oldgregg

Emissions control systems on diesel vehicles are an absolute joke (in my opinion). All they really achieve is to make diesel cars much less reliable than petrol - Unless regularly driven long distances at a decent speed. Perhaps that's the aim, though. I don't think any car manufacturer actually wants to sell them any more, and modern small-displacement turbo petrol engines have low emissions. And that's what it's all about - Manufacturers are fined by the EU if the average CO emissions of the vehicles they sell are above a certain level. This is where manufacturers like Toyota have been very clever with their (extremely reliable) hybrid system, which has market appeal at last and drives their average CO emissions nice and low. And it's protected by so many patents that no other manufacturer can come even close to copying it. VW's workaround for hybrids is laughable in comparison. Others like Ford have had to go to all sorts of lengths to avoid the fines... I'm told they actually stopped making 2 litre diesels for a period of time in order to avoid the fines for that period. Customers were told some old pony by the dealers and nobody was any the wiser... Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

Hire boats seem to mostly use the Wema GPS speedos like this sort of thing.. https://wema.co.uk/collections/gauges-1/products/digital-gps-speedometer?variant=29345614215 More ££ than a handheld, but once fitted it's always there and you don't have to mess about with batteries or having your phone balanced at the helm with the screen constantly on.

I bet that flies with a 43 Nanni! Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

If you can get one within budget, a 'genuine' Bounty 27 aft cockpit (the later models with part-moulded interior) are a good boat for the money. Safari 25's are a good boat, but the beds are not suitable for taller people.

Would that be the one named after Trigger's tool of the trade?

No, they just have poor taste. Allegedly. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

A lot of yards do tend to fit the very simple (on/off switch and a temperature knob) thermostats as hirers find them much easier. The more sophisticated model has its uses, as you can set it to stay on for a certain time - for example long enough that you'll be in bed when it goes off. Similarly, you can set it to come on in the morning at a sensible time so you're not cold when you wake up.

Remember not to use a password...

I don't think they'll help getting the developers to release the updated plugin any quicker.

I think tech team will have raised a support ticket as they're a paying customer...

24 hours? Do yours generate at night?

It probably will be, yeah... Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

The problem with that data is the line where it states "last recorded level at 5:30AM", so it can't be used as a data feed. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

If you use the search on the forum here, you should find quite a lot over the years.. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

Moon Discovery is basically the same as Carousel, and is similar to Broadsman but with a dining area in place of the mid cabin. You'll probably find plenty of reviews for those. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

Well.. I was thinking of high season on the Broads. It can be tricky if you leave it a bit late in the day and are in a popular area - But there's always a plan B, and of course the old 22KG Broadland handbrake. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

A wise choice - They're by far the better-maintained fleet of the two operating up there!

A lot of money was spent on the Caley in the late nineties, as the Locks were falling apart by that point. It all works fairly well now and there are a lot of pontoons for mooring at the popular places. It's true that there are not an enormous number of towns you can moor at, but there are enough and there are nice spots such as Dochgarroch, Invergarry Castle, Laggan Locks or the Great Glen Water Park. You can also usually moor overnight on the transit pontoons for all of the Locks if it's after 5pm and so long as you move the boat before they open again in the morning. Bouy and anchor moorings are not allowed anymore, but it's a very different situation to the Broads where you can be cruising at dusk desperately trying to find somewhere to moor and ending up tied up to a tree in the middle of nowhere.

It's a lovely waterway, quite different to the Broads and a little bit more of a challenge in places. Speed limits seem to be optional on most of the waterway. There's no rush to moor up at lunchtime as there are more moorings than hire boats, although you are partly limited by the 9-5 operation of the lock keepers - Not an issue on the Lochs though obviously. Loch Ness is immense, four hours to cross and twenty minutes across. Keep down the middle for the smoothest crossing, even though it can be a bit daunting. Probably the nicest places to visit are Fort Augustus, Drumnadrochit and of course the Falls of Foyers. The Clansman hotel is terrible and best avoided. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

Or if you can work out the model then perhaps someone might work with you on the other bit... Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

No that's about the size of it. Some do find them easier than the digital controls. Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

We bought some bits in Brian Wards recently... 10% discount as an NBN member!

Spotted this afternoon crossing Barton.... Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

Unless I'm mistaken, these prototyping tools mentioned above are only being used for building plugs? So a proper mould tool and traditional lay-up of an actual set of mouldings is still required - And storage for the mould tools.... Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

F1 teams use 3D printers for windtunnel parts but not for the full-size pieces so I would guess they don't suit composites so well? Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app