MauriceMynah Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Yes, granted, I've been going to the Neatished staithe in a 27ft aft cockpit Elysian. Next time, I'm going to be in a 42ft centre cockpit Aquafibre. I might not be so cocky about it now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 2 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: Yes, granted, I've been going to the Neatished staithe in a 27ft aft cockpit Elysian. Next time, I'm going to be in a 42ft centre cockpit Aquafibre. I might not be so cocky about it now. Show your resolve and reverse in (skilfully avoiding the fishermen). Then much easier to get out when you've had a beer or 3 in the White Horse (when it's open of course) been there, got T shirt etc 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 41 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: Show your resolve and reverse in (skilfully avoiding the fishermen). I was going to suggest that myself. You have a boat that will behave beautifully when going stern first. You will be able to impress the bystanders with your boat handling! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 and a bow thruster... Neatishead here you come! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 This could be interesting. I have always gone into Neatished staithe stern first, so no change there, but looking at the surveyors pictures, I was very surprised to see how small the bow thruster hole is. I thought them much larger. Opinions please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbx5 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 You have a very small hole there Mm Ours as photo John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 I suppose I should include a picture of it's multi angle stern thruster. :-) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Sorry Lulu, I didn't mean to hijack your thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: Sorry Lulu, I didn't mean to hijack your thread. I dont mind at all. Its great to see your new boat! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Nice new boat MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 1 hour ago, MauriceMynah said: I suppose I should include a picture of it's multi angle stern thruster. :-) It's all white, but for how long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 32 minutes ago, Polly said: Nice new boat MM You mean "Nice CLEAN new boat MM" :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Jbx5 said: You have a very small hole there Mm Ours as photo John That's an optimistically thin fend-off lanyard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 2 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: This could be interesting. I have always gone into Neatished staithe stern first, so no change there, but looking at the surveyors pictures, I was very surprised to see how small the bow thruster hole is. I thought them much larger. Opinions please! That almost looks like a snoring hole rather than a bow thruster unless it's one of those really clever water jet versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Gracious me, I think you might be right. Thank you for reminding me of it's name, all I could think of was "farting hole". Well, I was close! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgregg Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 20 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: I suppose I should include a picture of it's multi angle stern thruster. :-) Nice boat. Got to love an AF38 / 42. Handle like a dream, heavy layup and tons of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 19 hours ago, MauriceMynah said: Gracious me, I think you might be right. Thank you for reminding me of it's name, all I could think of was "farting hole". Well, I was close! It all depends on whether you are coming instead going, or going instead of coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 23 hours ago, NorfolkNog said: Show your resolve and reverse in (skilfully avoiding the fishermen). Then much easier to get out when you've had a beer or 3 in the White Horse (when it's open of course) been there, got T shirt etc Or do what we do and turn. round in the Dyke and not with the ropes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 or follow Griffs example, get to neatishead, find it full (and the turning area full with two boats turning, and just reverse all the way to gayes staithe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Looks like you had a wonderful short cruise , shame we missed you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted December 7, 2020 Author Share Posted December 7, 2020 45 minutes ago, CambridgeCabby said: Looks like you had a wonderful short cruise , shame we missed you It was amazing and now have another fantastic memory to look back on. Hopefully see you and Kate out and about soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 29th March 2021 Well after much anxiety worrying about what we would find wrong when we got to the boat yesterday, the only thing was a lost NBN burgee that must have detached itself from the mast and a rather tattered bow rope. We cleaned the boat inside and out. Only one spot of mould in a cupboard and general dust. The dehumidifier had done a fantastic job. We put on the new ensign, swapped ropes around, and the engine started first turn. Good ole Perkins. Got to admit, we both got rather emotional. Yep we are soppy but this last lockdown has definitely been the worst for us and I think it was a mixture of relief and now good times ahead. I sat on the bow for a while in the marina in the glorious sun shine . It was such a good day. We had arrived at the marina around 7.30 and left at 11.00. We spent the rest of the day at home washing all the curtains, and other soft furnishings which are now ready to take back after the 12th April. Today our new four legged crew member arrives who we hope will love the boat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Pictures of the new crew member soon please. From our own experiences and reading of others, there are few dogs that don’t take to boating. They seem to love it. (We desperately need a new ensign but my better half won’t have one because he says it will make us look like newbies. I’m going to sneak one aboard one day when he’s not looking!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, vanessan said: Pictures of the new crew member soon please. From our own experiences and reading of others, there are few dogs that don’t take to boating. They seem to love it. (We desperately need a new ensign but my better half won’t have one because he says it will make us look like newbies. I’m going to sneak one aboard one day when he’s not looking!) The ensign was so faded it looked like we didn't care! There you go, a good excuse for a new one! Will post crew photo soon :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Much excitement in your house today Sam, I'm sure. Desmond will love the boat, beautiful weather today perfect for introducing the new arrival to his new neighbourhood and letting him check out the nearest park! Hope you have a lovely day. Carole 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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