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    Coldham Hall

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    For the first time in many years we stopped here for lunch and a few pints.

    It was really lovely, good food and the staff were great, very nice and welcoming. Can highly recommend a visit here, we will certainly be back.

    Danni dog has also awarded the coveted 5 Bone rating! 🍗🍗🍗🍗🍗

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    Engine Oil Query

    in Technical Questions and Answers

    Posted

    My engine has only done 30 hours since it's last service in October, which is not a lot but it includes the winter months.

    I just did a quick oil level check with the dipstick and the oil is so clean that at first I thought it was too low to be registering.

    I'm not complaining but I have never seen such clean oil on a dipstick and I've naturally done many many oil level checks over the years.

    So, just checking in with more knowledgeable members that this isn't a sign of an underlying problem despite being a good thing on the face of it?

    Nanni 50 1995 (not re-engined at any time as far as I know)

    Power Pole Etiquette

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Assuming those posts are the same as the ones in their private moorings you have to "load" them using a card. The boats you saw either had cards from Woods already or were using money left on the post by previous visitors.

    If those posts are not on the same system... ignore the above 🙂

    Boat Safety

    in Speakers' Corner:

    Posted

    Would it be possible or practicle to train up a team of handover instructors? 

    In the same way cleaners are hired for changeover days maybe living around rivers are enough retired and experienced people who could supplement their income and enjoy being involved.

    On the face of it I realise it doesn't sound very practicle but even though it will increase costs a little it could be made to work and it could prove popular with hirers.

    It would increase the time available for handover instruction and the possible decrease in accident damage and increase in reputation would mitigate some of the cost.

    I should add this is just "thinking out loud" I know nothing about running a boat yard or business (obviously 🙂)

    Boat Safety

    in Speakers' Corner:

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, Meantime said:

    Oh the irony, it's not so long ago that they actually lowered one of the bridges!, but they did manage to repaint most of it! :facepalm:

    I didn't know that! Which one?

    Boat Safety

    in Speakers' Corner:

    Posted

    52 minutes ago, FlyingFortress said:

    May I ask who or what is 

    The Association of Inland Water Authorities ?

    https://aina.org.uk/

    "AINA is the industry membership body in Great Britain for organisations with statutory or other legal responsibility for the management, maintenance and operation of navigable inland waterways for navigation.

    Collectively, we regard such bodies as ‘Inland Navigation Authorities’. In discharging their duties, navigation authorities deliver widespread public benefits."

    Boat Safety

    in Speakers' Corner:

    Posted

    How important are dual controls really? A week or 2 on hire, you could try an alternative layout boat next time. By the time you've decided (and are lucky enough) to own your own boat you have an idea of what style you prefer.

    Of course, if you are like me (and a few others here 😁) you can enjoy a boat (or 3 😂) and change until you find "the one"

    Dual steer strikes me as a gimmick, although the weather is a factor in it's favour it's possible with any style of boat to cruise comfortably in most conditions!

    Boat Safety

    in Speakers' Corner:

    Posted

    I have a safety concern about probably the best practice to avoid drowning and yet noticeably the least well observed. Life jackets! I am a good case in point. Mine is within easy reach of the helm as are my crew's and my dog's but they are very rarely worn.

    There is a strange compulsion to believe other people should wear them but I'm always careful so it's OK. I am in fact, the sort of person that I would call a fool... I am also a non swimmer!

    Is there an argument for an actual law requiring the use life jackets? No doubt it would be unpopular but would eventually catch on with the occasional shout of "life jacket" from Rangers. Just as we perhaps resisted compulsory car seat belts at first but now wouldn't dream of driving without one.

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