Kitch22

Thanks for the reply, I wonder what the new plans are?

Hi all, I had a few people message me things about future flood planning options from the government. I was very disappointed to see one option of letting the broads take the brunt of it all and being done with it. Anyone know of any further information on this subject? We need to save the broads, already lost a lot of them from being sold off privately, un cared for and now un navigable or just blocked off. We are loosing more and more beautiful water ways. on the other hand, if tolls keep going up like they have been, then I’m sure these problems can be resolved. 🙄 Thanks guys kitch https://icenipost.com/save-the-norfolk-broads-broads-society-response-to-flooding-plan/?fbclid=IwAR3zHAZGR8UD82MYbDFdc4eotAgiGmiR2fKS2EgbrBLxClQS5TT9EjWho0U

Looks great Griff keep up the good work. I may actually bump into you one day. Maybe have already with out knowing. Will keep a look out next time I’m down the shed.

My last comment referring to this post :) DEFINITELY WORTH A LOOK!

I can’t say enough how great full I am for your help in this puzzle. Thank you Patchett for posting, and for all your time sharing those wonderful pictures. CrestaDonna was the last of the wooden fleet and she is in very good order still today thanks to my dad who originally restored her. She will provide many more happy memories and more photos to come. Thanks again Patchett I’m sure many people will really appreciate your post and link :)

What are the dimensions for this plaque? I want to make one similar

So what is the actual date of build completion for Cresta Donna? 1982? I will get a brass plate made for her with her original name, date of birth and MFB on it.

Thank you very much I really appreciate it. Plain white sails it is then

I have so many questions I don’t know where to start. Firstly I would like to restore as much as possible to original build. Were the sails just plain white? Any markings? Need new ones but want to get them as close to original as possible. Don’t have any spare ones kindling around do you? Haha

That’s fantastic to hear, someone with some information. I have many stories concerning Cresta Donna. She was my dads pride and joy and now me and my brother are getting her back up to scratch. My email is kitch22@me.com and pictures would be very much appreciated. I was also sad to hear of so many Cresta’s being chopped up.

We get kingfishers in the boat shed all the time

Keep the BMC, restore it, somethings are built properly in the first place. This engine will out live you

Yes please, I noticed your name. You must be full of information:)

That’s sad did you get any pics of the boat? Am I right in thinking this is the sister vessel and is very similar?