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Spot on Mike yes every body has to learn but when you've invested thousands of pounds in your pride and joy only for someone to damage it and dont give a toss. The education should be done on hand over not when its to late and damage is being done. Its getting to the stage were your on constant meet cat look out. really does spoil the enjoyment. Rant over Regards John

Hi David welcome on board. Im from just down the road Leigh, Lancs. (don't mention the Rugby though !) hope you enjoy the forum. Regards John

Really wouldn't want our dog swiming about in that crap discharged out of the yachts etc. They really do small after! As will the boat. The risk of ear infections etc very likely There are great beaches, Sea Palling, Waxham etc, all dog friendly (take a run in the car ) the dog will love it in the shallows Regards John

Hi Eric Having had 6 very enjoyable years of Evening Shadow boat share (limited holidays and kids to think about) we are now on to our 4th own boat in 12 years. I think if your friend can only do 3 weeks on his own boat he will finish up on a cleaning holiday on every visit. I think you will need to be able to use a boat for a min of 5/6 weeks of use to make a full boat ownership worth it. But have a major advantage of going to use the boat at short notice and when it suites you. £3K to £4k mooring and maitainance budget annualy if all in running order without upgrades needed. hope that helps Regards John

Hi Mark looks like you enjoyed your Wells trip, some nice photos there. some fuel you burned though! how long did it take to get there & what was your average speed. Regards John

Nice flotilla out to sea.

Hi Mark promise to be good for for the first hour ! regards John

Hi Mark not looking good for me mate struggling with work and crew with it being Thursday, not ruled it out yet but probably not with our own boat this time. Just the logistics of getting back to Horning from Yarmouth or Lowestoft going to be a problem. regards John

Have also bought new fenders etc from marinescene, always good prices and service. regards John

And if you damage the reeds you'll upset the tree-huggers. Oh sod it, come South for the week! Oh so true a statement Peter regards John B

So remember don't cruise down the middle of the river because you will upset the sailers, oh yes and do t go too near the bank because you will upset the fishermen! must be be really confusing for the newbies good luck out there John B

We will be crossing Breydon 8.30 Fri eve in Endeavour for a relaxing week down south (hopefully) regards John

We crossed Breydon around 5am early May as the sun was rising and it was stunning. We will be doing the sunset crossing next week I hope it's nearly as good ! regards John

If there's a prize for worst fish and chips it has to go to horning fish bar went last week they were awful. fish was ok ish . Chips couldn't eat , peas tasted like dish water and price to make your eyes water. Stalham chippy 100% better John

Last nights episode was one of the best, hope and sadness in abundance would not like the bill for the new feet and hips though! regards John

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Hi Steve we had experience of this with one of our past boats (falcon 27 cabriole 1994) with a Volvo MD 22 engine., with relatively low hours (600) White smoke, small amount when warm and worst when more revs or cold weather. I was told from a very experienced engine guy beginning with J it goes with the engine as this type was originally fitted to Oyster yachts and they had the same trouble from new! John

Channel 4 compulsive cleaners on tomorrow on board The Pelican at Sutton Staithe just in case you wondered was it as bad inside as out . regards John

Thanks guys I will give him a call when I get a bit of time this week. John

Thanks for that but a bit far away from sunny Lancashire. will do Norfolk area when do down to the boat though. Regards John

Hi any one know if any radio courses available in the next few weeks anywhere? Just been let down after being booked in for 2nd April 3 months ago. Regards John

Robin you are mixing with too many Yorkshire folk

Definatly recommend the Karcher window vac very handy piece of kit. they have got the balance of it just right when using it, and it's half the price it was a couple of years ago, so probably not worth getting the cheaper versions. oh and the battery lasts for ages enough to do a week cruise I would think regards John

Having always been a lager lout I have recently started to try the lighter IPA type beers that's seem to be getting more common. My favourites at the moment are Adnams Ghost ship and Redwells Steam lager which is more of a beer than a lager and defiantly worth a try and found in the best pub on the broads at the moment White horse Neatishead. Regards John

Should be able to have a trip out with Endeavour on this not sure on crew regarding room yet. sounds like a good weekend in planning. Regards John