LizG

There FB page posted about 3 hours ago says.............. Due to a mechanical fault the Chain Ferry is closed until we can fix the problem We’ll update when we are operating again

Got there eventually, just thought it was too narrow but once I saw the Green I sussed it! Liz

West Somerton? Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

Er no! I've probably tried to avoid squishing something but never a dog :) Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

It could be one of the many dykes off the Bure in Horning? Little tidal variation so maybe even Coltishall? Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

I find a cold box quite useful to stand on as long as it doesn't slip over! I have had a few crash landings or arrived on the bed a bit faster/quicker than I planned. The cabin sides are very hard!!! My father fitted a strap to stop me falling out the port bunk in the days when the starboard bunk was still lower when I was (very) young! Yes cushions in the rear cabin to sit on! Defo!

Maybe Dilham?

Did you convert it to the double - I've never done that myself !!!! I always found I was always so low sitting at the table as well!

If my husband is onboard - yes he takes the starboard bunk! My parents always slept in the rear cabin but it was such a faff taking the table out every night. I also lengthened the rear cabin mattresses so that they could be single bunks as well - my friends would sleep there and likened it to be in a coffin or presumed coffin!

That then shouldn't be so much to empty the tank so I suspect she isn't being filled up fully. There was a definite art to filling up her tanks - very slowly or in two sessions. If you fill her up very quickly so that it overflows (and wets the bunk) - it hasn't had time to fill the starboard tank. The clue is that if in particular the front tap flows without turning the pump, the tanks are FULL. If that doesn't happen then they are not!

I know that it been confirmed that there is a leak in the starboard tank - which was fitted in the 1960s whereas the one in the bow was the original. Could the starboard tank be isolated in any way until the leak is resolved although of course 'all' the taps are connected to that tank now? When I say all I mean two! Under normal circumstances when the tanks are getting low there is a sort of knocking noise when the pump is turned on as the water moves around! I always sleep in the bow - swapping between bunks as the mood might take me. As mentioned before the cooker was on the port side and a bunk created when the cooker etc. was refitted in the rear cabin. That bunk is only good for short people despite being wider. The starboard bunk was much lower originally but father lifted it and created some storage space underneath. As that was quite useful on longer trips, I retained it. Although over the years, I removed a lot of his plywood additions. I never got round to removing the plywood off the fore cabin storage spaces and under the deck- doing that will display the original coachwork and panels. L

That's not funny. I remember arriving at the house and my brother was in panic that he couldn't get WR to start, to the extent the battery was nearly flat and I went on board and immediately rectified the problem - the lever was up. He never thought to check!

Sounds like you had another lovely trip, despite the weather. I have never quite worked out how much headroom I had with the canopy up! With it down it is 6' 3" for Potter but that is because the canopy when down increases the width of the boat. I frightened a friend once going under the Norwich end Thorpe railway bridge with about an inch to spare but knew the other end is a fraction higher! The business of starting with the stop lever up is one of those horrible moments. Usually caused by the previous user leaving it pulled up! The other starting problem is when someone leaves the battery switch in the bottom position! We ran out of water at Barton Regatta on day 2 and I had to row to the shore to get a container of water brought over by my brother! We always had a huge supply of water containers on any trip as a result! Liz

Serious ouch! Take care Liz Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

And this one was reported as happening yesterday not today

Yes just seen a FB post relating to Wayford Bridge being closed for works in November! Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

My post related to the physical safety aspects of someone with no boating or broads experience hiring a boat that is 46 feet long! Yes start somewhere in something but not necessarily something so big and powerful?

When you see posts on FB like this - isn't it no wonder - the boat in question being hired was probably one of the largest available! Its quite frightening! Booked the ***** for next summer, has anyone hired it before? I’ve never been boating and have no idea about anything Broads related!

If only but this autumn we are grounded in Hertfordshire! Long story!

I let you into a secret that the remaining original fitting is about 10 years old. The old aluminum flip like catches were replaced, fitted upside down and three of four broke within the first season - hence the screws!

Those brass screws are a classic fitting!!!! Have a lovely weekend. It will be this weekend last year I made the difficult decision to find a new custodian for her. We went to Barton Regatta as usual and the weather was glorious - a fitting but sad end to a very long era. Cooked roast loin of pork and trimmings for 8 people and drank a lot of wine! I am so pleased she is being used and enjoyed! I was sent a photo of her last week out and about on the Waveney! Liz

You also need to careful lining up for Bishop's Bridge on the return as the last time I did it there were fishermen near it. Just take it nice and slow and enjoy the experience. Aim to be doing it near high tide. If there has been a lot of rain, there might a bit of a current at New Mills so make sure she behaves turning as the sides are brick!!! Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

The problem would be is that they are all fully booked at present and wouldn't be in a position to offer an alternative day? Keeping to sheltered stretches should be fine

I believe the one in Wroxham (Hoveton) has also closed but I read it might have new owners?? Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

We always had fresh water containers as well for emergencies and the tank water is not considered drinkable unless boiled Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app