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My boat passed its second boat safety this afternoon so ok for another 4 years, but then again i knew it would as i keep it well up to speed on safety always have done,costs money but our safety comes first unlike some people on the broads who's boats are a death trap to us all..you know who you are..Hope they don't moor next to me.

Spoke to an ex fireman today on his boat and he said to turn the dry powder extinguishers upside down to shake up the powder as it settles and compacts during time and does not work as efficiently.

It looks like an older Nanni engine,mine has a fluid box like that and has a level guage on it,but just open the cap and see if any oil is in it.. Then of course if its full you can narrow it down to something else..Not very helpful i know..Clunking noises can be strange are you sure you did not hit something on the bottom.

Reading between the lines David,its seems that if its out of date and as long as its got a service record and yellow label in date its ok. Anyway,in case i have to buy new i've found this website for you to look at. http://www.firemart.co.uk/webshop/index.php

He did say when i mentioned that they were expensive that he had contacts where he could get them for a good price,maybe its me i'm a cynical bugger and am wary of some people..

Talking to the BSS examiner today he mentioned that all Fire extinguishers on boats should now be in date within 5 years during the examination. Can anyone point me in the diection of where it says that to confirm it.?? My 3 are still well into the green part but he says that does not matter,its now the Manufacturers date.. I'll have to check mine.

Check you PM box John have sent you one..

Well i have lived nearby for almost 4 years and don't recall any major accidents on the A149,But i have heard of many on the A47 which in my opinion is a much more dangerous road,especially near the Blofield turnoff coming from Norwich where it goes into one lane i have had a few near misses here i can tell you,why do they have to be in front of you at the cost of a near miss.

Andy if you read my post i mention all of england,and yes your right some drivers seem to want to commit harry carry,speed is definately a killer along with stupidness and no thought for anyone else,if people who do this knew how painfull it was being in a crash they would not do it, i know from experience and its not nice.

Yes,very nice Clive but will it go under ALL the bridges?

Lets face i have driven all over England for years and have seen many a stupid driver pulling out in front of cars,overtaking on bends and hills and at speed,driving at 70 mph plus in torrential rain and Fog,AND no amount of speed cameras will stop this from happening.People will be killed all over England and no cameras will stop this.And since i moved up to Norfolk in the last 3 years my Insurance went up (i asked the Company why and he said because Norfolk has more accidents than elsewhere - not confirmed) and driving in Norfolk i have seen so many near misses its getting frightening to drive here you just don't know what people are going to do anymore there actions are so random..

Reading the document it looks like we will pay slightly more for the sulphur free diesel and bigger chance of getting fuel bug if not regurlarly filled up. This apparently does not effect sea going marine users which seems to me to defeat the object if they are still going to put in sulphur diesel.Bit one sided if you ask me thats if i've read it right. It must concern older broads type engines which have been using sulphur diesel for 20 years plus as it could effect there engine seals etc.

Updated 14/9/2010. The Birthday Bash will be held on Saturday 18th Sept 2010 at the Sutton Staithe Hotel, starting at 7.30pm. Here is the 2010 Sutton Staithe Hotels Menu List including the Wine List.. http://www.suttonstaithehotel.co.uk/dining.html Members will be able to turn up and order off the main restaurant menu, and pay on the night as they order, they are treating the games room as an extention of the restaurant for the night, but just for the use of our members. I have organised seating for 26 people on the night as you can see we are filling up quickly so don't leave it too late.. We would like to ask for everyone to be seated by 7-30 pm at the latest. Thankyou. 1. Barry and Olive..................(meal x 2) 2. Brian, Clare Marcus. 3.Jimbo plus guest.................(meal x 2) 4.John and Mary-Jane.............(meal x 2) 5.dave and chris + possible 2 friends..(meal x 2) 6.Diane and Roy....................(meal x 2) 7.jim and maxine..................(meal x 2) 8.Rod + Shirley + Treacle..........(meal x 2) 9.mark and susan.................(meal x 2) 10.Newf + poss 2 others...........(meal x 1) 11.pete and susanne ferryman....(meal x 2) 12.Alan & Mags + 1 Guest.........(meal x 3) 13 Julz.

Yes,John,Hopefully.. cannot worry about the wind too much otherwise you'd never go out in this country if you did.You know what its like in heavy winds John don't you,you have been to sea like me for quite awhile so know what to expect.At least on the river you can moor up somewhere and have a drink of something.

Think its going to be the windiest day tommorow wednesday.

