NorfolkNog

I think the Ruby Light is pretty much the same as the Adventuring Light class. I've been aboard one of those. They are cosy and would be good for winter I would imagine. They are quite compact though and the reduced beam from the usual 12 feet is quite noticeable. The side decks are narrow too. They certainly seem to be popular and HW are making the most of the moulding.

We were out last December for ten days. The boat had a Nanni engine, We went North and South with the heating on and used just over 100 litres.

Yes, I must say if the numbers come up tonight I could be very tempted!!

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Well spotted Carol!

Exactly. Ask a dozen people and you will get a dozen different opinions. I'd go for Bridgecraft - superb service from this family run yard. Your budget is the driver. To a point you get what you pay for. Cheaper boat - older, less facilities. Expensive boat - more modern, more facilities. Your choice!

Mooring available now – fronting onto the main dyke giving very easy access. The mooring is suitable for a boat up to 35 feet and subject to a minimum charge equivalent to 31 feet. The charge is £50 per foot plus VAT. Full yard facilities, water, pump out, electricity, marina lighting and CCTV. There are gas and fuel sales. A working yard so there is an on site presence. The yard is currently open subject to current regulations. Any queries please contact Paul – details are on the sponsors panel to the right of this page. Hurry, as it’s not likely to hang around!!

But not staying on them overnight presumably?

Well done Tom I follow the BA on Twitter - like the bite size info rather than Facebook I follow Broads Beat too - It's very informative.

Bit vague on detail from the EDP (well Great Yarmouth Mercury) https://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/hemsby-lifeboat-calls-for-broads-boaters-to-avoid-navigating-by-nightfall-1-6913408

....or go to Cromer Tend to agree with Simon though, I'd rather be afloat if possible. Mind you we abandoned ship a couple of times during the gales in February.

In the pub now, opinion seems to be lock down on Monday or Wednesday - the latter better for Helen No doubt.

It's OK, they've knocked off now!!

Go for it Helen. Nothing confirmed at the moment. Most seems to come from Johnson's mouthpiece aka The Times. See what happens when you're afloat and take it from there. You might get the last couple of days with pubs too! Please keep us posted!

...the yards I've hired from value me as a customer and it's part of a long term relationship not a quick buck. Can't speak for others of course.

Not any I've hired from Fred

Inexperienced hirers, agreed AC No problems here in 16 years though Don't tempt fate NN

Faircraft Loynes used to do that. As I say no one has ever restricted me! (I must look trustworthy)

Indeed. Swancraft. Bridgecraft - no restrictions, no problems, everyone's happy

This is the stuff I use MM but sure others will have other recommendations https://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Heatshrink-Sleeving.html

True - needs to be a solid joint particularly on a boat.

You need a solid joint particularly on a boat. I would echo the solder and heat shrink method - I use this often on my old radios. I get various sizes of heat shrink sleeving from Crickelwood Electronics. Good stuff. Soldering is a bit of a knack. Clean joints are vital and don't use too much solder. Multi core is easiest to use. For my radios I use the old fashioned lead stuff - the modern lead free has a higher melting point and (personally) bit more difficult to use. Plus an iron for the size of the job - small iron for delicate stuff! Good luck!

Ditto - I've moored at Reedham numerous times in winter. No hoses but the water is still on. Can't speak for the electric We've also moored at Yarmouth and bunked over the fence to go to the shops. Also moored at Norwich - again to go to the shops and a quick pint. I'm not sure I'd fancy mooring overnight at GY or Norwich in winter though. No problem with Reedham and very handy for the pubs!