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PCL023
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I do get, it especially when a large wash hits moored boats. Some boats are affected more by this, to a certain extent it depends where you moor?
I find on the northern rivers our boat dose not tend to rock too violently, where I see others do when a boat producing a large wash goes by. It’s my Parents pass time to shout at these folks to slow down, as it can be the damage that is done to some of the biodegradable woodies. This is made worse on the southern rivers at low tide where there is a load more bank exposed.
Anyway, not sure who it was, but back in July on a similar thread someone suggested to download a free app, available both for ISO and Android, called Aweigh. It’s accuracy with regards to speed (via GPS) I’m sure will raise an eyebrow for some, but I must say I found it a good guide, humbling to know that I have never been too far out by the “watching behind me” method. There is some useful tide information on the app too, so you can plan your days never fighting the tide. It’s amazing just how much fuel we didn’t use during our two weeks up there, from Wroxham did all of the south, plus most of the north excluding the river Ant and back to Wroxham on 12 gallons of fuel.
Its worth having a look at the app, of course you do not need to have it running all the time so data should never be a worry. Once you’re tides are known, set your speed, I still check over my shoulder, and off you go. I’m quite sure it is something the yards could suggest could be used during the hand over?
Cheers
Paul
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We did PHB in our Ocean 30 last time in April 2015 just after a light refurb we carried out at Martham. It was blowing a gale, there were rollers running down the Thurne through the bridge. The gauge in the pilots office read 6’4” that was as low as it was going to get for quite sometime, so we were told. It was tight to be fair, not something I would want to do every week, also in case of not being able to get back. The 27’ Elysian MK1, we had first and original kept on the moorings at Martham was a doddle, 5’8” was the lowest we took her through, never had to worry about the bridge. With the Ocean 30 I would like to see 6’5” - 6’6” before we do it again. That said we have not needed to as we have Dad’s boat Nice One, that’s kept the other side if we want to venture up that way.
If you are looking for something that you don’t have to worry about PHB in, something with more rounded top sides would be the ticket. The Ocean 30s are great but when it comes to that bridge they are a bit square peg round hole. I always think it was a bit of a shame they didn’t lower the topside edges in the original design, to give the roof just a bit of an arc, it would not have needed much, there’s plenty of room/internal head height to spare...
Cheers
Paul
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I agree with CambridgeCabby, there is far too much emphasis put on “over land” speed. I was always told 5mph should not cause enough wash to rock a dinghy. Common sense, followed by a bit of thought for others wouldn’t go amiss, even if this is just to start with...
Always check over my shoulder just to make sure we are never putting out a too higher wash, making sure to slow down for moored craft etc.
That extra 1-2 mph the owner is gaining in the opening post equates to what, a 2-3 minute gain at destination depending on the start point? Its really not worth the noise and extra fuel...
Cheers
Paul
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Just watched the clips on line from last night. So who defines when GRP is at the end of its serviceable life? With wooden boats it’s normally a case, if my hand goes through it in many many places and subject to the cost to put it right, then possibly it is at its end of life. With GRP it may be slightly harder to determine, as structurally they are reasonably sound. Not seen too many delimitation cases, or for inland craft any that I have heard of that have sunk due to osmosis?
Our was built in 68, a GRP spring chicken compared to some, however there are plenty of years left in her, to the point in the future a full refit and engine upgrade would keep her going for another 50 years+....
its the same as the biodegradable woodies, may be these are not so environmentally friendly either, though with less of them about not so much of an issue I guess. Will watch tonight see what this brings, I do like the idea of up cycling of the old GRPs and woodies too.
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Paul
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Too true.... I guess that’s what came of cutting my teeth after leaving school working on these things at a Rover dealership. Funny how you remember things, that are no use to no one
. Things are a lot different now, I can boar most folks to tears with container refrigeration and shipping.... 
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O series for the 2.0 litres, S series for the 1.6 litre. The O series came from the Sherpa Van and was also used in the SD1 2000. Think it was the short lived 1.6 R series used in the first Maestro’s that we’re a derivative from the B series before these were changed to the S series? The bottom end of the O series was used for the base of the T series 2.0 16v twin cam used in the Rover 820. Not sure the O series was ever 16v? (It was a long time ago)....
