MauriceMynah

Have some pity for the poor little vandal, he's at an awkward age... Too old to be called "still born" but too young for euthanasia .

Org is back, NBF not yet. Hope to see it soon

Oh dear oh dear oh deary me! It's looking like .ORG is having problems too. Any clues anyone?

Hi Keith, Maurice_Mynah here, This forum wouldn't accept my normal screen name to I've had to use an old nickname. Hope you have a great time, sadly I'm unlikely to get up there within the fortnight so have a boat coffee for me! Edited to add... JTF stands for "John the Fish" ... don't ask

That stern looks absolutely wonderful. Well done that man.

It looks like the Ant about half way between Hunset Mill and Wayford Bridge. It's the offshoot in the foreground that's throwing me!

Thanks for the update Keith.

As you say Fred, a fine action from the hire craft. I suppose it may have some traumatic aspects for them but I suspect that the adrenalin at the time and the "feel good" factor will overcome those. The incident has given me an idea. I know this forum does give awards for some things, and the .org forum gives lots of them, but what about an award for "Outstanding behaviour during an incident on the broads" It needs a rather less cumbersome title, but some recognition from broads minded people showing approval for action above that which would normally be expected.

Do we know yet what the problem is, or how things are going?

Looks like major problems again, still down today!!!

I do wonder if that's the right direction to head in the short term. Would it not be cheaper to look at some form of hybrid system at the same time as improving the battery issues? If a diesel generator could be installed in a cruiser with sufficient sound proofing, it could be used to both charge propulsion batteries as well as running all the gismos that the modern hirer demands. When under way the genie could run the engines direct if necessary. I know that's not the most efficient way to use the diesel, but it is a lot 'greener' than charging batteries from the national grid. Solar panels should also be used where practical to top up the system. All this could be taking place whilst battery technology is being worked on, diesel engine efficiency improved and solar panel technology advanced. Could it be possible that the marine leisure industry might be used as a test bed for the other applications? It's nice in my naïve little world !

Wonderful, but I suppose these days we have to refer to them as neutral ethnic non gender specific feathered life forms.

Hi Dave, I met you in your new shop, it's looking good! How's about some details re the valeting service? Oh and one small point, Those maggots I bought from you didn't catch any fish!! Was I supposed to put them on hooks or something? I thought they'd do that themselves while I was in the pub! Very best wishes for the future.

No Branden you are not wrong, There will be a few (luckily VERY few) people who will take it that their "right of way" is the ace card in any circumstances permitting them to do what they want, where they want, when they want. If peace and harmony are your favourite options then what you did was the right thing. A more confrontational approach may be more satisfying, but only in your imagination some hours after the event. For my mind, full ahead with some imaginative verbal abuse seems like fun! On your second point, I often wondered if bow thrusters could be used as a steering method at normal speeds. It would seem not, but I have no doubt that people will try it.... and again... and again. For the best action to take under these circumstances, see above !

Mbird, you should keep up the archery, it's good to have another string for your bow! I have never been involved in archery, but I used to be a keen pistol shooter (paper targets only) but legislation killed the sport. I agree that kneejerk reactions to the swans death could have fatal consequences for the sport of archery, but on this occasion, I think you have got away with it.

I collect dust!

Hiya Numpty and welcome to the forum. I'm as nosey as most on here and nosier than some others, so... Do you go boating or are you mainly a fisherman... or even both? Where do you live (roughly) and what stroke of good fortune brought you to us here at the forum? Are you one of those really lucky ones who live in the broadland area? Well That'll do for now!

Are we talking 6 million megwatts of rap, endless immitations of Kenny Ball or enough Mozart to send all carbon based life forms into coma?

Instead of using a courier, hows about letting the forum know if you are thinking of bidding on an engine. Say where it is and see if there's a nearby member who will transport it for you?

There is a tried and tested procedure for dealing with an iced in boat. 1. Approaching the boat with great caution, have a visual check of the situation. The thickness of the ice can, for all practical purposes, be judged by it's appearance. If dark to the eye, it's thin, if pale or white then its quite thick. However the next stages are applicable in everything but the thinest of ice. 2. Without attempting to board the boat, and ensuring that you are standing firmly and safely, give a gentle push on the deck to see if there's any movement. 3. Observe the boat from a safe standpoint just to see if there's anything there that might cause any sort of problem. Broken windows, that sort of thing. 4. Retreat to the nearest public house. Any problems you have found should be communicated to the boatyard or to the people most likely to be employed to effect repairs. Have a nice pint and discuss just how ruddy cold it is to all the other customers. 5. Warm yourself by the pubs fire whilst enjoying another pint. Real ale is preferable but can in extreme conditions be substituted by a whisky Mac. Conversations should be kept warm and convivial so for best results try to avoid football teams and politics. 6 When your wife has cooked the dinner, or fulfilled any other instructions you may have left her with, return home and enjoy the rest of your day. Simples!

Might I suggest rather than making a curve across the boat, you have a slightly longer vertical hoop than you have now, causing the rain water to drain fore and aft rather than side to side.

I take it there are no problems on the broads.

Fair enough! This seem to be another bad mark for DRL/Anglia Boats. It's sad but at least you have your dosh back, even if rather delayed. What are you going to do now?

Tell them that THEY got the name wrong and you want compensation for that too.

It's back now