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Boating News - Due to high water levels and significant overtopping of the quay-heading at Great Yarmouth we are temporarily closing the Yacht Station. We will re-open when water levels subside. Our Yacht Station team are on-hand to assist anyone currently moored on-site. For any queries please contact the team on 01493 842794 or 07766 398238.

I wonder if the Qr code still works 😁

Good afternoon, Please be aware that the Broads Authority will soon be undertaking channel marker replacement works at Breydon Water. Vessels may be temporarily restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the works from week commencing 15 April to 28 June 2024, between the hours of 08:00am and 16:00pm, excluding weekends. Vessels navigating must follow all instructions given by the construction crew. For further information please see: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-breydon-water-marker-posts Best, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

Never have this stuff installed, it should be banned. My son has to refuse a mortgage on most properties he surveys that has it. I have seen it cause failure of a roof. Sorry for the thread drift 😁

No, nothing fitted other than the brass one on the exit of the pump. Given the cost of a new calorifier I will remove the old one and take it home to see if I can get the remains of the threaded fitting out of the outlet fitting, I am not very hopeful.

A warm welcome to the forum.

Turns out the brass fitting is a pressure relief valve. I took it apart and found a spring and a small disc. I cleaned it up and refitted it. The pump is replaced and all leaks fixed. Having refilled the water tank and switched the pump on I checked the calorifier under the bench on the other side. Four pipes, four small leaks. I managed to fix three by tightening the Jubilee clips and tweaking the fitting up a bit. The fourth one wouldn't stop leaking so I decided to take it off and remake it. Trouble is it decided to sheer off the calorifier outlet fitting. The calorifier is probably past it's best, it isn't factory insulated and is showing signs of rusting. Looks like I will be fitting a new unit. That wasn't in the plan. I might stop off the domestic connections and connect the engine pipes together as a temporary measure until I come back up. Tomorrow will be turning my much under rated skills to the toilet pump replacement, lowering the bilge float and changing the gas regulator. Turns out the Flogas regulators changed and the refill bottle doesn't fit the old regulator. Edit Blimey, I have just seen the price of calorifier.

I saw your stern disappearing round the bend to The Ferry House this morning, too late to wave.😁

I will keep an eye out for you tomorrow as you pass Brundall, as long as it isn't too early 😁

Thanks Vaughan, should I leave it slightly open as it was, although it was dripping slightly when the pump was on or close it right down. I will need to check the calorifier on the other side of the boat to see if it has a pressure relief valve

I thought that but the outlet isn't threaded internally or externally.

Thanks Smoggy, I will fit a replacement assembly rather than replace the toilet, it looks like the original unit, I just didn't want to replace it if I was missing something obvious. Brian Wards have stock for that and the pump The boat had elderly owners who couldn't keep up the maintenance, the engine was serviced every year but things like water leaks, lights and heating were all neglected. The window frames had more moss in the runners than a hanging basket. The list is growing faster than I can get jobs ticked off. So much for a restful break.

Getting stuck in to sorting out the Sheerline 740. Now known as White Knight. First question, any idea what this is for and can I get rid of it. It has a threaded cap with a large screw inside that wasn't fully tightened down causing a small leak from the outlet. It is a fairly basic water system. I need to replace the water pump as it is noisy and also leaking so can remove this at the same time. My second problem is with the manual pump toilet. It pumps out ok but doesn't pump water in. It is river fed and I have opened the valve but no luck. Cooking oil has been flushed through. Before I change the pump handle assembly is there anything else I should do. Thanks.

And another thing, 😄 Why are BBC news and weather presenters unable to pronounce twenty, When did tweny tweny four become acceptable. "I don't believe it"

I hate so to start a sentence, it used to be the preserve of academics. My other pet hate is official spokespersons saying " you know" every sentence, No, we don't know that is why we are being forced to listen to you. And my final hate, well for this morning, Really really. Stop it, using it twice doesn't double its power. So, you know, it is really really annoying.

Allison, I will let you into a secret, but don't tell anyone. I have just completely messed up a side on mooring, with nothing in front of me and had to go around again. My defence is the wind caught me and Whitey is a pig in wind. I have had it 13 years and still struggle sometimes. Keep at it, it will get easier.

