[Water Rail Out And About.]

Seen on the river this morning with a big smile on his face, so he seems to be okay.

[Broom 32 Sea Pilot]

The model is just Broom 32, Sea Pilot was the name Broom gave to the ones fitted out for their hire fleet. We have hired them a number of times and they are lovely, comfortable and practical boats. I have an idea that one or two forum members own one.

[Breaking News]

26 minutes ago, ChrisB said:

Well there is a "riddle of the sands"

Erskine?

[Mudweighting (northern Broads)]

2 hours ago, Lulu said:

What is the general advice on how to mudweight?
 

We had an embarrassing incident at the Beccles Wooden Boat Show last year when we were the photographer boat. We threw the mudweight in (yes it was attached to the boat before anyone says anything!) and didnt realise we had gradually drifted into the main ‘shipping lane’   We hastily pulled the mudweight back up and skulked back to the original position hoping no one had noticed... I seem to remember some advice on where we went wrong but I cant find  it and think with chaos about to begin, we need to be able to safely mudweight 

Hi Lulu

A couple of things. Did you let out most or all of the full length of the rope attached to your mudweight? Beginners often keep the rope too short - it is best for the pull on the mudweight to be as horizontal as possible (within reason, of course!). Also, when lowering the mudweight once you get it at or close to water level let it go all at once rather than lowering gently. That gives it a chance to bed into the mud.

Lastly, was this on Oulton Broad by any chance? It's the only place we've ever dragged, I suspect the bottom isn't as muddy as most other spots, at least in places!