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    Beccles Bound..

    in Broads Photos

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    I always had a problem with my partner who thought because we where just passing over Breydon and through Gt. Yarmouth without stopping there was no need to wear a life-jacket, which caused more than one argument! Fortunately he's a bit more sensible these day helped by using more compact self inflating life-jackets rather than the Mae West contraptions handed out by the hire yards in the 90s. Pre 70s if you asked for a lifejacket what you got was actually a buoyancy aid. On my first Broads holiday in 1962 I had not learnt to swim but have photographs of us all at Reedham messing about in dinghys just wearing one of those buoyancy aids. I suppose it just shows how attitudes change, in this case for the better.

    Fred

    Beccles Bound..

    in Broads Photos

    Posted

    The difficulty would be the wording to cover all scenarios. How do you enforce someone sunbathing on the top of a boat to wear one? Yet they are still afloat and still in a circumstance where they could end up in the Broad/river.

    Fred

     

    Beccles Bound..

    in Broads Photos

    Posted

    Unless it's a condition of hire, I don't see how Herbert Woods can make anyone wear a life-jacket? When I started hiring only a very few wore them, if you did, you really did stick out. Gradually they have become part of being afloat and no one looks twice if you wear one. What I think the hire yards can do is to point out the areas wearing one is essential rather than have an all circumstances rule, which may get through to more cavalier crews who by age or nature resent being told what to do.

    Fred

     

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    Practical Boat Owner Issues

    in Broads Chat

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    When I moved from Manchester to Runcorn in 1993 I had a spare bedroom stacked with every Waterways World, Canal and Riverboat and on a different tack every Modern Tramway from the early 1960s. The whole lot was binned. Now in the days of ebay, how do I regret it!

    Fred

    Where’s Everyone Gone?

    in Broads Chat

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    27 minutes ago, MaceSwinger said:

    This year was the first time I've gone through Hoseasons; my preference is to book direct with the yard, usually Brinks as they offer a decent military discount and a little hamper for returning customers. The only reason we're going with Silverline is because they appear to be the only fleet operating a little 29' Alpha CC. Next year I'll be reverting back to Brinks direct or giving NBD a go. Hoseasons will certainly never get another booking from me; they've been an utter farce start to finish.

    I think once you have experienced Silverline you may not budge. Superbly presented and lots of little extra touches. Some people don't like their regimented way of working but if you don't have a problem with that you will find them very friendly and professional.  They normally do direct bookings (getting you free parking) but things aint normal! 

    Fred

    Double Mooring Without Permission

    in Broads Chat

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    3 hours ago, Vaughan said:

    Not if you were flying the NBN pennant and introduced yourself as Trambo!

    You would be welcome alongside us for an evening of shared reminiscence of the old days of Hearts Cruisers, and the Broads of the 60s.

    All that would be missing is Timbo, to record it for posterity!

    That could be a very long night or two!

    Fred

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    Double Mooring Without Permission

    in Broads Chat

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    3 hours ago, JennyMorgan said:

    Serious question, if any of those opposed to double mooring were unable to find a single mooring would they then bite the bullet and double up or would they just motor off into the sunset?

    I would ask permission but after looking at me and the crew and the resultant sling your hook, we would be off into the sunset! :71_smiling_imp:

    Newcomers Alert - Advice Needed

    in Broads Chat

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    If you want a boat that will look as good at the end of the season as it does at the start then it has to be Silverline at Brundall or Summercraft (who have rentered the hire market) at Wroxham but Brigecraft at Acle are not far behind. If presentation is not the top priority but a good boat and personal service can be found from Pacific at Loddon and Martham Boats. If Freedom at Thorpe is still taking bookings that would be a good option too. I personally in the past have usually avoided the big yards as they are a little impersonal but that is totally a personal preference. To be honest, unlike in the past, there are no bad boats to be had just different hirer budgets and priorities.

    Fred

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    Bringing A Cat Onboard

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    Have often taken a cat on a boating holiday but only once on the Broads

     Generally I think they prefer it to staying in a cattery but the distance from Runcorn to the Broads is a too far for them. When we did take our cat, Sabina, to the Broads  in the mid 70s we travelled by train which cats seem to prefer. Immediately the engine started she would find some obscure place hide but real enjoyed it when we moored, even found her stalking cows at Geldeston. Today catteries are much nicer places (also a lot more expensive, over £450 last year) and also Silver Cloud as a non-pet boat , we don't have the option. anyway

    11 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said:

    Swancraft always had a condition that no cats were allowed on their boats. I can't recall if I ever asked why - I guess maybe cats tend to scratch so there were maybe concerns about the seating etc. 

    I think it was a scratching problem, also a lot of people are allergic to them.

    Posted this before but you can see Sabina at the stern of Navigator II with typical 1970s H&S standards in place!

    Fred

    Navigator 2 at Port of Yarmouth Marina mid 70s

     

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    melody - which one to choose?

    in Hire Boat Discussion

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    8 hours ago, Broads01 said:

     

    I can see the benefits of Melody and San Remo but I've always been put off by how small the sunroof is. The helm position is too enclosed for my preference. 

    Agree Simon. Would not be my choice for a Summer holiday but for early and late breaks they could be ideal. Hired Brinks Omega twice in the 90s in low season and found her fine in all aspects.

    Historically they seem to be least successful of the Broads designs. The earliest examples were I think the post-war  3 berth (some later converted to 4 berth) "Sea Heron" class from A. G. Ward. A really handsome design especially in the as built all varnish finish.

    Fred

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    Mooring At Norwich. Safety And Security.

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    27 minutes ago, brundallNavy said:

    Moored at the yacht station last night, had a great Indian delivered to the boat and no problems of any kind with security road noise died down around 8pm.

    It's the time the noise starts a.m. thats the problem for me. The good people of Norwich set off for work very early!

    Have stayed at the Yacht Station on a couple of  Saturday nights with no problems except the noise after the clubs let out. Probably lucky.

    Fred

    Sunken Day Boat

    in Broads Authority Notices

    Posted

    2 hours ago, webntweb said:

    Many people with "syndactyly" - the medical term for webbed digits - would take exception to their condition being spoken about disparagingly.

    ....and there's me, I thought it described people who had shared ownership boats. :default_dunce:

    Fred

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