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Hi, Virgin Boater here. With all this talk of low bridges, I have a simple question,: why don't thy build new taller bridges? I guess many are historic, but are they fit for modern purposes? Or are they all part of the challenge?

Vigin boater here again! Thanks for all the advice so far. O.K., so let's say I hire a boat from Ferry Marina, Horning. What would a one weeks itiniary look like? I'd would want to get around and see the sites, but without completely knackering myself! I don't know any of the towns - it's all new to me. (Let's assume that my boat might not go under the small bridges). Still hypothetical at the moment...

And wat is a "staithe " please?

Most useful catcouk! Not sure what you meant above? I've never been to Wroxham anyway.

Hi, Virgin boater here again! I was looking a boats for my first beoads trip. I saw one or two that were 'Eco' and seemed to have electric engines, powered by generators. Does this work well or to is it to be abvoided? I of course know no differance.

Thanks Maurice. I was thinking of May or June, depending on avaialbility. When do the fishermen start again?

Is it propelled by electric motors? Doe sthat work?

I note that some boats are booked up in may, June and July next year but avaiable in August. Why? What's wrong with August?

"Please note: will not pass under Wroxham, Potter Heigham, Wayford or Beccles old bridges". So does the statement above serious affect what Itineraias that I can see do? Need I worry? Can I go to Wroxam, for example, and berth before the bridge as I can't pass under it?

Thanks everyone. Most boats dont seem to have a shower tray - is the bathroom a like a wet room?

Thanks Maceswinger. Being older a comfortable bed will be very important. Are the mattresss normal? Are private boatyards better than using the big two companies? Mrs London will expect the boat to be VERY clean. If it's an old tub, I'm in trouble! The Herbert Woods websit looks nice - but its easy to make a good web site! A quality product is much harder.

Thanks for that tip Helen.

Thanks Maurice. I had assumed that the broads would be mega busy during the School Holidays (Easter and July/August). I though berthing was problematic. Am I completely wrong? Yes, I know that British weather is totally unpredicatable! Just look at the recent weeks. OK so do I go for a two berth boat or a bigger one to give more room for the two of us? (Not too worried about cost). Wiill I struggle to control a bigger boat?

Hi People, I'm a Virgin (almost). Sorry but I have a million question which are probbaly rather boring for you old salty sea dogs! In 1984, when I was a young man, I did a Narrow boat trip, with the 'lads' on the rivers Severn and Avon. It all went well and I have been meaning to go again 'one day' (as an old man). This time it will be with my wife. The broads seem to be ideal, given the lack of locks. I was thinking of the Bure, Ant, Thurne, ideally off-season (but NOT in the winter). Is my logic good so far? Mrs London Guy doe NOT like crowds! In Fact Mrs London Guy has quite a few preferaces (more about these later).