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Ray
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Brilliant! Congratulations and many years happy cruising!
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That's a very good idea.. thank you
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I wonder if if would be feasible or popular enough to be worth doing, to consider boat specific discussions?
As a Safari owner I've noticed several questions about them lately and any answer is of interest to all Safari owners given their age and popularity. It made me wonder that if all such queries were grouped together it could become a very useful resource over time.
Of course the same applies to other boats and I guess there could be a danger of speading posts too thin if there are lots of seperate forums, so it is just a thought really.
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Good luck, I'm pretty sure she has been moored there for some time by the current owner. John and Lynne man the office, John is a Herbert Woods director and very knowledgeable and helpful as is Lynne.
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This has just arrived in my inbox, although you may have already seen it
https://www.watersidemarinesales.co.uk/boats-for-sale/hampton-mk-3-sparcol.html
May need a little updating but with a recent survey to view could well be worth a look at such a competative price!
(I bought from Waterside and found them very fair and helpful)
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Well it's completely different to my Safari outside doors, sorry that doesn't help, unless it indicates that it may not be original (or mine isn't!)
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It seems there is an investigation under way following a defective throw bag line during an exercise.
More detail here https://www.gov.uk/maib-reports/safety-warning-about-defective-throw-bag-rescue-lines
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Welcome! I know no better place for helpful advice, a new boat owner myself I would have made several costly mistakes with out the help of forum members!
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They also now have an online store, Coopers Direct -
http://www.coopersdirect.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=featured&Itemid=101
I'd be interested to know if you find a good replacement, it's on the "to do" list for my Safari as well.
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True enough, the voice recorder works almost intantly though. But that's not ideal, maybe userul in the odd situation but as you rightly say, not so easy for a conversation.
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28 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said:
Ok, How do you use a mobile phone to find out who's about on the water? or... I want to chat to Timbo and Regulo at the same time whilst at the helm. I'm heading under Potter, they are each heading for Thurne dyke, one from Stalham the other from Horning. What media am I best using?
No, Mobile phones are good (except in Horning) but not the best tool.
A WhatsApp group should work fairly well. On the northern broads I tend to get a weaker signal after Horning on the way the Wroxham but it's usable for most things other than streaming.
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"Open the .... bridge"
"Get out of the way"
"Don't forget the beer"
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Their web site is saying open 7 days a week so hopefully you should be OK
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She's a beauty! Congratulations!
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Lots of Cuckoos this year, particularly at a wild mooring a little north of Ludham Bridge just over a week ago. The flippin' thing cuckood all through the night!!!!
Very few Coots though and I don't think I've seen a single Moorhen. Quite a few Grebes with chicks though.
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Sounds like a great event! Good luck to all contestants... I will be doing my best to help everyone concerned by not taking my boat out at all that weekend!
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It's decided! We are going ahead, it's booked for 4th June!
I'm actually really excited about it, we love the boat and of course the broads in general so anything that keeps us on the water, not to mention the added confidence in the trickier moorings, is worth every penny.
Again I have to thank you great group of people for your advice and input and special thanks to Alan for a great recommendation
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I see, yes I can picture that now. I hope to speak to someone later to see what the options are.
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26 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:
Hi Ray
You could also speak to Paul at Swancraft (one of our sponsors at the right hand side here)
Lot of experience with these. I think it depends on the version of your Safari but full sliding roof version can be done, front door type (mark 3?) may need external type.
That's interesting, I hadn't appreciated that much difference between mk2 and mk3, I thought it was only superstructure and layout.
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1 hour ago, Ricardo said:
Never had one not even on a 57' narrow boat n they don't turn easy , didn't have one on a powles 33 nor on my current boat , sure they make life easier but its a lot of cash for not much resale value n the wind and the tide are free .
Horses for courses I guess , some love em I consider it cheating n don't want one , that probably comes from seeing way too many people over using them when a little more knowledge n skill would achieve exactly the same effect .
That's true and a very fair point... there is another aspect though, although I certainly need more knowledge and skill I could also do with a new knee and my wife a new shoulder!
I'm working on the skill and knowledge but maybe some mechanical/electrical extra crew wouldn't hurt meanwhile
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Good to know and glad you're pleased with it. Can I ask where you had it done please?
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It's amazing what a skilled helm can do! The answer I think must be that it's some kind of magic they use!
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Well the cost of having it fitted was an eye opener, I plucked a figure out of thin air as I do when I don't know what I'm talking about and was thinking about £2k.
Spending 25 to 30 percent of the boat's overall value needs some consideration, despite it making her worth a little more, if/when I come to sell there is a limit to how much a small 1975 boat is ever going to make.
I'd spend that much on a necessity but I'm not so sure about a luxury (unless I win the lottery)
Excellent advice all round concerning painting and anti fouling... I'd hate to think of how often I'd have got things wrong and how much money I would have wasted without all you great forum members and your friendly, helpful and freely given help and advice. Thank you one and all
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Hampton Safari
in General Discussion
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Took our Mk3 under Wroxham Bridge a few weeks back so you'll be OK there. Haven't done Potter yet but it should be fine... occasionally at least when the weather, tides and river level all come right at the same time.
I measured ours at 6' 7" airdraft, it's hard to get (or give) an exact figure as it varies with fuel level, water tank and holding tank level and crew on board.
Enjoy!