Antares_9 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 That brings back memories I rather it had not, I got in such trouble takeing photo's of some of those things in Murmansk in '86, still brings me out in a sweat just thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Hi All, This has played a big part in my descison not to rely on shore power but to fully winterise the boat. Having said that winterisation is a fairly easy task for my boat. Maybe a lot more difficult on your boats. Rod Rod, Hi I completely agree with that. Here in Gt Hockham, just 20 miles from Brundall (as the crow flies) we had temps consistantly down to -9 to -10 overnight recently. I'm not too sure that a small greenhouse heater would have sufficed anyway..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 "On a separate but related subject we have now decided to abandon our NYE trip as our moorings at Stalham were completly frozen in last week when I was up there and as there has been no radical increase in temperatures since then the prospect of getting out look prerry grim." We have a cunning.... plan to clear the way!!. of half the mariner on the 29th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 yup that sounds about right in terms of usage and I still think we are getting ripped off for the leccy price wise I agree Adam. When we moved to St Olaves a week and a half ago, we put 40 units in the meter. I was gobsmacked to find 4 days later 30 units had been used!! I put on another 40 units last Friday and turned the thermostat down o nthe little oil rad, and also the frost stat for the engine bay tube heaters. 3 o'clock this morning I got a text fro mthe boat saying the power had gone off as I assume it's run out again. I've got no real choice but to put on about £50 of leccy to see us through until the office re-opens on the 5/1/2011. I would have winterised properly, except for the NYE trip...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 "On a separate but related subject we have now decided to abandon our NYE trip as our moorings at Stalham were completely frozen in last week when I was up there and as there has been no radical increase in temperatures since then the prospect of getting out look pretty grim." : With the temps about or just above freezing, perhaps you might reconsider? At Brundall the marina is now OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 Unless you have already got your electric cards Mark you are too late office is now closed I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 sorry Mark I am wrong the office closes end of today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat nee blownup Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 one would have thought if one had a lighthouse one could have seen if the office was open. Is it the case with your lighthouse that all the poor mariners who flounder get the reply " Oh i thought the light was on" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 sorry Mark I am wrong the office closes end of today I already spoke to them yesterday to find out when they shut (midday today apparently). Anyway, I've stuck 100 units on it, so I hope that will be enough. The engine bay thermometer had read a max of +10.1 and min of +0.7 so they should be alright, but I am now a bit worried about the loo, as it's full of ice (forgot to empty it properly ). With regard NYE, is anyone likely to be trying to ice break at St Olaves to get out? Serenity was frozen in solid this morning, except for the aft section around the engines, and the ice was over an inch thick. I ain't driving her through that, so I wondered if anyone wanted a hand with a tender and a boat hook on 31st to clear a path for us all .... Adam ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senator Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 with the amount of water that flows in and out of St. Olives and the positive daytime temperatures I would guess it us one problem that will sort itself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneakp Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 :With regard NYE, is anyone likely to be trying to ice break at St Olaves to get out? Serenity was frozen in solid this morning, except for the aft section around the engines, and the ice was over an inch thick. I ain't driving her through that, so I wondered if anyone wanted a hand with a tender and a boat hook on 31st to clear a path for us all .... Adam ????? Let me know if ur doin that as I'd love to....come and watch Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupes Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I haven't managed to speak to him indoors yet as he is preparing my tea although I did drive past this afternoon and I think it looked a little more thawed. It'll be alright on the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Let me know if ur doin that as I'd love to....come and watch And no doubt photograph the inevitable swim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jax 3 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Lou and Jay are very skilled at breaking ice. What time shall I drop them off on the 31st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Lou and Jay are very skilled at breaking ice. What time shall I drop them off on the 31st. Told you we have a cunning... plan, !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Let me know if ur doin that as I'd love to....come and watch Wayne ha ha... : : I am sure we will get plenty of help if needed...after all... the tickets for NYE at Coldham are all on "Sea Hunter" as we speak (said in a machoey echoey voice!) lb : : : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Ever the optimist, I note that the forecast for next Tuesday (both Norwich and Lowestoft) is +6/+6........... let's hope!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jax 3 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 How is the thaw going, or isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Hi col, i am going down tommorow to prepare the boat for NYE,i am sure we will get a report from one of the lads later,i am going to put some hot exhaust gases under it and a good flow of water to help it along Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jupes Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 LB is on his way down there now to check the state of play and load some essentials on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 Have just come back and I dont think anybody will be going anywhere we are having to think of a plan B for NYE more photos to post but need help from Trevor again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Yes?? mail them to me i,ll put em up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, IT LOOKS FROSTY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 ANYONE GOT A HEAT GUN?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 All might not be lost guys, as I think a brief thaw is on the way this week ( Fingers crossed ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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