BelgianExile

That's kind of where we are - I'm not looking to be able to 'do' the entire network in a week, but to bimble down the river for a couple of hours, have lunch somewhere, and then bimble back to our mooring. Maybe in the summer we might go a bit further afield over a night or two, but we don't need to be able to cruise for a week without refuelling / recharging. Interesting discussion though - I do think it's when, not if, though. Prices at the moment are a bit prohibitive, but I guess a large part of that may be an early adopter tax. There is an appeal of having something that's arguably kinder to the environment (notwithstanding disposal issues) and with much less maintenance. Thanks all for the input.

That’s all really useful intel, thanks. Still okay thinking about it, but very handy info there.

Hi all. Apologies if this has been asked before (I did look!) and I don’t want to start a debate about electricity infrastructure on the broads, but has anyone got any experience of having an electric engine retrofitted to a broads boat? I’m interested in cost, who fitted it, pros & cons. Thanks in advance.

I’m talking rubbish but can’t work out how to edit on a phone! Brundall Gardens is full, not Brundall Bay! Sorry…

Brundall Bay’s full mate. A lot of places are just now. There’s possibly one at Cove, and Willow might have one shortly. Or there’s Tingdene. Not much else on the southern side just now.

Thanks all - I’ve decided to get someone to come and have a look rather than me messing about when I really don’t know what I’m doing! Hopefully I’ll learn something along the way.

Hi all. This one's a 2 parter as per the title. I have a (new to me) Volvo Penta AQ145 that cuts out after around 15 to 20 minutes of running at idle or low speed and then won't restart. The engine's <100 hours since a complete rebuild. I think the fuel in the tank is E10 from the previous owner, plus some E5 with STABIL that I've added. The engine's a bit low on oil, but still within limits, and doesn't appear to be running hot. Perhaps slightly hotter than the other one, but still in the green. Only other thing that (I think) might be relevant is that she's just had a long road journey to contend with to bring her to the Broads. Bearing in mind I'm not particularly mechanically minded, is there anything I can try before getting some to have a look at it for me? Which brings me on to the second question. Is anyone / does anyone know a decent mechanic, preferably mobile and who doesn't mind explaining things to a stupid man? I'm going to need one at some point, and I'm tempted to see if I can get someone to give the engines the once over and perhaps explain some stuff to me along the way... The boat's in Brundall if that makes a difference! Thanks in advance.

Yep, that’s the one. Lovely little spot, really pleased with it.

Excellent stuff, will be sure to you a wave on the way by!

Am sorted, found a lovely spot between the Yare View Holiday Cottages and the Ferry House courtesy of John at Willow Marine. Less than 10 minutes from my house and a cracking spot, if slightly rustic! All I need now is the boat - arrives Thursday, all being well.

The two Thorpe Bridges have a clearance of 1.83m at high tide, but getting under them gets you to the Rushcutters pub and a few more half decent ones within walking distance. We ate at the Oaklands the other night (opposite the Rushcutters) and they’ve really raised their game food wise.

Yep, already factored that in! Looking for a mooring with decent vehicle access if possible for that reason.

Thanks - we did pop down there and I also emailed them but no reply. And no leccy has been vetoed by the Mrs!

We think so, yes. Going to look at her on Friday - a Fairline Fury 26.

Hi all. As per the title, we’re looking for a mooring anywhere between Brundall and Norwich (we’re in Thorpe St Andrew). I’ve tried most of the larger ones already (Bells etc), but are there any other options? Thanks.