mine for doing a 'full english'.

There is absolutely no reason whatsoever to disbelieve or even doubt what James has written.

Personally I think that James has been very restrained with his blog. The methods used by the Executive to tightly control all and sundry do them no credit whatsoever. Thanks, James, for the insight into the inner workings.

This latest blog is very revealing and bang on the mark, worrying stuff too: http://www.thebroadsblog.co.uk/2019/01/peer-pressure.html?fbclid=IwAR2s4R2nN2Twuu-he1JMq96SnTjeh9-MiyhsXzEIBwdRjfjCbUMWkZowEBQ

Firstly what people price their boats at is only a starting point, try an insulting offer! Secondly, probably wise to walk away.

Interesting to note that 'Ow Much' was for sale at least by June of last year. Either she is too expensive or there are other issues. Done well there shouldn't be an issue with sheathed ply. The quality of the joinery in the bilges is not high and I do marvel at the quantity of exposed fastenings. If the person that fitted the topsides also fitted the floors and frames then I would be tempted to walk away. As it is I would want an engineer to listen to that engine, dear old job if you have to replace it. The owner probably won't want another year of mooring fees etc., go in at 20k and stand firm.

A brief history of Aquafibre: https://www.mby.com/news/aquafibre-a-look-back-9355 No, friends don't have secrets!

Along with the handcuffs etc? Ahh ha, that comes after PumpMedic has bought her!

The odds are on, in my opinion, her not being a Broom fit out. Broom is or was related to Aquafibre, I suspect that that is about it. B&Q spice racks aside I still like the seemingly logical layout for a river boat. A nice live-aboard to retire on? I'm too old to make the move now but if I were younger I would be seriously tempted, at the right price.

Gregg, I reckon that you have nailed it. Almost as thrilling as 'who killed JR? '

This is a picture of an Aquafibre 37:

A real Broom 37 and a maybe Broom 37, both of the same vintage. Certain similarities! It's worth looking at the joinery on other Broom 37's that are for sale.

Jeanie, Steve at South Rivers Marine is a decent man with a wealth of experience with ailing wooden boats. I doubt that he can give you an exact quote but I'm sure that he'll do his best to help and advise you, if nothing else he's worth a phone call.

Hi Jeanie, will ask for you but my friend is Horning based. With wooden decks there is often damage that is hidden, only apparent when the deck itself is removed. Water has a horrible habit of travelling along deck beams and supports. My gut feeling is that you might be better taking your boat to a yard where an onsite workshop & slipway will be available. If you have got to the point of the decks being spongy then I suspect it will be a yard job rather than a few hours with a freelance boatbuilder. You are lucky in having two of the best yards for timber boats on the Broads at St Olaves, almost on your doorstep! One of them is https://www.southrivermarine.co.uk/ Any yard worth its salt will come out and quote but where spongy decks are concerned you must expect several deep intakes of breath between clenched teeth as they poke about! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but decks that have been allowed to go spongy, especially old, fabric covered ones, tend to be expensive to fix. Unfortunately the longer you leave it the worse it will become.

I do, a very good one. He's in London over the weekend, when he's back I will ask if he minds me passing on his details. Mind you, at this time of the year he might be busy. We also have a forum member who could also do the job, maybe he too will see your plea. What actually do you need doing? GPR or timber and where is your boat?

Darn sight more steady though!

In regard to mooring at Geldeston a willingness to moor alongside other boats, has some merit. The last time that I attended a Drascombe Rally at Geldeston we even had boats mooring three abreast!

Wise words, MM. In the past The Locks has long been run by individuals, characters and personalities, thankfully not pub co managers. Time will tell, fingers crossed.

No way, I often wear odd socks!