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Hi Smitch6
A mate of mine has just upgraded his helm seat on his boat, it also is fixed on top of a storage unit. After a lot of thought and for very little cost he was able to pick up a very good condition 2nd hand front seat from a car. (Just remember what side you would like the adjustment on), so what he has now is a fully adjustable seat back, forth, recline and lumber support. It’s even part leather. He went for one from a smaller car as needed a smaller seat owing to space. It can be easily removed too if needed.
I must say it looks very good and is darn comfy. Could be an idea?
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Paul
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Yes she was one of 4 Jocelyn class they built, 28’.
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Loverly boat there, one of the best to enjoy all the broads on and most capable for handling solo. MB had started to re-engine some of their cruisers not sure what is fitted in to the Judith you have? I understand they may also be resurrecting a new (or not so new) addition to the fleet, not sure if they aim for this season or next?
Enjoy your time, you certainly have the weather for it. Love reading the write up and seeing the pictures, work comments are just getting in my way at the moment and I just can’t get to the boat so far this season, though get next week out of the way that should change.
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Paul
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See if you can get a dinghy from the yard, it will be good to keep the kids entertained, you can the drop a weight on any of the broads if the land moorings are full. It’s possible to then shuttle the crew over to the land/pub. There is always a fail safe/back/plan b in case. Just a thought.
Cheers
Paul
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That’s one thing the Chinese seem to have mastered very well, the build quality even to my most critical eye is very good, in fact a lot better than some of its rivals in the same price band, such as the Duster etc. Even quite a few of the more expensive OEM’s could learn a thing or two from them
Cheers
Paul
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Stretching the old workhorses legs (02 reg 75 tourer) tomorrow to unpack the boat and clean it up. It’s also done a number of trips to Martham this year readying the woodie too...
i have done things the other way around to most with regards to cars. Went from a MGZT to an XF 3.0l twin turbo Jag. Had the Jag for a year and a bit, only put 3500 miles on it in that time. Although I loved the car a lot, the running, yearly servicing costs , added to watching it sit outside the house devaluing not really getting used, also not wanting to use it on certain trips in case it got knocked in a car park, I chopped it in for the 75. Load what you want in to it, as comfortable as the Jag, cheap to run and for the price I paid for it it will never lose anything. Not bad when all that’s had to be done was a service (parts only, did it myself, no need for stamps at 17years old), two tyres and a set of wipers. That’s a years worth of motoring approx 5000 miles on a fraction on the running costs of the Jag. (The wife has one of the new MG’s ZS auto since Oct last year. I must say I’m very impressed especially for the price plus the 0% finance and all the toys). Before that she had an MG3, also a great little car very under rated as were the MG Rover group motors. Come what may of that EU thing-me-Bob it may have made sense to hold on to what was once the family silver?
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Paul
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As was the 2.3 (2300) a straight 6. Poor or lack of servicing did for a lot of these as it was the small one way valve in the head that would get blocked due to dirty old oil. The idea was once you switched the engine off oil would stay in the cam area.
It had the opposite effect when oil services were missed.
The v8 was a very. strong unit all alloy, it was some of the things that got bolted to it that were not so good.
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They were made to do this that’s the difference. It’s all about the line up with the key stone, the front hatch and being able to see the underside of the bridge at a given time
. Child’s play when you have done it a few hundred times 
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I guess there is no hard and fast rule here. There are some GRP,s built in the late 50’s and 60’s that out date some of the woodies that were built in the 70’s. I guess the life expectancy of GRP is greater and they tend to stick around longer than some of the same aged biodegradable woodies. Cars are therefore a bit different and tend to have a life span, look at the mk3 ford Escort, Austin Metro, etc, it’s a lot about how many remain. It’s the same as the Rover 75 mentioned, mine is now 17 years old. Do I keep because it is likely to be a classic? No it’s cheap very comfortable motoring and I like the car, it’s different. I get lots of folks coming up to me saying yo don’t see many of them any more...
