DeeBee

Maybe some of you could make some short vids of what you actually do...Kind of 'add' to the Richardsons and Broads Authority vids on YouTube but applicable to the Broads (other than the American vids who seem to high five a lot)...But more actual real life...showing what you do...Theres a load of experience here..and im open to learn...Just a thought..

PS.. Smoggy ..He takes it out on the sea as well...Breydon as well...No doubt he will take me there as well... For all i know, i could be a 'natural'...But i will keep you lot informed...might even do a vid of a real 'first timer'...Might be of use to someone else...

Cal ..I'll ask my brother to do it...A bit of tape wont hurt... Good idea and it makes sense.. (and this is why i come here to ask the questions..And get told things you dont get told in the books or vids) Thankyou... DB

Chelsea14Ian ..Thanks ..

"They have disappeared in smoke and flames" "We're trying to get it over the side"... "I cant feel my legs" I'll get the hang of this 'Broads' slang if it kills me...

Floydraser ...Funny enough...I was looking at that, this morning...Same website..exact same thing..

Smoggy... Definitely one engine...He had a new engine replacement ..5.7ltr V8 (i think) which i reckon is a bit overkill for the Broads..but it wont wear the engine out at tickover 4mph..

Cal ...Looks like a Maxum...Same Helm position...Similar stern...Very similar shape (and im just going to have a read up of your Blogspot page you linked in your sig)

PS... Grendel ..I'll check that first thing...Hard 'Lock to Lock'...Makes sense..Good thinking...

YnysMon ..Yep...I think the first thing i want to learn is how fast i can stop it dead, with a touch of neutral then reverse.. (Ive been watching the vids) ..and im soon going to put it into practice in the new year.. Ive seen the vids where the person is continually making corrections in steering..He makes it look easy... Im getting a good theory from you lot...I just hope i can put it to the 'practical'... I will let all of you know how i go..From complete boat newbie...to taking it out by myself...and i hope my questions and your answers will help someone else like me.. If a 'stag party' from Essex can venture onto the Broads and survive..i reckon i will as well...

BroadAmbition ..I was reading about your boat..and how you restored it...good reading...

Grendel...My brother said practically, the same thing as you...According from what i saw, the Maxum 2400 SCR is mid helm...Like Cal and the boat pic above..

Cal ..At least you had a pub nearby...

Just so i know...and your replies will be 100% appreciated... Like i posted before, i may be overthinking and worrying too much...and appear a bit panicky...But its something i have never, ever done before...and i wont practically know, until i take the helm for the first time.. I hold/ held every driving licence you could possibly have taken a test for in the UK...I took the tests, passed and worked them all...Like my brother did... But this is all new to me..and im not as young as i was then... So, id like to thank everyone who gave me advice on my other thread in the 'new members' section.. Post the links to vids and posts you think i need to read and watch...I need experienced 'Theory' before newbie 'Practical'... And any books/ maps you think i should buy...Kind of specifically North and South Broads... BTW...I've lived in Oulton Broad for the past 25yrs..and always been more 'Motorhome' owner...(and i read that's a dirty word amongst boat people ) and been on some boats..but always a passenger.. A lot of you know each other and have met up and had a laugh...and thats fun...Its an extended community of friends...and thats a nice thing in these sad times...and im hoping i can be a part of it... Thanks again... DB