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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

Oh.. Chelsea14Ian ..My post on the "Facemask" thread was a joke btw..

Chelsae14Ian ..Well..im certainly not a Broads Ranger..I was quoting what a Ranger might say, if he was into dodgy facemask fitting on the Broads..😁

I mean, i know my brother will show me..i just wanted to be a bit prepared of what i got to do. All good advice above..i'll re-read all this a few times, watch more practical 'how to' vids and get some good vid links from you lot. Maybe im overthinking this all and worrying too much..i know ill enjoy it though..I just needed a bit of a confidence boost. I'll definitely keep you all informed on how it all goes and maybe sometime next year i'll get to meet some of you on the Broads.. 👍

Happy ..What if im "Stern on" mooring..Wait..im answering my own question here..You just pull away..So "reverse out" practically means "be prepared for tide/wind pushing the stern"..(i been reading and watching the vids )

Grendel... Thanks..Exactly the kind of advice i need to know..Ive watched the vids (i think Richardsons made them..or the Broads Authority)..its the 'actually doing it' .. Im worried about moorings as well. How do you know where you can moor up and how do you pay? So much i need to learn..(but its a totally enjoyable learning) Best bit..A lot of you seem to know each other, personally and thats nice..

My brother owns a Maxum 2400 SCR..Hes got years of experience on the Broads..I havent.. So..(hes shown me the controls and i understand them and i had a little practice at Broads Edge) ..But whats your advice..and im totally worried..Its his boat..and he said i can take it out, whenever I know real experience is everything.. So..What books can i get?..and what advice can you experienced "Broadsters" give me..Cos i feel im being thrown in at the deep end, with a privately owned boat.. Any links to help, on this forum would be great..as im really a bit worried.. Thanks..DB

Smoggy .."Hello..Im a Broads Ranger..I need to give you a specially fitted mask, only used on the Broads"..

A total hoax..100% not true. Never ever happened.