ChrisB

I believe that is not unheard of. I think she has found the bottom a couple of times in her career.

You could ask for your old name to be locked. Then a new owner would have to be: say: L. Magill or LeoMagill2 or LeoMagill Jnr. Etc.

Dreadful wind and rain here on the coast just a mile back from Mundesley. Loads of tents between Cromer and Sheringham, feel really sorry for them.

Or he is letting his good lady "get on with it" his words.

There is more than a clue it seems under the same thread heading in another place.

My first choice would be a 25ft Norfolk Smuggler from Neil Thompson at Glandford. But like you Peter, .can't afford one! They are now £122500 basic and ypu can add another ten grand by the time you are on the water. A lot of money for 25ft. Cornish Crabber is cheaper, but they are not put together like the Norfolk range.

Wroxham Bridge is not built at 90 deg to the river. I agree with what has been said before re: standing in the middle but if you approach by keeping well over to starboard, both going up and down stream you will find lining up on the bridge keystone much easier. This is especially important if you are a long vessel as you often see the bow and about 60% go through before a loud and often expensive crunch as the rear end catches.

I have just been out on the cliffs Nr Mundesley and it is blowing a hooley.

I once saw a Westerly Vulcan that had been hit in Poole Bay, hell of alot of damage around the mast and all electronics gone. No one hurt more than fright. Shame though, not many Vulcan Motor Sailers were built, lovely boat.

There appear to be some very strong gusts due on Sunday out of a clear blue sky. (Med style). Not a day for a topsail.

I have not been able to get on this forum since late morning. Got a BT message saying it was unavailable and listing sponsored links to Broads businesses.

Was that what they called them? I remember now that the picture I saw was in Norfolk Afloat a few years back.

Yes does look not right, though many caravan had a door each side in those days, a design not in fashion anymore. Not sure what boat safety would make it either.

Got it, worked on a Kindle. You will not even have to unpack!

I have just googled "Topliner caravan boat" and it is there in images. Sorry I am on a tablet so unable to copy and post but certainly worth a view in the ugly boat cat.

I an sure that I saw a picture of a boat from Oulton that was in the style of a Topliner but the stern had a ramp to put your own caravan on! Would love to see it again if anyone has a picture in an archive.

Very much like cars. You have Hybrid------Plug in Hybrid and electric. All do different things but many of the new generation petrol engines are clean, economical and dont suffer the limitations of the others. Like having to chose between range and warmth.

You and my wife should join forces! Boy does she hate seeing washing hanging off grab rails etc.

Have you got a Taylors Stove to go with it? They make a great cabin heater as well.

Oh to return to a Taylors or Origo on a gaffer. But age and arthritis won't allow.

You are pretty much on the button Robin. If the technology is VRLA, AGM etc it is not very green at all. Many manufacturers be they Fiamm, Varta, Yuasa, Powersonic etc manufacture or part manufacture in Mexico, Brazil etc where the environmental impact of such business is far less rigorous than where they are based.

I totally agree Peter, but these boats are for the tourist boat charter business on a small land locked inland system. Hence the floating caravan concept.

Hardy are wonderful boats. The RNLI own some as training boats due to their sea keeping qualities. The business was sold to windboats in 2013 following the untimely passing of Mr Funnel's son in his forties.

This design has been around about five years, the angle of the photograph does not help. The chances of ferry failing under the ownership of Mr Funnel are about zero. That is not to say that he would not sell it on as he has other business. From refrigeration when we had a fishing industry to faircraft, Herbert Woods etc he is probably the gentleman with the most business acumen in Broadland.

Don't mistake the lazarette for the heads that could lead to all sorts of problems.