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I think we must have always been lucky because we have never hit "traffic" at Ludham.
We have always had a clear run at the bridge.
That video does show quite well how one boat struggling a little can have a knock on effect though.
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I am going to ask the obvious question as well.
It is pitch black in that video. Hire boats are not allowed to navigate at night. What were they doing on the river after dark?
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That's a bit more than ran aground!!
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11 minutes ago, RS2021 said:
This looks like Tesla's rapid charging set up. I think it gives something like a 90% charge in 10 mins. If we go down this route, you don't need these everywhere, probably just boatyards. It will make charging similar to filling up with water, stop for 10 mins and then carry on. If you pair these with water points, you can do both at the same time (just don't mix the two!) and then carry on to any mooring you like.
However if it is anything like Tesla chargers it will only work with Tesla cars so you will have to go and find a charging point that is compatible with your boat/car while hoping you have enough battery power to get there
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Broads Boat "Six of Hearts"
https://motorboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/motor-boats-classic-for-sale/647596
Looks like she need a lot of work. Would need deep pockets for this one. Is priced accordingly though.
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14 hours ago, Cheesey69 said:
Until they carry a Stanley knife.
what about fencing in the yacht station and redirect the footpath around.This is why we always moored with all four ropes tied back onto the boat on the rivers. They might cut one or two ropes but they are unlikely to hang around long enough to cut all four without being noticed.
We were perhaps just lucky but we didn't have any ropes cut or get set adrift in 13 years of boat ownership despite mooring in some pretty unsavory places at times.
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2 hours ago, Smoggy said:
The first three are worth a look just to have a wander around Jones yard, they shift a lot of boats there and have a great shiney thing shop, or as we call them
swindlerieschandleries.I think my favourite of the list is the little Brinks 25. For some reason I quite like that.
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1 hour ago, Victoryv said:
So , Mr big private boat has decided he can no longer live without running his generator again, 2 hrs now!, time to leave I think, once it stops raining
What rain?
It's blazing sunshine here in Worksop!!
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31 minutes ago, rightsaidfred said:
Before we all panic that day is a long way off, Diesel cars will still be around long after the cut off date for new cars, by the time they get around to boats a whole load of new technologies will be in place.
Fred
Or they will have pushed back the date for the ban on sales of petrol and diesel cars because they realise their target is not achievable
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A few to be looking at:
(Don't be put off by location. Smaller boats like these can be transported very cheaply on trailers behind 4x4's)
http://www.jonesboatyard.co.uk/boat-sales/norman-25-centre-cockpit-boat-for-sale-7198.html
http://www.jonesboatyard.co.uk/boat-sales/shetland-640-boat-for-sale-7210.html
http://www.jonesboatyard.co.uk/boat-sales/hardy-regatta-19-boat-for-sale-6987.html
https://motorboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/freeman-23-for-sale/666375
https://motorboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/brinkcraft-25-for-sale/668846
https://motorboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/sea-aird-for-sale/661541
https://motorboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/colvic-21-for-sale/577392
https://motorboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/elysian-27-for-sale/666740
https://motorboats.apolloduck.co.uk/boat/norman-29-for-sale/668690
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12 hours ago, PaulN said:
In my book, generators are engines, what we need is more shore power available particularly on the B.A. 24 hour free moorings. Boats now are more power hungry, with immersion heaters, microwaves, hair driers etc. Also stable power is required for TV's, laptops, phone chargers etc.
Many hire cruisers now are provided with shore power connecting cables, but what do we have:
Acle bridge has just had power pillars installed, but only near the bridge. Why weren't these installed the length of the moorings, when they were very recently refurbished.
Womack. No power. I know these are parish owned, but I'm sure the parish wouldn't mind if the B.A installed such a facility free of charge. Power is available to connect to nearby.
Horning staithe: Only half the few moorings are within most boats reach for power.
Hoveton Viaduct with the B.A. tourist office next to it. Why isn't power available all the way along.
Burgh Castle moorings being refurbished by B.A.. No sign of any power being installed, yet buildings with power are close hence a nearby main.
The list can go on and on. Shore power is requirement of the immediate future. Come on B.A., hurry and address this problem
Looking forward to reading forum members views on this and our 21st century needs. We need quite moorings and engines running for hours drive me mad.
Surely the answer is to make boats self sufficient rather than relying on shore power?
We could be out for weeks at a time when we had our cruiser and it never needed to be plugged in or run the engine when moored up and it had all of the 21st century mod cons required. The battery bank was sized to suit the power demands of the boat.
If that can be achieved on a small boat there is no reason it can't be replicated on a larger boat.
The answer isn't more electric posts, it is boats that are designed and set up properly.
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18 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said:
A few years back,there was a boat in front of us.There dog fell into the water.We were a bit in front of us.I put my foot down to get close.Took some time to get the dog on board. Was a bit worrying at times got close to the prop.
Our dog fell off the boat on a regular basis. Fortunately we could see him from wherever he was on the boat so could see when he fell in and he had the sense to swim to the back to be fished out again. (His legs are not long enough to reach the props!!)
Brilliant news that the dog in question has been found.
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56 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said:
The reports from Silverline customers are always very good, a friend of mine has hired from them on several occasions.
I'm sure they are and they are another fleet that is very well turned out but the interiors of their older boats at least could do with updating now.
They are another fleet that have a very high pet charge as well!
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19 minutes ago, andyg said:
I'd agree with you on the interiors, quite a few of the older boats could do with updating internally. The same could of been said for quite a few of the old summercraft fleet. Looked absolutely immaculate on the outside but internally the upholstery, galley units etc were past there sell by date. I remember being quite surprised by all the water stained wood in the saloon on grecian girl and well worn upholstery. Immaculately clean but a bit of a let down.
The Silverline fleet are the same.
Although there is probably nothing wrong with them, they are not the most modern interiors.
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I will be interested to hear how you rate the yard when you get back.
Their boats always look very smart and well turned out but the interiors look very dated and their pet charges are a little high despite all of their boats being pet friendly.
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Not surprised. I'm unable to work today. I'm too hot as well
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It looks a bit quieter than the last time we went
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16 minutes ago, ranworthbreeze said:
It is many years since we stopped and had a meal at the Jamaica Inn. The meal was OK be what touched me was the remoteness of the inn.
That's the appeal of the place really. As you say the food and drink are nothing out of the ordinary but the location is spectacular.
We are booked in at the Tan Hill next month with the van on our way back from the Lake District. We don't expect the food or drink to be exceptional there either but the location should more than make up for that.
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2 hours ago, Chelsea14Ian said:
Can't promise we are going to head for Jamica Inn.So we may not pass the building. If we do I will try to get some photos.
We loved it at the Jamaica Inn. Fab place.
We are hoping to stay over in the van the next time we are down that way.
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We tend to visit Cornwall in October when it is a lot quieter and still relatively mild.
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I don't mind it. It's certainly priced well for a 2019 boat.
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The ferry from Mevagissey to Fowey is worth the ride.
Lovely pubs and cafes in Fowey as well and then the ferry ride back again. Wasn't expensive from memory.
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The site we usually stay on when we are in Cornwall is just up the road from Mevagissey in Boswinger. It is walkable to Mevagissey. Love that area of Cornwall.
Can't wait to go back at some point. Maybe next year.
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We love Cornwall. Giving it a miss this year in favour of the Lake District and Scotland but will definitely be down that way next year for a couple of weeks in the van.
Hopefully it might be a bit less busy next year :)
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October Boat (lack Of) Availability!
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We have hired the sliding roof type boats in October and found that the roofs could be drafty but that was easily fixed with a length of pipe lagging.