Although we have GRP boat built in 1968, there are still plenty of them about, and they do have some “classics” lines compared to new builds of toady. I still don’t think you can beat those made from the real suff (wood) when it comes down to what is really regarded as a classic boat, just by the way these look, no matter when they were built.
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Paul
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It’s all doable. My Grandparents did this on their boat on the broads from retirement in to their 80’s when it got just too much. They had their moorings at Richardson’s, winter in the wet shed where the boat was put to bed from November through to March/April (there was little in the way of mod cons back then on the boat making winter not so comfortable), where they were on the point where the river splits to the yard and Staithe for the rest of the season. They had their permanent home back in Ipswich. We used to meet them most weekends or every so often on the boat some where to drop their post to them.
Theycould of course come back home at anytime but more often than not it was only for appointments etc.
This was back in the 80’s and 90’s.
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Paul
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It would probably have been quicker diversion
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The temporary lights just as you go in to Horning from Ludham direction were faulty yesterday, this made for quite some interesting events? (Reported so hopefully fixed now).
Also queued to the temporary lights on Wroxham Bridge, from about the end of Blackhorse broad, as you get out of Horning that took a while. I guess it was all due to the nice weather and extra hour of daylight? Once on to the maine road that passes Roy’s it’s seemed to flow quite well to the lights on the bridge.
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Bit late now but thought I would mention it, to change the N/S bulb on an MG ZT/75, turn the steering wheel hard lock to the O/S, pop open the inspection cover in the inner wheel arch, remove the rubber headlight back bung, unplug the bulb, remove the bulb, open the bonnet then while having one hand with the new bulb in position, you can look over the wing down to the back of the cluster, fit the new bulb , refit the rest back in reverse procedure. In all takes about 3 mins a side.
It gets harder on some newer cars that’s for sure.
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Paul
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Always treated this juncture with care, as stated it’s not worth the hassle, so let others pass. That said it is Thurne/mouth that leads on to the Bure, therefore it should not be treated any differently to any of the other rivers or dykes that lead on to the Bure/main river, such as the Ant. Think of these as “t” junctions with a minor road joining a main road.
As already said, always err on the side of caution, as not all folks are aware so it is better to be safe than sorry.
Cheers
Paul
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Creative Covers just finished ours this month. Very pleased with the outcome and service. If you go to their website their numbers are there, call the mobile number or send a text incase they are out and about. 👍🏻
Cheers
Paul
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What about classic river toll for boats over a certain vintage, like we see with classic cars? Could be a discount structure in place, we all like to see them on the water.
Cheers
Paul
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I guess we will have to see what impact this has in the area long term...
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As it may be known to some the BA are about to start work to remove the quay heading of more than half of the 24 BA public moorings on the viaduct stretch at Hoveton. I guess we will have to see what happens here, as at a guess this will leave space for around 10ish boats were the moorings will be retained upstream of the rail bridge.
I think it is just a shame and would like to think further BA 24hr moorings will become available elsewhere as a balance. (Though I very much doubt it).
Yes It can be quiet there at times, however when the bridge heights are favourable it is often full during the main season. Just makes you wonder during the peek where all these boats that get put through Wroxham bridge by the pilots, where they will go, as upstream of Wroxham is often rammed.
Just as well there are so many available moorings for everyone before Wroxham bridge so they can stop off in Wroxham/Hoveton!
Cheers
Paul
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. Things are a lot different now, I can boar most folks to tears with container refrigeration and shipping.... 
Radio Norfolk Now
in Broads Chat
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As it has already been pointed out, many know nothing or are aware of the wash their boats produce and it’s affect on others, trying to get everywhere in a week or two, add to that, again what has already been stated about lack of instruction on hire and day boat hand over, attitude is hard to change with a minority of the I’m alright jack lot, so to mitigate an issue, start with what can be accomplished?
As much as we would all like it to be this, issue will never be completely eradicated, mitigated maybe?
Cheers
Paul