TeamElla Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Whilst I am extremely grateful to the original architect of the formula for calculating bridge clearance at Potter Heigham (strowager I believe), I wanted a direct readout chart for use on board. SO HERE IT IS (see attachment) The associated website for current gauge reading is here:- https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/station/6217 Steve PH Bridge Clearances.pdf 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Nice one. If I read it correctly, there should be around 6' 7" showing at the Bridge currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamElla Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 NOTE THAT THIS IS A FIRST DRAFT (but will be accurate if the calculations in the original formula still hold true). If anyone uses this for the first time, I would be very interested in knowing how it checks out against the pilot's office gauge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamElla Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 Erring on the safe side, I'd take it to be a little over 6 ft 6 ins at 15.15 hrs today. (We should just squeeze under in Ella). Are you going to be the first guinea pig Howard? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 15 hours ago, TeamElla said: Are you going to be the first guinea pig Howard? If only! Not until December I'm afraid I'll certainly check it out though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 The simple way to work it out is knock it down. No bridge, no height issues . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagypsy Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 hour ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: The simple way to work it out is knock it down. No bridge, no height issues . Still be some who wouldn't get under the new bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 31 minutes ago, Seagypsy said: Still be some who wouldn't get under the new bridge That`s exactly it, It will allow larger boats through, but high topped ones will still be restricted. And for those who say about pedestrians, build a footbridge of about 12ft high where the old stone bridge is, no problem. Who needs a planning authority with all the red tape crap when you`ve got me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoryv Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Im afraid I would be standing in your way when you come with the big hammer ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, Victoryv said: Im afraid I would be standing in your way when you come with the big hammer ! You wouldn’t be the only one by a long way I reckon! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Thats funny as the gauge this morning was showing 5'9"!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 We moor the ‘other’ side of the bridge. ‘Er onboard insists we use the pilot. One day I may feel confident enough to take the boat through myself, but I’ll never have the courage to disobey swmbo. This does limit our journeys sometimes having to have a suitable height when the pilot is on duty, but when we return the difference between the two sides becomes apparent and the special nature of the ‘quiet side’ is very much appreciated. I love the broads because of the differences throughout the whole area. It may seem selfish to want to keep my little corner, but even if I were a millionaire I wouldn’t buy a boat that wouldn’t go through Potter bridge. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Get the bomb disposal squad to detonate all those second world war bombs they dig up under the Thurne blockage. In other words, blow the bloody thing up. That`s ME being a bit selfish now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, SPEEDTRIPLE said: Get the bomb disposal squad to detonate all those second world war bombs they dig up under the Thurne blockage. In other words, blow the bloody thing up. That`s ME being a bit selfish now. You don’t seem to have many supporters on this one speedtriple!!! 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 At least one S.T. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boycee Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 MM has stated in another thread that (and I think I have got this right) it has not really been established why the clearance at PH Bridge has reduced as it has over recent years. There seem to be a variety of different theories and, of course, a variety of remedies suggested. Is there anywhere that an ‘expert’ view has appeared does anyone know? This seems to be a more appropriate thread for such a discussion (politely of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 1 hour ago, vanessan said: There seem to be a variety of different theories and, of course, a variety of remedies suggested. Is there anywhere that an ‘expert’ view has appeared does anyone know? The very point I am making in that other thread. 1 hour ago, vanessan said: This seems to be a more appropriate thread for such a discussion (politely of course). Yes I see your point, but I made my comments where I did in reply to an offer made by the Broads Authority to respond to questions on that thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 There seems to be another post of mine deleted?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 14 hours ago, vanessan said: You don’t seem to have many supporters on this one speedtriple!!! 😄 Could`nt give a t.... It`s not the first time i`ve been the loan voice of opposition, and it won`t be the last either. Was that polite enough Boycee? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 The alternative thread seems to be the one eliciting answers so I’m asking my questions there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaptinKev Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 21 hours ago, vanessan said: You don’t seem to have many supporters on this one speedtriple!!! 😄 I'm sticking up for ST on this one. I think that getting rid of that bridge and either diverting around or putting a bridge that has at least a 9ft air draft with 4ft at least draft below, would bring a beneficial income to the boating industry to the broads. A lot of tourists have done the circuit on the broads and have their type of boat that they like to stick to and might not want to return for quite a while. Opening up parts of the broads that were not accessible before could bring a lot of them back and see bigger profits for PH businesses, as it can seem like PH is a dead end for most. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoryv Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 That bridge keeps it special, may it stand for hundreds more years ! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Victoryv said: That bridge keeps it special, may it stand for hundreds more years ! And the bridge is special, its a major part of Broads history, its medieval and needs to be preserved. I accept we cant go through in our boat. We can always hire a day boat to see what is beyond it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I fully agree that removing the bridge is not an option. Raising it, bypassing it or reinstating the earlier clearance by some other means is what needs to be properly investigated. I do have to say I feel somewhat miffed by the comments that imply that the new levels are a good thing, an attitude I can only feel being somewhat selfish. I can agree that boats built that would never have gone through do not need to be catered for, but some boats were designed specifically to go through, but now will not. Why should owners or hirers of such craft be penalised ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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