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Hi Vaughan, In the case of Ranworth Breeze the stern gland is in the engine bay, but if we did have a fast drip it would be heard from the aft bed. The aft cabin floor has an inspection hatch to see the stern tube and the bolts for the cutlass housing. Normally the stern tube packing's will last a season but may need a slight tweek during the later part of the season. We always love the stern tube greasers on the narrow boats, its just a pity we can not use an auto greaser on our boat. Regards Alan

Hello Jeff, The original idea was Neil's (Wonderwall) and discussed in the Team Room. Regards Alan

If I was in the Police, I would be asking who has a grudge against the Ferry Inn & the Ferry? Regards Alan

On many of the Narrow Boats we have hired in the past they seem to put the fresh water pump under one of the beds, we used to turn it off overnight to get undisturbed sleep. On Ranworth Breeze I tend to operate the hand bilge pump before going to bed, this always pulls any water out from a lower level than the auto bilge pumps so again a peaceful night. Regards Alan

The Lounge has been changed to the Broadscot Lounge in respect of Iain (Broadscot). Regards Alan

The price that they are wanting for the cafe at Acle is well over the top. Regards Alan

Thank you Peter, I am sure a lot of people will be happier now the ferry is back in operation. Regards Alan

Hi Simon, Thank you for the interesting link. Regards Alan

Hi John, I use a usb external hard drive now for backups, I am running out of space on my laptop at home, so this was the only solution for me. Regards Alan

I hope the cow likes traveling backwards Regards Alan

Hi Grendel, I hit the wrong button and saw again the start of this project where you showed us your work space and your plans on the wall. You have come so far from those early stages. I am interested in seeing the decking being fitted and upper deck. Keep up the good work. Regards Alan

Hello Berneyarms, Welcome to the NBN forum, I wish you the best of luck with your venture. Regards Alan

Hi John, The only way they could have got into the tank would have been via the water (usually not drinking water) used to flush the tanks or the blue loo fluid. If your tanks are removable it might be an idea to remove them from the boat and have them pressure washed, this is not a bad idea ever if you do not have a problem because the tanks tend to silt up and reduce their holding capacity. Regards Alan

Hi Grace, When ever I think of worms up come this rhyme we used to say as kids. Nobody likes me, Everybody hates me, Guess I'll go eat worms, Long, thin, slimy ones, Short, fat, juicy ones, Itsy, bitsy, fuzzy wuzzy worms. Down goes the first one, Down goes the second one, Oh how they wiggle and squirm. Up comes the first one, Up comes the second one, Oh how they wiggle and squirm.

After just looking at the Wroxham webcam, there is only 5 foot 6 inches at the bridge, the waiting area for the pilot water is lapping over the staging. Regards Alan

Mutford Lock – Road Bridge not Operational Oulton Broad Road Bridge is not operational due to damage to a road barrier. The Lock remains operational and open to vessels not requiring a bridge lift. Full operation will resume as soon as the barrier is repaired.

Hello Vanessan, Here is a link to our section on the forums that covers your request:- http://forum.norfolkbroadsnetwork.com/forum/185-chandlerssupplierssail-canopies/ It can be found by going to visiting the broads/useful links Regards Alan

Hi Grace, After spending more than 40 years in the service industry, I can tell you that most people would prefer to work without seeing customers. I am know to chat to most people whether they like it or not, there have been many times however that I have had to bite my lip. As you may know I have never hired on the Norfolk Broads other than day boats, I have however hired boats on other waterways for over 45 years, I have encountered the good, bad and downright ugly. You are on your holiday and make the best of it. We have been provided with towels that were grey, stiff and left well alone, we always take our own anyway and sleeping bags to help with uncomfortable beds, should the need be required. We have encountered dirty windows on the inside of the boats, not a problem with our crew however, its amazing what hot water and bleach can provide. We have had to call out engineers for faults such as props becoming loose on shafts (sadly I didn't have a spanner big enough for the castellated nut), we have had heating problems requiring replacement units. All the little jobs such as tightening doors, catches, table legs etc, we have done ourselves including picking up ropes and a carpet around the prop, that one took a fair time to sort using a knife whilst almost having my head down the prop inspection hatch (so much easier dealing with a narrow boat) One company we went with were using the friendly toilet additive rather than the blue loo, we lasted two days on that boat before we had it pumped out, the small was unbearable. We have had boats where the toilets were electric but a differing types, on this boat we had to have a pump out in three days because one toilet tank was full because of the excessive water used on that toilet. Talking to yards and service engineers over the years it is not surprising the stories that they tell you. One that always sticks in my mind was the engineer that was called out because the water pump was constantly running. The hirer had never filled up with water from leaving the marina, he didn't even know where to put the hose. We always passed on details of any faults we could not sort out to the yards by phone before we got back to the marina's so the companies could get parts or sort out in the change over day. In all the years of boating I have never had a crossed word with a company, but sometimes the practice of having to watch another video about the operation of locks and lift bridges can be a little tiring. Boating is not for everyone I am sad to say, I find however that once on any boat the stress of everyday life just slips away. Regards Alan

I received a lovely short note from Ruth in response to the donation I sent to her for the Troon Life Boat. "She says the love and support from the NBN forum has been simply amazing and much appreciated" I do hope Ruth does come onto the forum in fullness of time. Regards Alan

Hi Griff, Maybe your waders might be a better option Looking forward to your stories/reflections of your visit. Regards Alan

Dear All Please find attached the Notice to Mariners No. 02 of 2017 which relates to Dredging work in Haddiscoe New Cut. Kind Regards Laura Milner Administrative Officer Operations Broads Authority Tel: 01603 756035 Please note my working days are Tuesday to Friday Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road. Norwich NR1 1RY 01603 610734 www.broads-authority.gov.uk BROADS AUTHORITY NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 2 of 2017 Dredging work in Haddiscoe New Cut Monday 13 February 2017 to Friday 31 March 2017 Notice is hereby given that dredging operations in Haddiscoe New Cut may restrict passage during week days from Monday 13 February 2017 until Friday 31 March 2017. During this period the navigation channel will remain open, but dredging will be in operation between 08:00 and 16:00 daily, excluding weekends. During each period of operation delays of up to 2 hours may occur. Mariners must await clear instructions from the dredging crew before attempting to pass. Outside of the hours of operation a minimum width of 26ft/8.0m will remain past the works equipment for the passage of vessels. All equipment will be lit and signage will be in place to warn of restriction and delays. Mariners must exercise great care whilst proceeding past the works. Tom Hunter Rivers Engineer Broads Authority Yare House 62-64 Thorpe Road Norwich, NR1 1RY 13 January 2017

Hi Sue, Sadly it is not just your PC, this camera and many of the other camera's this company had are no longer working. Regards Alan

I have never hired from them but friends have hired two boats from them two seasons on the trot and had no issues and found them very friendly. Regards Alan

I tend to avoid the escape ladders. many of them are proud of the moorings and an hazard to fiberglass and wooden hulled boats. If mooring rings or posts are an issue you can always use rond anchors. Regards Alan

I am surprised at your Silverline comment. Regards Alan