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  1. That's reassuring, thanks ranworthbreeze. On further reading, that clause only appears in the Broadland marina T&Cs.
  2. We’re currently berthed at WRC and am sorry to see it change hands. I sincerely hope the staff will be looked after, especially those who are living aboard as well as the other live aboards. I personally like the peace of mind knowing people are there 24/7 to keep an eye on things. Something I noted on some Tingdene T&Cs for their other marinas is that if they see a boat hooked up to power unattended they will disconnect it. Not great if you’re running a cabin dehumidifier and engine bay heater over winter not to mention the likelihood of flat batteries.
  3. Thank you for all your advice. Much appreciated. The boat was in use on the south coast until I bought and moved her up to the broads by road in July so hopefully the fuel is ok. I’ve put a couple of hundred litres of fresh fuel through her since and the engine and boat filters were clean when I replaced them a couple of weeks ago. I’m now considering going out/in for a couple on hours on Saturday via Lowestoft, is there anything else I should be aware of other than booking the lock/bridges? Is there anything memorable to see other than tear arsing up and down the coast? Somebody mentioned seals!? Are dolphins ever encountered? Will there be any harbour charges due other than the lock fee? Thanks
  4. Hi all, So my wife and I have been enjoying our first boat, a 35ft sports cruiser, on the Broads this summer but we're both itching to make the next step and try her at sea. Whilst I appreciate a RYA course would certainly be a good idea, talking to alot of fellow boaters it seems most have not bothered and advise in good conditions, with pre-planning and respect we shouldn't be too nervous on having a little out and return from Great Yarmouth, possibly down to Lowestoft or Southwold to get a feel for it. I realise this weekend would probably not be ideal with springs and early LW. We also have an airdraft of 9'6" so have to plan Haven Bridge accordingly. We have VHF, GPS chartplotter, paper charts and recommended safety equipment less a liferaft. I have an aviation background which has helped my understanding of various elements but realise there is still alot to learn. I'd welcome any advice on this or whether it would be plain crazy to go ahead without any formal training. Also, if only transitting through GrYarmouth Harbor will any fees be due? Look forward to hearing your thoughts, thanks in advance.
  5. Perfect, thanks for your help both. I’ll get in touch with Peachments.
  6. Hi Neil, thank you. I’m looking for two each of item 60 & 61.
  7. Hi all, We've just had our new to us first boat dropped into the broads and are loving it so far. Currently on a short toll whilst we get it up to BSS spec, the only substantial finding being that the AD41b Volvo Penta fuel supply and return hoses aren't marked with the required specification and the boat's hoses are of the wrong spec. I can have the boat's hoses fabricated easily enough but the Volvo Penta hoses are proving difficult, particually the return line as it has a unique banjo fitting with an additional threaded fitting on it. So I fear I have to cough up for genuine VP part... that said they are still not marked with specification as far as I can tell. Can anybody offer any advice from their experience on the matter or know where I might be able to source the strange banjo fitting? Thanks in advance
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