Simonboatshift

The problem we have is the number of us sleeping in a small boat! Anything to stop the downpour from the front windows would be good... Met have a small electric unit that doesn't really seem to work all that well and is also noisy running at night when it's otherwise so peaceful. Wondered if the crystal units work?

Hi all, Just a post to find out what people use and to see what is preferred to deal with condensation inside Windows etc whilst on board. Do you use a small or large electric dehumidifier or the crystal type collecting water in a container? I have seen on eBay some that look like small bean bags and wonder if anyone uses these? look forward to seek what the general consensus is. thanks,. Simon.

Haha, yes ok then Jenny, as its only a burgee, half a mile, provided I'm not going round a bend! With the kids on board you usually hear us before you see us anyway to be fair!!

Just got back from work and John, you will be pleased that I have now ordered my burgee, so will be able to be spotted a mile off now!!

We also do not fit under the bridge so stop at Barnes Brinkcraft. When you tie up just pop into reception to let them know how long you will be and to check where you are tied up is ok with them and they are happy to have you. If you stay after 5pm then they take £10 for an overnight mooring. Been there a couple of times now and had no problems.

Hi Paws and everyone! we too are new to both the broads and to the forum. We have a Birchwood 25 called Aquaholic moored at Ferry Marina in Horning. We were on board last week and had a little cruise up to Potter Heigham and to Wroxham. We absolutely love it. Can be busy at times as we have found out already but still enjoyable at any time! We have 3 small kids and unfortunately the 25 is quickly being outgrown by them so we are in the process of getting a bigger boat. keep an eye out and hopefully we see you.

Oh I forgot to mention that if anyone hires or is paying someone else to tow anything where the combined vehicle mass ( tow vehicle & trailer & and load) exceeds 3.5t then by law they also have to use a tacho graph and are to run under eu drivers hours law, the same as trucks.

Hi all, new to the forum but not to the boat transport industry. Well all I can say is if you can tow it good luck!! If you are lucky enough to have the entitlement on your licence thats a start. Any vehicle towing is limited to a trailer weight of 3500 kgs, and that is gross. That means you take the weight of your trailer off your 3500 kgs, giving you the weight you can load. The only way you can tow more is if you have your Hgv. There are only a few tow vehicles that can legally pull 3.5t (I.e range rover, discovery, land cruiser) most 4x4's can't. (l200's, pajero/shogun etc etc) so carefully check your vehicle specs. You may see pictures of certain vehicles towing what is blatantly overweight loads, but it is only a matter of time before there is an accident or vosa catch up.....if there is an accident and you are unfortunate enough to be the owner of the boat, don't think that any insurance policy in the world is going to pay out once they know the circumstances. And if vosa stop it, the boat will not be moving anywhere until it's on a suitable vehicle. Sorting this out alone could be costly- especially if you have already paid a 'professional' to do it. So, if in any doubt, use a reputable, professional company who will move the boat with equipment suitable for the job. It may cost a little more that way but you won't loose everything if it goes wrong.