Best done by PM please 😁

Grandchildren have now been returned. They may be 13 and 16 now but they are just as exhausting, but so much fun to be with. We still have two dirty boats that need cleaning but we all have a few more great memories tucked away. Seen and waved to a good number of members as they have passed by on the river. Saturday evening saw us booked into a very busy White Heron. The food and drinks order was taken, drinks turned up, starters arrived after quite a delay. Then we waited, and waited some more. A member of staff arrived to say sorry for the delay, they were plating up the meals. 20 minutes later when I asked what was happening the manager arrived with profuse apologies and the offer of a complimentary round of drinks. There had been an issue with processing the order. The food finally arrived an hour after the starters were finished and nearly two hours after our arrival. The food was good and well cooked. We appeared to be the only tabled affected by the 'glitch' so I would give them the benefit of the doubt, especially as they took ownership of the problem and immediately offered a round of drinks. Lunchtime today we went to the nearly opened Water's Edge in Wroxham. The food and service was excellent and the pricing was good. I would recommend eating here without hesitation and may well go back for an evening meal before we go home. The next few days will be spent boat cleaning and doing upgrades to the Sheerline although I do have a sneaky breakfast booked at the Ferry House on Wednesday 😁. Edit to add, It poured down Sunday night, the bilge pump was on overtime as I had taken the big rear cover off. At least I know the sliding canopy on the Sheerline is now watertight after I adjusted it and added some soft rubber gasket. I did find a small leak by the back door to add to the list.

1st April was confirmed by the BA.

I drove up from Medway at 4.45 and sailed straight through to Brundall in 2 hours 20 minutes. I was amazed, no hold ups anywhere. I was expecting at least 4 hours. We have three grandchildren until Monday, they only pleaded to come on Thursday, bless. The car was packed to the roof as we normally get ready for summer at Easter, they did manage to pack light fortunately. I had to get the Sheerline ( accommodation barge ) ready in the dark as it had gear all over the place as I am still working on it and weren't expecting them until the summer holidays. We have a further 14 days after they have gone to do boat cleaning and upgrade things as well as relaxing.

Urgent Boating News - Oulton Broad - Mutford Lock Following the emergency diving operations, notice is hereby given that Mutford Lock is now fully operational again. When planning passage or for other enquiries, please contact Oulton Broad Yacht Station on 01502 531778 or VHF Channel 73. Please contact the Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required. 28th March 2024 Waterways Project Officer

I had one on my calypso, I replaced it with a new one as a previous repair had failed. I did the same on Whitey but beware that if you lose flow it is probably due to the feed filter being blocked with chalk. That was an easy fix fortunately.

Navigation restriction on approaches to Breydon Bridge (A47) Gt. Yarmouth Notice is hereby given that an inspection will be carried out on Breydon Bridge, which involves lifting the nose end of Breydon Bridge into a semi-lifted position. A safety work boat will be present in the channel within the vicinity of the bridge. The works are due to take place on the 9th and 10th April 2024, between the hours of 20:00 and 06:00 both days. Note: During the above period, navigation will remain open, but the bridge will be unable to lift for larger vessels and the centre span will be closed. Vessels must exercise great care whilst proceeding past the vicinity of the works. Please ensure that the area is taken into consideration for passage planning and when navigating in this area. Grid Reference TG 51629 08036 (shown in red on the plan extract). If travelling across Breydon Water, you will need to pass through Breydon Bridge. Do not risk going through the bridge unless you have sufficient clearance, always check the gauge at the side of the bridge. When approaching go through the right-hand side span and navigate between the two arrows on the bridge. Keep about 100 yards distance from any boat going in the same direction to give yourself room to manoeuvre. Yacht skippers have difficulties in manoeuvring their yachts with their masts down and it is impossible for them to reverse, so motor cruisers should always give way to yachts. All equipment will be lit, and signage will be in place to warn of the restriction. Please contact the Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required. Waterways Project Officer March 2024

Electricity supplies at Reedham Yacht Station Due to power supply issues, we regret to inform boaters that it is not possible to use the electric charging posts at the Authority’s Yacht Station at Reedham. Our energy suppliers have informed the Authority that it will take much longer than anticipated to re-connect the electricity supply in this location. Our Quay Rangers will still be assisting boaters to moor free of charge in this location and we will update our webpage on moorings when charging is available again.

Urgent Boating News Oulton Broad - Mutford Lock Notice is hereby given that Mutford Lock is currently unable to operate due to a fault with one of the lock gates. Divers will be attending Thursday 28th March to assess the problem and if possible, carry out works to rectify the fault. A further notice will be issued when the lock is operational again. When planning passage or for other enquiries, please contact Oulton Broad Yacht Station on 01502 574946 or VHF Channel 73. Please contact the Broads Authority, Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RY Tel (01603) 610734 if additional information is required. 27th March 2024 Head of Ranger Services