JohnK

Thank you, and yeah, I was very proud. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The skating part I’m being very sensible ... I’ll be sitting in the coffee shop. I’m just the driver taking her training. She’s represented GB, I can’t let go of the side [emoji57] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That looks a nice bit of kit. Are you going to be monitoring multiple batteries with it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m taking my youngest ice skating today (ironic isn’t it?) in Basingstoke. It’s a bit of a trek from Lincs (not on the scale of SwanR’s though) Can’t decide whether to take the stupidly powerful rear wheel drive or 4x4 (neither are going to see ten years old, 100k miles or be worth £5k ever again just in case you think I’m trying to be flash [emoji57]) I’m thinking the snow and ice have gone off major roads and no more due today so either should be fine. Am I being an idiot? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m enjoying it. Don’t normally watch it because I don’t like Drew much. At least I know why now, he doesn’t like boats [emoji57] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[emoji106] Thanks for sharing that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Found some better pictures. Sorry for hijacking the thread but at least I’ve got dog on boat wearing life jacket now [emoji57] Last picture is even on the Broads. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

She normally just stares at the water. She looks annoyed because I called her to have her photo taken [emoji57] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think you’d be assisting rather than lifting. If he / she did fall in at least they would be kept afloat and you’d have something to hang on to and it would help whoever helped you to lift. If it’s a worry keeping a boat hook nearby might help too. Thank you. She’s completely obsessed with the water. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We’ve got an old border collie that loves the water. A life jacket helps a lot as the better ones have a handle that makes it a lot easier lifting them. Completely unhelpful picture as not on a boat and without life jacket [emoji57] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think you’ve convinced me to “let it develop” as my old foreman used to say. Thanks all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I didn’t know that. I assumed different types suited different water rather than different uses. If I do nothing how bad will it get? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Has anyone else not received theirs yet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha, get it now, very good. Clearly I’d have got it straight away if it wasn’t for the turkey, beer and gin! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks folks. I will tilt the outboard out of the water. It looks like the anodes need replacing but otherwise I think it’s ok (although to be fair I haven’t run it yet). I don’t have a trailer for it. As I see it I have three options..... 1. Do nothing 2. Get a hull brush (or whatever they’re called) and do my best to manually clean it. I do have 270 degree access when it’s moored. 3. Pay someone to get it out and anti foul it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What do people tend to do with GRP boats that are in the Broads all year round? I guess the other stupid newbie question I should ask is do GRP boats need to be treated differently to wood? We’re talking 15’ day boat with outboard. I do get my ski boat anti fouled that sits at Goodchilds but that’s more about not loosing performance. Not sure what to do with the day boat (or what’s been done to it in the past) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for that. I found these too. http://marine-tech.co.uk I’ve no idea if they’re any good. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good outboard dealer on the broads? Ideally with plenty of stock and good advice. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

This might help: Bilge Pump Filters - Mandatory? http://forum.norfolkbroadsnetwork.com/index.php?/topic/14207-Bilge-Pump-Filters---Mandatory%3F The summary (I think) is that you either need a tray that catches any engine oil that could escape or a filter that traps the oil on the bulge pump line. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m thinking if I find a petrol outboard I’ll use it otherwise I’ll buy an electric one. If i go electric on 1st April I’ll change it from motor to electric boat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My better half pays much more attention than me and she reckons the previous owner paid £64.25 for this year which means it appears to have been registered as a motor boat. So we’re good until the end of March. Just need a little petrol or electric outboard (unless I find one in the shed I’m also about to gain [emoji57]) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thought as much. Thanks for the confirmation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for that. I suspect you’re right (although I did find the registration form online). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If the BA dropped the tolls wouldn’t the result of that be more boats? Compounding the problem further they’d then have less money to spend on moorings wouldn’t they? Maybe I’m adding two and two and coming up with five but I wouldn’t like see more boats unless the infrastructure supports it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is most probably a very stupid question that we all know the answer to. But I’d like confirmation if anyone knows. I’m about to gain a little rowing dinghy. Can I put a little electric outboard on it or by doing that am I breaching my registration? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk