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1 hour ago, Davydine said:
They also have Coral Emblem
Aha, I think that clears up where the other BBC AF35 has ended up!
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The AF35 Scorpio seen above is now in private hands, moored in front of my parents boat. Not sure about the other one though, I only saw one at NYA.
A fair number of the BBC boats went through NYA Horning, an AF42 is still there now.
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Awww lovely woofer, reminds me of our old Meggie, congrats Griff!
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46 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said:
Does anybody know where I can get said decals?
I used 'Art and Sea' (online) for mine last month, perhaps not the cheapest but I am very happy with the quality and service. They also had a good selection of fonts and a decent 'designer' tool so you can see what your decals will look like etc.
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11 hours ago, CambridgeCabby said:
Would also love to hear of MM’s new boats chosen name , or should there be a forum competition , the winner to attend the renaming and provide liquid sustenance of course
I believe the name NYX will be moving to the new boat, if I recall correctly?
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Hope all goes well Ian, good luck!
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I'm with Alan Boswell for my '78 Safari and all I had to do was fill out a self survey questionaire. I first insured this boat with them in May '19 so perhaps things have changed.
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17 minutes ago, SwanR said:
I didn't know that. Whereabouts is this please? Could be useful to know.
As you approach the bridge you have the large Boatyard on your right which is Wayford Marine, there is an entrance dyke (third dyke/entrance along)which is shared with StayGB and the mooring is on the river at the corner of this entrance dyke. I believe there is signage to mark it.
I think that's the official space but I have seen hire boats in other spots too always worth asking if you need to moor up, I suspect if they can fit you in somewhere then they will.
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23 minutes ago, SwanR said:
Wayford Bridge is lovely but there is probably only room for about three boats at the mooring - you might not want to chance going through the bridge as it's another one with low headroom where you have to be careful even if you should get under depending on the river levels up there. But it's still a beautiful stretch of river to cruise.
There is also a visitor mooring at Wayford Marine, £15 overnight charge.
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38 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said:
I've just remembered, there's a new set of moorings near or at Oby dyke. Does anybody know anything about them?
I believe these are the ones that are a part of the Bureside holiday(caravan)park, I enquired about them in May/June '19. My memory is a tad fuzzy(I have spoken to many boatyards since!) but I think they run a 'season' from March to November so not sure what winter access is like.
Worth a call though, great central location IMO.
32 minutes ago, ChrisB said:Who also own Acle Dyke I believe.
They do indeed:) I spoke to them a week or two ago but no moorings available.(for a Safari anyway).
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Excellent news MM! Congratulations on your purchase!
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The other side of 'don't stop the engine until boat is secured' is don't cast off until the engine is running! Had to play pass the battery(boat to boat) with my brother in law mid Salhouse Broad after he did just that only to find his starter solenoid went clickclickclickclickclickclick when he turned the key!
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The Broads have pretty much always been a part of my life and unless I win big on the lotto it's the only waterway that I would own a boat on. However I do rather fancy hiring on the Scottish Lochs and the Thames but narrowboats hold very little appeal.
We did have a run on the Great Ouse from St Ives to Earith earlier this year which was ok but I didn't get that same feeling that I do on the Broads.
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On 24/09/2020 at 14:05, RealWindmill said:
100% agree with you Andy.
Take this logic a step further and think about road users. To be allowed on the roads you have to demonstrate that you have studied the Highway Code and have to be able to more or less quote it chapter and verse before being allowed a license.
Perhaps its about time a similar system for boat drivers existed.
( put in a smug emoiji here as I already have all the boating tickets ).
On 24/09/2020 at 20:04, RealWindmill said:My point of licensing or training, call it what you will, is that small boating is fun. Just jump on and do it like " swallows and amazons" . No problem.
However the large high tech behemoths that are hired out today need a different skillset and a knowledge of boat handling and water awareness is essential if they are to be driven safely.
