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    Hello Everybody.

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    Oh dear, still have not got out on the boat this year. What is this weather doing? I am not very good with very hot weather so anything over 25 degrees is a no no and dangerous for me due to health reasons,  and what else have we had? Yep, wind, rain dull miserable skies.

    Hopefully after the August Bank Holiday when the World and its duck will be out on the water I will stir into action. The weather is usually a bit more settled in September and virtually no mozzies.  So it will probably be just a couple of weeks this year when I have been used to six to eight weeks a year on the water on various waterways. 

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    Getting Pinged

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    5 minutes ago, Meantime said:

    No crowds keep away from the old Nyx thinking you still own it. Got a while to go yet for the patina to establish on new Nyx. :default_rofl:For now you'll have to resort to your best Victor Meldrew inpersonation. :default_beerchug:

    I DONT BELIEEEEEEEV IT!       :default_rofl:

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    Getting Pinged

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    Just now, vanessan said:

    My thoughts entirely. What’s a rave? 😵‍💫

    Its something that loads of young people go to (not for us) and listen to deafening what is believed to be music, but that is somewhat to be debated, and jump up and down screaming with their hands in the air which is now polluted with every virus imaginable. 

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    Getting Pinged

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    I have an old phone which cannot be pinged anyway. However, I am still wearing my mask in all necessary places, using the sterilising stuff on my hands and generally keeping away from crowds.

    With a bit of common sense and not going to raves and crowded places etc. and getting jabbed as I am we can possibly beat this virus.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Small Boat Insurance

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    2 minutes ago, psychicsurveyor said:

    Alpo, what size boat and set up do you have.

    The boat is a 14 ft dayboat fitted out for basically camping on water with a cockpit canopy. The trailer is a robust custom made Indespension based trailer built over 30 years ago and into its second set of Indespension suspension units so is well maintained and the engine is an old medium powered four stroke.  

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    Small Boat Insurance

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    16 minutes ago, Oldnew said:

    Tried Craftinsure, but, their small boat insurance is only for 'The boat, unless a rowing scull, canoe or kayak, is no longer than 16'6" (5m)'.

    Trying the cruiser option, boat cannot be built prior to 1971.

    Will give Nav and Gen try.

    l probably only need third party insurance?

    The main things that get nicked on a trailered boat are the engine and the trailer if it is a decent one. If the trailer is a dog's breakfast junk heap it is and convenient and unlocked its probably worth a few coppers for scrap steel. The boat shell is a bit too traceable and not really worth much to a thief. The engines, if they are old will not realise much from insurance companies if stolen as they depreciate with age, however they will still be stolen and probably shipped abroad for sale or spares.

    Its your choice really, personally I insure my outfit fully comp. It only costs me around £90.

    Hello Everybody.

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    Just now, Meantime said:

    I find that nothing quells the fire after a curry better than a Kronenburg, or maybe a Cobra. :default_beerchug:

    Yes, Cobra tastes good too. I am not too keen on weak wishy washy lagers though, with me a beer/lager has to have a bit of a bite to it to hit the spot.

    Hello Everybody.

    in New Members Say Hi !

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    6 minutes ago, Meantime said:

    Welcome aboard. I see from your profile your a real ale drinker :default_eusa_naughty: more of a lager man myself especially the eurofizz :default_beerchug:

    I must admit that when at home I am partial to a couple of cans of Kronenbourg, its probably one of the better tasting lagers. Also I like to put some on the boat for when I am tied up on a wild mooring and cant get to a pub. 

    Getting Provisions

    in Broads Chat

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    17 minutes ago, trambo said:

    Unable to get Marmite in Beccles, Loddon or Swaffham!

    Fred

     

    Ever tried Bovril instead? I made a mistake once and spread Bovril on my toast and was pleasantly surprised.

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    Hello Everybody.

    in New Members Say Hi !

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    Been lurking on the various forums for some time now  but decided to sign up to answer a question from another member.

    Well, I am here now and raring to go for a trip possibly next week if the weather settles down a bit and we get some cooler temperatures.

    Best wishes.

    A.

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    Wroxham Broad Slipway

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    Hi.

    I looked at this slipway about three years ago and it is really only suitable for dinghies, paddleboards, and kayaks.

    It is very rough and steep and certainly not suitable for a 20 ft boat. If you wish to launch in the Wroxham area I suggest you use Landamore's boatyard in Wroxham. The car and trailer parking is open to access by the public so make sure everything is securely locked up.

    Further afield is Martham Boat Building and Development Company which has a really good slipway and is reasonably priced for both slipway and parking.

    Also consider the Wayford Bridge Boatyard which has a decent slipway and appears to be fairly secure for parking.

    Hope this helps.

    Alpo. 

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