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1 hour ago, Hockham Admiral said:
I doubt we'll see that after some of the comments here, Charlie...............
Re: Sponsers.
I would find it very distaseful if open debate was muzzled to please sponsers or potential sponsers.
This thread has been nothing but friendly with clear reasons in support and with contra auguments.
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I am very impressed with Broom Boats and proud that they are a Norfolk company, competing successfully, in a very challenging market.
And don't forget Oyster .... another luxury brand but a little more tricky to demonstrate on the Bure!
And let's not forget the other boatbuilders on the Broads providing much needed employment.
Long may it be encouraged to continue .........
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I spent years sailing the southern rivers and I never encountered any issues re: Broom testing, water sking or speed boat racing on Oulton Broad.
Quite the contrary, I really enjoyed travelling through the water skiers (not sure they enjoyed my tacking tho).
I never noticed any issues with wildlife or bank errosion.
What irks me is people who use the Broads as a quaint retreat who seem to want to preserve their blinkered opinion of what it should be like at the expense of people earning a living and providing much needed employment.
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Ahhhh ..... wonderful memories of the local flea pits.
Re: accuracy in the movies. Really? Movies are designed to entertain and evoke feelings. They would be very dull, and very long if they were to be true to real life events.
If you want accuracy then I feel you would be better served reading books on the subject that reflect all sides of the event.
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I think the one critism I have about social media is the "like" tally .....
Likeing an individual post is a great way to take part in a conversation but why maintain a total "like" tally, as if it means anything. This could lead to meaningles tittle/tattle posts purely to up your "like" tally.
Another problem is the way they beep you whenever their is a response. Who can resist checking to see what the computer has said?
There should be a blanket ban on mobile phones in school ..... they distract and they are not necessary. It would give the kids a much deserved break from social media.
Now back to Facebook to make more cyber friends.
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2 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said:
Stumpy, how sensible! The 15k limit, even if folk can easily afford more is no bad suggestion. £200,000.00 might buy a great deal of bling but that might also buy a boat that gets little use for fear of scratching it, I kid you not. I had a good friend, now deceased, who had a Broome called Lerici, it rarely, very rarely left its mooring on Oulton Broad. Charles, it's owner, was one of the nicest, kindest of men, his boat his pride and joy. Whoever bought Lerici would have found her gel in almost new condition, Charles's boating joy was in washing and polishing rather than actively cruising. In practical terms his boat was his second home, and why not, each to their own. Perhaps if he'd started off with an old boat, had a few inconsequential biffs and inevitable bashes, then maybe he would have gained the experience and used his boat for what it was actually designed for.
JM raises a very valid consideration.
Your boat will most certainly come into contact with other vessels .... the Broads in summer can be very busy with novice crews.
So if you want to get out there and enjoy you need a boat that you can relax in .... not worry about the odd knock.
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Most first time buyers end up buying a second larger boat after a couple of years.
Imagine the space on board filled with luggage, bedding, food/drink, wet weather clothing (where can they hang to dry) ropes, pots, pans, books ..... well you get the picture.
That beautiful open plan interior you first fall in love with might look like a tip when you bring your weeks worth of clutter!!
So I think a seperate sleeping cabin would be high on my list of wants and maybe a second if you regularly intend to invite guests.
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I saw an ad for a boat which had replaced it's engine with a "craftman" diesal, which I have never heard of?
I believe it to be a mitsubishi but what about servicing/parts here in good ol Norfolk?
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38 minutes ago, ExExmemberKingFishersTime said:
A members "forum reputation" is based upon the number of likes they receive, perhaps with a dislike button reducing the reputation by a point each time it would be more meaningful, then again I have seen on some newspaper comments section where two posters who don't agree with each other just dislike each others posts regardless of content.
I thought you had departed? (the forum that is)
Anyway, seems not.
Does anybody actually care how many "likes" they get? I know I don't ....which I guess is just as well!!
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Just now, JohnK said:
it’s the thirty replies (from non mods) saying “you shouldn’t post that”
But surely a certain amount of forum self moderation is OK ..... at least the person being criticed can see who, and how many, found the post offensive?
The originator then has the opportunity to either apologise, correct the misunderstanding, change their written style or continue the debate.
What I find irritating is a blind refusal to accept that their post has been found offensive, and then follow up with a barrage of "autopsy style" questions asking for proof of who said what, when or where!
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Something very strange happening at the moment ..... for some reason the above reply duplicated. I wonder if this one will?
