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As I mentioned in my earlier post we stay there regularly and the last problem we saw was 30 years ago. I take the necessary precautions and I always avoid overnighting for the weekend as it is a bit noisy. It is all up to personal choice. I do however feel that those contemplating visiting for the first time need to be aware of the potential problems. It can be noisy at the weekends and occasionally someone will climb over the fence at night.. So make sure you have tied up properly through the ring and back to the boat, I use as many ropes as possible and also put the mud weight down. I still stay there and enjoy doing so.

i have first hand knowledge of several boats being untied at Norwich Yacht Station. We were all asleep in the early hours of the morning to be woken up by lots of shouting. Several boats had been untied, but one had not put his mud weight down and was drifting away in the middle of the river. It took several minutes before a sleepy head looked out of the window to see what the fuss was about. He then realised what was happening. Boats all tied back up and his mud weight down then back to sleep with the excitement over. This all happened back in 1985 before the fence and gates. We have stayed many times since occasionally using Thorpe instead but have never had a repeat. Always put your ropes through the loop and tied them back on the boat. I alwaysbring the non bank side over as well if long enough and tie them as well or use a spring. Then I always put the mud weight down. Saved us in 1985. I put it down out of habit now where ever we moor.

Looks lovely Clive. The finished product is going to be impressive.

Welcome from me too, nothing wrong with a bit of lurking. Haggis mind is another thing. However I have to agree with McSweens, we get ours from Costco when we realised they flew that far south.

Three hours for an expert to come along, what happened Iain?

Mine has its own RCD trip as the does the one in Neil's link. I am sure we will soon have an expert along to let us now if this is good enough.

Welcome

They have this as well http://www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk/savers/save-20-second-holiday/

Have a look at this. http://www.richardsonsboatingholidays.co.uk/savers/save-upto-15-2-weeks/

Yes you are right, the boat we were on had chunks and gouges on the hull and superstructure. It was interesting to watch the others, some can put the boat exactly where they want it and some were bouncing off things everywhere. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I am with you on this one Peter and hope that Palidin continues to contribute. I love visiting the Broads and learn so much more about them and the community within from these discussions. Facts are facts and opinions are opinions, all contributions are worth while if we keep them as such and avoid taking things personally. We can only be insulted by something if we let ourselves be insulted, and I am very impressed with the way enthusiastic and committed people are putting their points forward in a mostly clear and interesting way. Please keep it up.

The Thames above Oxford is lovely with some very narrow bridges, the boat we were on had quite a bit of battle damage due to previous encounters, not us I must add. Well worth a visit, but I enjoy the Broads much more.

I thought the closest harvester was in Lowestoft, there is a place called the Harvester club in Beccles. Due you mean the Wetherspoons Marina? I use both Harvester and Wetherspoons at times as well as others. My favorite is the Lavendar House in Brundell, but I can't afford to eat there as often as I could the others. I would welcome a Harvester in the area, but then I only go there on holiday. EDITED for Speeeelinggg correction

Good luck. I would weigh the boat down. Looks like great fun. Like Iain said, but maybe a few less than 40.

Welcome G&W. Nothing wrong with submariners. There are two types of naval vessels, submarines and targets.

True professional. Watched several of his, just love the voice. Great idea to share.

From memory I think it was 7 foot, Sunray was 7.02. The is a list as well http://www.thenorfolkbroads.net/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=11450 Hope it works

And why can't you beat it........it runs away too quickly.

Peter. My wife keeps asking why I have gone green? Lovely photos, captures the joy of the Broads.

If I am on the boat I usually pop out and see if they need help. I prefer not to have someone double moor as on previous occasions it tends to be a bit noisier with the boats rubbing and we are early to bed, early to rise. We have never turned anyone away. With my snoring they may not sleep to well either. Last year we helped people stern moor a few times, I uasually take the line and help them in if they need it or fend off if not. We were at OBYS last year when a hire boat was stern mooring between us and a nice private boat. It was very tight and the other owner had a very concerned look on his face. I took the line and kept the hire boat close to us as he fended off. We were in a rather old hire boat that had collected several marks over the years. It is best to ask at all times as long as someone is on board. If not I uasually find somewhere else. Good thread MM

Rise above it folks

I watched while sitting on the floor as it disappeared through the hole. Very lucky I was thirteen at the time. Sure I would not have made it through the hole. Quite scary.

Great document Clive. Well done for taking the time and effort and also making it available to all. I managed to download it as a PDF and open iy with ibooks on my iPad so I now have a travel copy, hope you do not mind.

If you look at your post you have made above you will see it under your picture and how many posts you have made.

I did a few sessions at Hartlip Church many many years ago. I must of bounced the bell too hard as the stay snapped. Remembered to let go as I left the ground and saw the size of the little hole the rope was going through. That got the heart beat thumping faster. Did not get invited back after that.