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The same engine as in my 1988 Sheerline 740, mine is on hydraulic drive and shows 3700 hours. Seems to go okay, but it was around Horning. It is going to be used on the Southern areas so I will have to see how it goes although I am not to worried about speed.

Congratulations, very nice boat.

Here I am 😁 As the waste pipe is open it would take a prolonged and deep freeze to ice up and if it did it wouldn't damage a S trap but theoretically could cause damage to a P trap. I have never seen one frozen up either on a boat or in a domestic setting. If you are worried just pour some salt down the hole and a splash of water to mix it. Much nicer than antifreeze. The waste would be the easy one to thaw, bit of hot water dribbled down it would work.

Good afternoon all, As you have likely seen from the news, Storm Ciarán is forecast to hit the Broads area on Thursday 02 November 2023. Met Office weather warnings of wet and windy weather are currently issued for the East of England, with potential gusts of up to 60 mph. We are advising boaters not to navigate during the storm where possible, and that fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life. Please ensure boats and covers are secure, and to be aware that high water levels will continue to make navigation difficult in some areas, especially under low bridges. Some moorings may also become flooded. For boaters who are on the rivers during high winds, please be mindful of where you moor up, avoiding areas with lots of trees and other potentially-unstable structures. When mooring, make sure to adjust your ropes, be aware of the effect that wind has on your steering and be extra careful getting off and on the boat. Broads Authority Rangers have increased the number of safety checks around the Broads before the storm and will be undertaking additional checks afterward, particularly looking for any trees that might be down in the navigation or any other obstructions. Check tide times and flood warnings before you travel: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings To report fallen trees and obstructions please contact Broads Control which operates daily between 9am – 5pm (on 01603 756056 or email Broads.Control@broads-authority.gov.uk) and call 999 during an emergency. https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/safety-warning-due-to-storm-ciaran Best, Tom Tom Waterfall

I did the survey myself, first time I have had to abandon the car and get a boat to do a survey. Ferry Lane was in full flood. I thought it had been well maintained and certainly well built. The best clue was the sliding canopy was square with equal spacing, unlike two previous boats we had viewed. It has had money spent wisely on it in the last four years. The accommodation will suit growing grandchildren, 14 year old grandson is now 6' 3"

It has the badge on the dash. I have just realised, I will have three boats to clean in the spring before it goes. 😬 At least a sneaky visit over winter to check they are ok will be more justified, well it will be in my mind, I just need to convince Matron.

I would think that scenario would depend on hire costs not rising above the level of increasing ownership costs. The biggest cost of owning a boat has got to be home mooring fees, a 10% increase on these overshadows 10% on tolls.

They are not what you would call fast, 😁

Having spent 10 days onboard I seem to have acquired another boat. Having looked at a few over priced rough boats I found a Sheerline 740, sliding canopy. 1988 model. It has everything on my wish list except being one foot longer. It has a bilge keel apparently, it does feel very stable. It is going into Boulter's for some minor works I found doing the inspection and should be ready mid November. Late October appears to be a good time to find the early bargains, or at least realistic sellers. Late October is a rubbish time to sell a Shetland family four so rather than it looking stale on a brokage site over winter I will keep hold of it until the Spring and then sell it, hopefully.

Given that the rate of inflation is generally expected to fall to around 5% by march 2024, it is wrong to base next year's budget figures on last years figures. In the real world, replacement of equipment is delayed if a company can't afford it, shiny new toys are on a wish list, the existing equipment has to last longer and have a bit more maintenance than expected, unless you have a captive cash cow to squeeze dry.

Hi everyone, The fog has lifted and Breydon has now re-opened to hire craft. There may still be areas of localised fog/mist in the Broads so please be cautious. Wishing you a good afternoon and weekend when you get there, Kind regards Tom

Good morning, Breydon Water is currently closed to hire craft due to the extremely foggy conditions. We'll issue an update later on when it clears. Visibility is poor in many areas of the Broads so please be careful this morning if you're on or near the water. Kind regards, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

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Not the wrong waterway, the nearest, just not the best 😁 I always had one flying on the river Medway.

It has just been posted 😁

Thank you, I am on the boat this week but took the precaution of bringing some shop bits and envelopes with me just in case. I will post it out to you in the morning.

Wow, just Wow.

What are you saying Pete I have just finished painting the outside. 😁

Good afternoon, Notice is hereby given that Broadland District Council will be carrying out works to renew the drain which runs under the river from River Green to Thorpe Island. Divers will be in the water to assist with the installation. Vessels may be temporarily restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the works from Monday 30 October until Friday 3 November - 09:00hrs until 17:00hrs daily. For further information and a map please see: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-thorpe-river-green Kind regards, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road

Good afternoon everyone, Just a note to say Breydon Water has now re-opened to hire craft. Kind regards, Tom

Good afternoon all, Breydon Water is closed to hire craft today due to poor weather conditions created by Storm Babet. We will issue another update later on if the situation changes. Kind regards, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

Good afternoon all, We have been informed that Haven Bridge is now operational and that Peel Ports will be able to open it from today (Tuesday 17 October 2023). Information on how to book a bridge lift can be found below. Booking a lift For vessels that require the bridge to be lifted, Haven Bridge lifts will be available at 10:00am and 14:00pm every day. Advance booking is essential. Lifts must be booked between the hours of 09:00am to 15:00pm Monday to Friday at least 24 hours in advance of the required passage time. Lifts for weekends must also be booked during these times. Bookings should be made by emailing havenbridgeliftbookings@peelports.com and providing the following information: Vessel Name Contact Name Contact Address Contact telephone number Requested date/time of lift For any queries, please contact the booking office directly by calling 01493 335522. Further info can be found on the Peel Ports website here: https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/great-yarmouth A sharable copy of this information is available on our website here: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/haven-bridge-back-in-operation-great-yarmouth Kind regards, Tom Tom Waterfall Senior Communications Officer Direct dial 01603 756034 Broads Authority Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY

It works fine on mine as it is an inboard engine beneath the mid cabin bed so doesn't have a lot of heat loss. When I had a Calypso with a rear engine, under a hatch on the rear well I used an old quilt to tent over the engine with a 2' heater under it, in a metal cage to avoid fire from contact. Again on a plug in thermastat.

If you kept the receipt you could change to a 1 foot and a 3 foot plus a couple of plug in thermastats.

I would think three 4' heaters is a bit overkill. I use a 1' one in the engine bay with the cover shut as it is in the mid cabin. It doesn't take a lot to keep the temperature up above freezing. I use a plug in thermastat set 5 degrees. Bear in mind heat rises so won't do much for the engine bay if it is left open. The cabin heater is set to 6 degrees and the doors are left open. You are only aiming to raise the temperature just above freezing, anything else will eat up very expensive electricity. My boat is ex hire and had a second stop start engine switch in the engine bay, might be worth checking for one.