olliverdrake Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Good evening folks We are spending Christmas afloat thanks to The Broads Boating Company. I have, as probably many of you do, a missus and kids who will think that everything aboard will be as at home and in endless supply. Knowing that this is not the case I was wondering where I am able to fill up with water on both the northern and not too far into the southern broads should we get across Breydon, tides and weather permitting. Forum members help would be much appreciated. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hi, Glenn. There was thread on this recently which I'm sure that someone will be able to point you to. (Sorry that I've forgotten it's whereabouts)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Hello Glenn, If you do not have an hose onboard I suggest you purchase on with a range of fittings. Some of the hoses are left operational but some are removed over the winter period. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Hi Glenn Reedham on but bring short length of hose as Alan suggests Brooms Goodchilds Boulters Horning Marina Services Ludham Bridge Boatyard (may need to ring) Sutton Staithe Boatyard Moonfleet Ranworth Faircraft Loynes (in the yard) BBC of course Poss pilot moorings at Potter Should be a few to go on with :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 . ..ooooerr and OBYS on the pontoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8DAVE Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Loddon Staithe and Surlingham Ferry were both on over the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliverdrake Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks Guys Will arm myself with a hose Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 And even better proposal is not to have a shower every day or twice a day!!! You won't be seeing too many people so you won't put too many off and its only the showers we insist on taking that uses the water in such quantities!! Cooking etc does not use that much so a tank full will last all the time you are on the boat....!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 2 hours ago, marshman said: And even better proposal is not to have a shower every day or twice a day!!! You won't be seeing too many people so you won't put too many off and its only the showers we insist on taking that uses the water in such quantities!! Cooking etc does not use that much so a tank full will last all the time you are on the boat....!! Besides which it is too darn cold to stand in a boat shower this time of year! Check with BBC that they have no problems with you crossing Breydon, some hire companies don’t allow it out of season. Wherever you go and whatever you do I am sure you will enjoy near empty rivers and a choice of moorings. Magic - enjoy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 We tend to shower on the move, rather than first thing, when the boat has warmed up. Marshman has a point, you don't strictly need a full shower every day, a good wash will usually suffice! The taps are left on at Reedham but they take the hoses away. You can even fill with a bucket, been there, done that! We've never had a problem with Swancraft, Bridgecraft, Herbert Woods or Faircraft Loynes crossing Breydon. There's no reason why you can't but might be a good idea to check just in case. But I agree, it's a magical time to be on the river. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I for one shower every 3-4 days when afloat. In between times a good wash down with a flannel and soap suffices. I've not had any adverse comments about my personal hygiene - or perhaps people are just being polite . When we were kids in the 60's we had to make do with a tin bath in front of the fire in the living room once a week, whether we needed it or not , and doing without didn't do anyone any lasting harm. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hmmm I think timing is all for next year's meet ups then Steve, perhaps an index number 1..3 on arrangement to meet texts indicating last shower? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Now where did I put my hair-straighteners? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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