]Updated 13/9/2010. The Birthday Bash will be held on Saturday 18th Sept 2010 at the Sutton Staithe Hotel, starting at 7.30pm. Here is the 2010 Sutton Staithe Hotels Menu List including the Wine List.. http://www.suttonstaithehotel.co.uk/dining.html Members will be able to turn up and order off the main restaurant menu, and pay on the night as they order, they are treating the games room as an extention of the restaurant for the night, but just for the use of our members. I have organised seating for 26 people on the night as you can see we are filling up quickly so don't leave it too late.. We would like to ask for everyone to be seated by 7-30 pm at the latest. Thankyou. 1. Barry and Olive..................(meal x 2) 2. Brian Rachel Clare Marcus 3.Jimbo plus guest.................(meal x 2) 4.John and Mary-Jane.............(meal x 2) 5.dave and chris + possible 2 friends 6.Diane and Roy....................(meal x 2) 7.jim and maxine..................(meal x 2) 8.Rod + Shirley + Treacle..........(meal x 2) 9.mark and susan.................(meal x 2) 10.Newf + poss 2 others...........(meal x 1) 11.pete and susanne ferryman....(meal x 2) 12.Alan & Mags + 1 Guest.........(meal x 3) 13 Julz

Has to be Sealine Gavin,as i had one and think they are the best going alongside Fairline.Great selection of boats for all people.

You'd be quite welcome,Steve.

Hi,All,Ordered the NBN cake from Lathams of Potter Heigham,but i will be on the boat next saturday,could someone who has a car at the meet please help by picking up the cake for me please? I will come with you to make sure its ok,Ta.

Updated 10/9/2010. The Birthday Bash will be held on Saturday 18th Sept 2010 at the Sutton Staithe Hotel, starting at 7.30pm. Here is the 2010 Sutton Staithe Hotels Menu List including the Wine List.. http://www.suttonstaithehotel.co.uk/dining.html Members will be able to turn up and order off the main restaurant menu, and pay on the night as they order, they are treating the games room as an extention of the restaurant for the night, but just for the use of our members. We have seating for a maximum of 40 people on the night as you can see we are filling up quickly so don't leave it too late.. We would like to ask for everyone to be seated by 7-30 pm at the latest. 1. Barry and Olive..................(meal x 2) 2. Brian Rachel Clare Marcus 3.Jimbo plus guest.................(meal x 2) 4.John and Mary-Jane.............(meal x 2) 5.dave and chris + possible 2 friends 6.Diane and Roy....................(meal x 2) 7.jim and maxine..................(meal x 2) 8.Rod + Shirley + Treacle..........(meal x 2) 9.mark and susan.................(meal x 2) 10.Newf + poss 2 others...........(meal x 1) 11.pete and susanne ferryman....(meal x 2) 12.Alan & Mags + 1 Guest.........(meal x 3) 13 Julz

I don't know why your worried your not down to go.

Updated 5/9/2010. Here is the 2010 Sutton Staithe Hotels Menu List including the Wine List.. http://www.suttonstaithehotel.co.uk/dining.html Members will be able to turn up and order off the main restaurant menu, and pay on the night as they order, they are treating the games room as an extention of the restaurant for the night, but just for the use of our members. We have seating for a maximum of 40 people on the night as you can see we are filling up quickly so don't leave it too late.. We would like to ask for everyone to be seated by 7-30 pm at the latest. 1. Barry and Olive..................(meal x 2) 2. Brian Rachel Clare Marcus 3.Jimbo plus guest.................(meal x 2) 4.John and Mary-Jane.............(meal x 2) 5.dave and chris + possible 2 friends 6.Col, Lou, Jay & Connor. 7.Diane and Roy....................(meal x 2) 8.jim and maxine..................(meal x 2) 9.Rod + Shirley + Treacle..........(meal x 2) 10.mark and susan.................(meal x 2) 11.Newf + poss 2 others...........(meal x 1) 12.pete and susanne ferryman....(meal x 2) 13.Alan & Mags + 1 Guest.........(meal x 3)

Jim,look at the thread just above this one its order/Pay on the night.

Updated 3/9/2010. Here is the 2010 Sutton Staithe Hotels Menu List including the Wine List.. http://www.suttonstaithehotel.co.uk/dining.html Members will be able to turn up and order off the main restaurant menu, and pay on the night as they order, they are treating the games room as an extention of the restaurant for the night, but just for the use of our members. We have seating for a maximum of 40 people on the night as you can see we are filling up quickly so don't leave it too late.. We would like to ask for everyone to be seated by 7-30 pm at the latest. 1. Barry and Olive..................(meal x 2) 2. Brian Rachel Clare Marcus 3.Jimbo plus guest.................(meal x 2) 4.John and Mary-Jane.............(meal x 2) 5.dave and chris + possible 2 friends 6.Col, Lou, Jay & Connor. 7.Diane and Roy....................(meal x 2) 8.jim and maxine..................(meal x 2) 9.Rod + Shirley + Treacle..........(meal x 2) 10.mark and susan.................(meal x 2) 11.Newf + poss 2 others...........(meal x 1) 12.pete and susanne ferryman....(meal x 2) 13.Alan & Mags + 1 Guest.........(meal x 3)

Can we have this as a sticky Jill,as i am sure people print it off to take with them on holiday as its very handy and it can be updated on a regular basis so that its at the top all the time is this possible?