All other leisure pursuits in high tech vehicles require training and licensing. You cant just jump into a light aircraft and take to the skies or jump into the sea in scuba gear or drive your car without proving your competence to someone first and get a license.
I learnt to sail on a dinghy sailing holiday in the Greek Islands when a teenager. It was a course but also still a holiday. Next time I went I was competent and licensed to be solo.
In my system, first time skippers on the Broads would have the same. Their first time would be a learning holiday with a ticket at the end, then next time they would be welcome back solo. ( bit like Vaughan did for his NZ ladies - only for the whole holiday or until competence was proved. Think of the jobs for some of you local instructors ).
I think these are probably the posts to which Vaughan refers, I was trying to quote them with another from later in the thread myself but got in a mess.
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Yep still working here too.
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Just adding a few of my thoughts on all this......
If the proposed accompanied tuition model were to be adopted(which does actually sound like a good solid solution - in theory), are there some 300 (40% of 800)odd qualified, self employed instructors available to take up the role?
I would certainly like to see such a scheme offered on a voluntary take up basis for those who wished to really get the best from their holidays but I can see that making it compulsory would likely put off the more casual/last minute holiday maker, which would no doubt have a detrimental effect on the hire industry.
A question for those in the trade, I don't suppose it would be workable but has a Yarmouth/Breydon pilot service ever been considered?
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Hello, I'm afraid such manuals don't typically exist, you might find manuals for specific pieces of equipment on board(engine/gearbox/fridge/cooker etc) but an overall one was probably never produced.
It's a bit like houses, they dont have manuals either.
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For Sale, stainless pulpit removed from my Safari, need it gone asap as need the space in my lock up.
Currently located in North Essex but can bring to The Broads if needed.
Is it worth 40 quid to anyone?
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Thanks for all the replies folks, I think I am going to try the Hurricane ones as I had a close look at some the other day and they seem decent enough for the money.
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7 hours ago, JennyMorgan said:
Twelve fenders, on a Hampton, wow! Personally I'd recommend a few big sausage ones over a load of small ones.
That aside, cruising around you'll soon find a few floating in the reeds waiting for a new boat to dangle from. Just wish the hire yards would all use matching fenders though.
Shabby chic is the way!
Yeah I know 12 does seem a lot but there are 5 fender eyes down each side so I figured I'd use them all, plus I want 2 smaller ones on the stern rather than 1 large one.
As for salvaged fenders, over the years we must have fished at least a boats worth out of the reeds n rivers, occasionally complete with rope and eye!
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Thank you Vaughan, always a pleasure to read these historical posts
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Hey folks, I need to equip my Hampton Safari with a complete set of fenders(12!) and would like to canvass opinion regarding brands if I may please?
If I needed a couple I would just go for Anchor Marine or Polyform ones without thinking as these are the best looking(IMO) and seem to be very well made etc but as I need so many the cost saving of going for something like Majoni or Hurricane is appealing. However if those brands do not last very well then I would rather bite the bullet and buy something decent straight off the bat.
So if anyone has any experience of these or any other value brands I would be interested and grateful for your thoughts, thanks.
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Lifted this from .Gov website, just to clarify the situation for boats...
"The hire of a boat will qualify for the temporary reduced rate provided that it is suitable for holiday accommodation and is being held out in this way. Boats being hired for a day to enjoy the activity of sailing for example will not qualify for the temporary reduced rate as they are not being used for holiday accommodation."
Taken from here
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hotels-holiday-accommodation-and-vat-notice-7093
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Ratchet Crimping Tools, £2
in The Broadscot Lounge
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What Grendel said.......
When the wire gets very fine/thin crimps don't always grip it too well.
Although there are smaller heat-shrink crimp connecters, white in colour that do a pretty good job, I am not sure they are generally available.
When using crimps I always use a heat shrink version whenever possible, it both seals the joint from moisture and adds strength to the join.