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I have one of these to get my German shepherd in the car.
https://www.easyanimal.co.uk/deluxe-telescopic-dog-ramp.html#.WkJMrDfLjIU
It has proven very useful and retracts for stowage.
I have never tried it for boat access but see no reason why it shouldn't prove useful.
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11 hours ago, JennyMorgan said:
Doris once went to Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight. An eventful life, rumoured to have been a 'Royal Knocking Ship' at one time, now something of a wreck.
A couple of years ago there was a thread on here suggesting she was being restored for luxury trips? Did the restoration happen?
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11 minutes ago, Ricardo said:
Can someone point out where this negativity is ?? All I can see is help and advice i see nothing negative at all , sure not everyone may agree that Robins approach to things but its up to him its his life and his money , however some people may wish to ask a question or 2 as I did last night , now if asking why such a large vessel is now deemed by some as negative then I find that both rude and insulting to the person asking a perfectly normal question , like I said I can't see any negativity on this thread at all and posts like the 2 iv quoted do nothing for the harmony of this thread or the forum they purely serve to ridicule others for A- asking a question and B- having a different point of view neither of which are negative in anyway what so ever .
You and I clearly see/read things differently.
Helpful advice would be practical solutions/encouragement to the various issues Robin is encountering.
Negativity would be sugesting he would have been better of choosing something smaller and less expensive after his not inconsiderable investment has already been made. Neither of those two options are helpful and some might view them as negative and unhelpful!
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29 minutes ago, Maxwellian said:
Robin, I am loving you following your dreams. Ignore the negative comments. I have been reading your posts and watching your videos for years now and it has npbeen obvious that this is what you needed. Go for it, enjoy it and don’t let anyone else detract from it.
Well said that man ...... this thread is neither the place or time for negativity and i'm not really sure why they do it.
Keep your end goal in focus and enjoy the challenges/learning curve of your journey.
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I think people need to realise that they are anonymous to most viewers.
By this I mean the reader is not aware how knowledgeable a respondant is. Over time you get a feel for those whose opinion can be valued and whose should be ignored.
So if you offer advise that is questioned/ignored just shrug your shoulders and role your eyes.
The first person I trusted to teach me how to sail came very highly recommended (he was a self proclaimed expert) so I naively thought this could be very informative.
There was a good breeze and we were skimming along very fast. When it came to turn round and return he said .... err how do you think we should turn around?
I answered that I would leave it up to the expert at which point he disapeared below decks to assume the crash position, leaving me to turn the boat.
Anyway I have a healthy sceptism regarding self proclaimed experts. As I get to know them it quickly becomes apparent who is the bull dodoer.
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Swearing appears to be the least offensive act in todays polite society.
So many inoffensive words are adopted by minority groups who subsequently cry wolf when said words are used publicly.
I have been very careful to avoid any contentious word but it wouldn't surprise me if people took offense at the word "minority"!
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What a delightful reminder that ..... not that many years ago ...... people knew how to have fun.
When and why did this change?
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Rain turning to wet snow in Norwich.
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1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said:
We seem to manage this ok in cars!
It's basically down to speed.
You don't need/want strong bright lights to safely progress at walking pace.
If we were to increase speed limits on the Broads in-line with country lanes then increased illumination would be necessary along with ear defenders to aid ignoring the indignant shouts from moored crew.
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14 hours ago, JawsOrca said:
We also have two huge spot lights on Orca as on the River Ant again it's a must as the river is far to narrow not to use them. They are positioned low and pointed downwards as to not affect my night vision and they are not used if there are other boats on the move (which their hardly isn't) and turned off when passing close to other boats as to not be a jerk and shine in their windows, personally I see no difference in using spotlights on boats than on the road, it's far more dangerous to use on road if you ask me.
Night vision is a complex topic. It takes a minimum of 10 minutes for your eyes to adjust to night vision and it continues to improve after this,
One unwanted bright light can set the clock back to zero causing great inconveniance.
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I had know idea that a council could issue these kind of orders I really think that this could lead to all kinds of "official" abuse.
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999 ..... a lot cheaper than arranging breakdown cover don't you think ..... at least they got ashore before closing time.
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Perhaps the answer is to allow drink driving ..... that should keep most drunken pedestrians off the the roads!!!
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I think the moral of your tale is that a proper lookout should be maintained at all times to avoid the odd surprise.
At least a sail boat can be spotted coming.