Wussername

How does a remote thruster work? Genuine question. Andrew.

For me I'm afraid that would "over egg the pudding" . Keep it simple. Do it gently is very good advice, Do not put too much energy into the boat approaching or leaving your mooring. If you can plan well ahead. .

Or perhaps, just perhaps, we are wittnesing customer resistance with regard to the present pricing structure favoured by the hire industry. We are all heading for a difficult time. Costs rising in every direction. The hire industry depends on disposable income. That disposable income is under pressure. Let's give the donkey another whack! The donkey could well buckle, give up, despair and seek refuge elsewhere.

What is the situation with regard to personal injury. I presume that the private boat will have personal injury insurance but what happens, due to a hires negligence, a member of a private boats crew is injured, or any crew on any boat come to that. Can the person who caused the injury be pursued and if that said person is of limited means would it be worthwhile? Or is the hire boat itself and its helm covered by insurance indirectly by the owner?

The most basic of discipline with regard to any database is that of a backup. Son, father and grandfather. But I am confident that you are well aware of that. Old Wussername

Yes I agree. One word "hire" Needs to be addressed. We owe much to the hire industry and its customers for the foundation of the broads we enjoy today. Old Wussername

Um! Sorry to intrude. Don't wish to cause a fuss. I don't go out much. May I ask how many of you watch television. I can remember the time when a profanity was used you would here a "BEEP". Have you watched TV later? There is nothing, absolutely nothing considered sacrosanct. Bring back the BLEEP. You may wish to consider the playground for children for a starter. Best of luck on that. Our children and their children, our grandchildren will determine the outcome. In the meantime we must with a "bleep,bleep, bleep, do our very bleep best"

Such is life Mouldy. You have to live with it. I do. I help people these days, of course but but I do hang back a bit some times. Last year, on me wall, at Reedham, a day boat was pinned on a lee shore. They shunted backwards and forwards. Bang on the boat in front, bang onto the boat behind. I walked over and politely said " may I help and get you on your way" A women appeared and said in a very loud voice. "We can manage THANK YOU VERY MUCH " I retired gracefully. Sat back on me wall. Mrs Wussername brought me a cup of tea. Life was good. The boat continued at various speeds to release itself. To no avail. The helm looked at me. I smiled and drank my tea. Was it because I'm old. I look old. Perhaps that is why they chose to ignore me. Who knows. I finished my tea. I smiled at him. He came over and said " I'm sorry mate my wife did not mean to be rude and she would like to apologise." I said that I would accept her apology. We stood and looked at each other. There was a hush. For several minutes. Nothing was said. He disappeared and after a long period of time she appeared and said " I'm sorry" nothing more, nothing less. A few minutes later after a few words of advice, and a wave, they were on their way.

Some boats you can steer in reverse without any problem whatsoever. Some are absolute pigs. Some 42ft boats i have reversed with no problems at all, over several metres, and more, negotiated 90 degree bends in the process to their mooring. All day long. The worst boat ever, is the so called picnic boat. Length I don't know, 32ft, 36ft. Hired to those of little or no experience. An absolute minefield to moor stern on. Many a time at Womack I have been told what to do. I have often felt like saying, OK mate you do it! Hop on and I'll do the shouting bit. It is not that easy for some, especially the holiday maker and I sometimes feel concerned that some are so critical, especially when the actions of some private boats beggars belief. And without exception, may I suggest that we have all been there.

Blast me Mr Vorn your a rummen. Do you hev got all them old boys a wurrian cos there buts are on the slantandicular. Do therl never look the same on them agin.

Is it not true that osmosis can effect the integrity of a GRP hull?

Some of which are looking very "tired".

Know your dog I suppose. Some cannot, do not swim. A lifejacket for some is so important.

Clare, lovely to meet you. Email, so impersonal, forum would be so good. Whatever was the bounder up to. Trust me, I won't let it go any further than Thorpe St Andrew, the River Green. Old Wussername.

Ah! The bobble hat. Essential. The bobble protected the head getting in and out through the door. In the day all norfolk boat builders were 4ft 8. The tall ones 5ft 2.

It happens I'm afraid. Difficult to judge. Difficult to manage. Difficult to resolve. I have a concern in that many people read the forums and decide, this is not for us! These are isolated instances, they really are. I have met many holiday makers, as an employee on a boat yard, as a visitor on a mooring. Without exception I cannot ever remember a negative holiday experience. Sure, this was over several years, so perhaps if I am honest there was a few who were not happy, not for them. But few are far between.

My Consultant, a gentleman of undoubtedly knowledge and experience, told me during my darkest hours, to keep my spirits up and drink plenty of fluids. After several nips of an exceedingly good malt accompanied by one or two pints of a well known Suffolk tonsil rinse may I strongly recommend this panacea of all ills. I retire at night, feeling somewhat mellow, content, wondering what delights my dreams have in store.

It was has been and forever thus. And will be for ever so. Unless, some bright spark provides a solution. Generations have seeked the solution. All have failed. .

That was a good story. I throughly enjoyed it. I love the Southern waters and I thank you for showing them in such a positive way. They have much to offer the discerning boater. You may invite me next time if you so wish. I am in great demand. I so wish! Andrew.

Can I have a go please? Sadly, my boating days are nearly over. I am of an age where I am challenged. Getting on it, getting off it. I do not feel confident. I feel so frustrated, it was my life. I spend many days at Reedham, Womack, Ranworth, Ludham... wherever. Watching people, boaters. A Broadsman, ? No. A Boatman, Perhaps.

I would like to toast to that.

It was a memorable evening. Good food, good wine, good company. I have had many such evenings during my life on the river. That was one of the best and one which I will always remember.

Mouldy, FF, Vaughan, I have appreciated your contribution, it is relevant. Time to put a reef in. Tomorrow is another day. Just as important as yesterday. I look forward to that day. It will be challenging and I hope rewarding. And be beneficial.

Cannot argue with that Mouldy. But I do question management's involvement, commitment, to the trial run. Not all, but some. Andrew Oh! And thank you for your reply. It is important.

I accept that they have received instruction. What instruction, whose instruction, what qualified instruction? You do need to be more specific. Other's may question, may question the actual value and integrity of that instruction, knowledge, experience, indeed the ability to teach and share that understanding.