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Hi any suggestions on what’s the best thing to clean down a wooden boat with both painted and varnished woodwork

Great how can I arrange collection

Hi have you his contact details I live in Beccles so not far to go

That looks as it could be a match would you be interested in selling and if so how much

Thanks that would be great 👍

Hi I have a broom robb and would like to keep everything as original as I can I need a cabin door lock and an would like to return my dashboard to the original metal one Has anyone got anything that may help or know where I can get one please Is there any old broom boats that are beyond repair that could be a donor Regards Craig

Hi I have a broom Robb 24 ft built 1952 and am looking forward a suitable mud weight if any one knows of one for sale

What’s people’s thoughts on using epoxy filler on seams both on above and below the water line versus traditional methods on a wooden boat I have scene it used above the water line and the resulting paint job looked very good

Thanks for all the reply’s the guy at bridge craft was great very helpful but we could not solve the problem filters changed tank clean and we even isolated the espatcher heater as I have read this can be an issue but to no avail she is being towed to Eastwood whelpton at Upton for further investigation and possibly peachments the nanni experts we wanted to bring her home to Beccles a bit of a disappointment but we met some nice people along the way who helped out it could have been a lot worse we could have been crossing Breydon water I know it maybe a silly question but can you get breakdown assistance on the broads?

It can be 30 mins or 30 seconds 🤦‍♂️

Yes make no difference

Hi I I’m stuck at bridge craft at acle and need to get to Beccles I have a Nanni 4 cylinder diesel 1500 it keeps cutting out we have replaced filters and hoses sometimes it will run for up to 30 minutes then struggles feels like fuel starvation and dies then will start but won’t run properly Do you no a good diesel man I really need to get this sorted sos

Would you recommend anyone but of a minefield for me . I’m not afraid of the donkey work but will leave this to the professional when I find one

Did martham boats do the work for you ?

Hi might need some replacement planks on the bottom of my boat has anyone got a boat builder they would recommend The frames and ribs are ok just had a survey done and they suggested to investigate a couple of areas

Thanks that’s good to know

Is Steve good on wooden boats replacing planks etc it’s a Broom Robb 24 we have

That’s a nice spot can he pull you out of the water there and put you under cover for repairs if needed?

Hi I’m keeping it a mooring next to the rowing club on the same side where are you? will have to check the tides I have a four day window to move her is an hour before slack water the best time to cross Breydon water

Hi I am hopefully picking up my new boat end of next week and taking her from Horning to her new home in Beccles. im relatively new at all of this so need to plan our journey and have never done anything past burgh castle any suggestions we need to stay over somewhere and while we are in the north is there any must see’s on the way back to Beccles and any good pubs to eat on route we have an air draft of 6ft 4 “ I reckon will will go next Thursday or Friday

Hi I am starting to prepare for my new arrival and can’t wait to get hold of her but I need to get a few things sorted I am slightly concerned about leaving her she has a nice cut in Beccles that’s a perfect size for her but I work away for periods of time but my wife will keep an eye out and a few friends will pop down to check her out I was thinking about getting an intruder alarm fitted along with a high water sensor and low battery alarm, when activated it will send a text to three numbers I was also thinking about a solar battery trickle charger to keep the battery healthy I have an automatic bilge pump fitted already I have a full winter fitted cover so what would be the acceptable amount a normal wooden boat would take on or should they be dry in the bilge I’d be grateful for any advice there’s many products on the market I don’t mind spending on a quality product but want to save money for all the other jobs that will need doing

drop over I’m thinking I have a few loose ends to sort out she coming out of the water and I am getting a full survey done but when I officially get hold of her I will be more than happy to share photos In the mean time just trying to get everything in place can’t wait to start our first cruise in her

I would like wooden steps I have a boarding ladder but it’s too short I would also like old signal flags to match the boats age 1952 to try to keep everything original

Hi I would like to buy some signal flags and I wood also like a set of wooden swimming steps if anyone knows of some

Hi I have just bought a wooden boat and wood like to take her to some of the broads events like the one at Beccles how can I get involved?