Smoggy Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 All that is needed is bigger engines, they all fit under with enough power. Insurance is another matter...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2021 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Maybe someone could adapt this concept to the broads. The front portion could be made low enough to get under Potter and the rear portion could have your flying bridge controls, sun deck, drinks cabinet, BBQ etc. All you'd have to do was leave the rear portion on a suitable mooring near Potter. I'm sure Herbert Woods wouldn't mind... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 16 hours ago, grendel said: the solution for maurice mynah, fill the ballast tanks with beer He already has those! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 So if we sketch out the 'ole in that there bridge... then sketch out a design of a boat to go through that there 'ole...adding a deck to walk round it... we should get the best design fpr a Broads boat... ...the common all garden, I can't believe it's not plastic, generic Broads Design Boat! I know I'm missing something here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expilot Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hi Timbo That's exactly what was done by Andy Wolstenhome when he designed the Lowliner. With a tide of 6' 9" it all bit fits the hole. The problem is that the Lowliner was designed at a time when a 6' 9" low tide (and lower) was almost guaranteed mosts days during the Whit to September holiday season. Not any more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I suppose that opens a whole new discussion as to why? Or which theory you subscribe to!! Answers on a postcard please to ........!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 There you are John (Maurice Mynah) a bermuda 34, with extra ballast, problem solved. You never know, Clive may have one they would be happy to sell on?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationerystill Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 My father designed a lot of boats for the broads. He had a scale drawing of Potter Heigham Bridge on his board to check if they would pass under.The problem today is the boats are bigger and the water level seems to be higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siddy Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Turn the bridge into a lock, leave it open for low boats. close the gates for bigger boats and pump out the few inches required then pass through and flood again. Simples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 7 hours ago, Siddy said: Turn the bridge into a lock, leave it open for low boats. close the gates for bigger boats and pump out the few inches required then pass through and flood again. Simples. It would be far quicker and one hell of a lot cheaper to simply raise it to a maximum height of 7'6"". That way, it takes it back to how it was originally, and keep it looking the same. A simple case of "sympathetic restoration". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I think a bypass would be better , leave the main river on the right before the chalets coming up river, go behind them and the fish and chip shop. Tunnel through the road bypass, rejoin after the new bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, TheQ said: I think a bypass would be better , leave the main river on the right before the chalets coming up river, go behind them and the fish and chip shop. Tunnel through the road bypass, rejoin after the new bridge. Is it April Fools Day already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coryton Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 10 hours ago, Siddy said: Turn the bridge into a lock, leave it open for low boats. close the gates for bigger boats and pump out the few inches required then pass through and flood again. Simples. https://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/94445-the-one-the-only-dalmuir-drop-lock/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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