MauriceMynah

I don't think I've ever stayed a night in a hire boatyard in all the years I was on a hirecraft. Very occasionally we moored in Richardsons whilst we went to Stalham high street at lunch time, but that's about it. Nor do I think we were unusual in this! Clive would have a better idea as to the level this reciprical agreement is taken up along with Andy Banner and MBA. No, sorry Peter, I don't think that works as an argument.

We know that there are fewer boats out and active on the broads these days than there were say back in the 70s, so where did they all moor back then? Before the Thurne mouth moorings were nicely piled, did many people moor there? The same question goes for the Woodbastwick moorings. I remember the Horning Ferry moorings when one needed rhond anchors to stay there, fewer spots, but more boats! Is it possible that the drop in the number of moorings is purely a reflection of the number of boats needing them Vs the cost of leasing them? Is it not just remotely possible that this is a good and valid cost saving excersise? We are very quick to damn the BA and it's executives, perhaps too quick. Not everything is their fault.

That point alone could do with a bit of clarification, or even moderating!

Quite right, Mark, who needs a boat if you have a nice port!

And when that stops, The Norfolk Broads will be finished for everybody except the RSPB.

I have already mentioned a canal between Hickling and Barton (called the 'Mitty Mynah waterway' ) some year or so back, and oddly enough, it would make, rather than cost, money to build. My design would avoid any danger of salt water incursion, and, if the master plan were fully adopted would make more money for the Potter Heigham pilots, not less.

I'd have to buy Brink's Emperors one and two. Have a local craftsman refit them, keep one in Herbert Woods dry shed, the other just the other side of "that bridge". Now you know why I needed two of them.

Perfik !

My boat Nyx is an ex hire craft and as such she carries all the scars that go with her 'previous life' . When I had a bit of cash I did wonder about having her re gel-coated. I decided against it as I like being out on her at any time, including when the broads are chock-a-block with novices. In fact that's my favourite time. So many people all trying to enjoy themselves, all on holiday, all having fun. That is when Nyx is at her most vulnarable. Do I worry? No!... If I had had her re-gelcoated would I worry then? Yes!... You bet I would. ... Do I want to worry or do I want to go boating in the worlds best National Park? (sorry Petrer, couldn't resist ) You all know the answer to that one. We all have different priorities and lets face it, to watch the mix of proud gin palaces and chereished woodies is one of mine. So, the larger boatyards have for hire everything from bling boats to rent a wreck and long may it remain.

Mine too JA. Calor have ripped us off once, They don't get a second chance from me!

Cold shower for Gracie please.

Thank God Robin hasn't a pic of a mankini. Edited to add... Oooh, for some reason I don't feel frightfully well !!!

To both Timbo and Baitrunner. You have both rather summed up my point (which can be painful at my age.) What is green and what is not, will always be so debateable that the term means next to nothing. For example, a diesel boat, whilst being less green than a sailie, is far more green than an electric boat globaly, though an electric boat is far more green than a diesel boat locally. So! which is better for the planet, yet which one gets all the plaudits. Yes I agree with you entirely Tim, the whole issue stinks of hypocracy, but that's politics for you. and no Mark, camels don't fart, at least not when they're standing next to me they don't.

My old dad's addage was... ..." If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well, and if worth doing well, it's worth paying somebody else to do it."

I don't know, doesn't it rather depend on what the parameters are?. If you compare the broads with say Disney World, I would thjing the broads are emerald green in comparison. but if compared with pitching a tent in the Sahara for a week then maybe less so. Where would YOU go for a green holiday?

Easier to put the top back on when sending a broadland SOS NMW

Thanks all. I was assured that this DID NOT HAPPEN and that mooring fees were only ever collected from boats moored to the bank. As I said, I started to doubt my own memory on this. What year did he stop?

Thank you Labrador, I said that some years ago in another place. I was told I was wrong and that he only ever took money from bank moored boats. I always thought I was right but couldn't be certain. Thanks for reinforcing my memories. Are you refering to Timbo Vaughan?

Thank you David.

Where in Potter is that?

Ideally the same as the one I have. Now, to describe the 'one I have' is going to be a bit tortureous but here we go. The flush is an electric pump on a push button control using river water. For as long as the button is being pressed the pump sends the water straight into the bowl. There is no mashing and grinding of that which has just been laid, it drops straight through into the tank. If you want to know how full the tank is, just operate the foot peddle and peer down the hole. The afore mentioned foot peddle when pressed, operates what looks like a hemisphere, allowing the objective of your visit to fall gracefully into the awaiting space below. As you release said peddle, the hemisphere turns back providing an almost (but not quite) waterproof seal between yourself and that which lies beneath. As descriptions go,that's about as full as I can think of. If any further information will help anyone, please do ask. The replacement is becoming a little more pressing as the effect of the hairline crack is that all is well for the gentlemen who stand and consider their options, however, should it be a lady, or if it is a gentleman wishing to be seated uses the facility, the hairline crack I think opens up and gives forth a little and slightly unpleasant seepage.

you gave her 16 wonderfull years as she did to you. Chin up and remember the good times.

We know that one cannot be prosecuted for tresspass, you can however be sued for damage caused, and that damage can be pretty minor. So, any damage however small done by the mudweight on the riverbed/broadsbed could be sufficient to see you in trouble. If the bank owner and the riparian owner are one and the same, they would have the authority to pursue the matter with right on their side.Alternatively they could just throw bricks at your boat and play Des O'Connor records at volume near you. Just my theory!

Hmmm, thanks Tim, I think I've lost interest it now. Does anyone else have one they want to get rid of?

Tim What loo bowl are you getting rid of? I might be interested, Mine has a hairline crack in it!