petersjoy Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 minute ago, BroadAmbition said: All craft with dressing lines and flags flying slipped and preceded at 1100 from OBYS en route to Beccles, Nipper leading the flotilla. It’s mild n bright Griff Would have liked to see it but the webcam is locked up an won't move from the current view. See you all tomorrow when we get to the boat, will have a walk round tomorrow evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SwanR Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Gone are the days when the Captain would have vlogged this! 😥 Thanks for all the photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Vaughan said: I apologise for wandering off what is a fascinating thread, but I can truly say that when Crown Blue Line were building our new design of Classiques and Crusaders, of which we built a few hundred, we wanted to fit the Perkins MC42 which had been developed by Duffields in Norwich and is still the best inland waterways diesel I have known. Perkins were not able to guarantee production of this engine for at least the next 5 years (even though they were selling engines to Volvo) and so we were obliged to go with the Nanni 4190 instead. Porter and Haylett (Connoisseur) made the same decision at the same time. So if Perkins had gone with us then Nanni may not have made the same impression on the market that they now have. All the same, they have proved to be a great little engine, although they cannot be economically re-built. In the end, you throw it away and buy another one. This was set up between Perkins and Volvo Penta Sweden at least 25 years ago so before my time and no one in the UK was involved. However, as I understand it VP didn't want the cost of developing a new range of small engines and Perkins were happy to leave the selling to VP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 All safely here and berthed up The bonded lockers are now open Griff 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 It was never in doubt Well done and well deserved Griff 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 And a special one off award to Andrew & Claire on Bollysnigh of Oakwood for their historical Boatyard dressing pennants Griff 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Last years get together Andrew n Claire had cheap bunting that leaked dye when wet, some of the flags were lying on the coach house roofs. He decided it was not right so over the past year got set to, trialling various systems of putting up and flying dressing lines with support poles that could be rigged and stowed Once that was fettled it was time for some quality pennants. Rather than buying a quality made up set he hit on the idea of researching Broads Boatyard’s past n present. Then got the lot made up to measure, that can’t have been a cheap exercise Just how no one has thought of this idea before now? The result must be the best most apt set of Broads dressing lines on any Broads boat both past and present Well done Griff 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 We are currently moored up on the free moorings at Stokesby and looking out for the woodies coming back. So far ….. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Can I just say a big thank you for the coverage you have done of the Wooden Boat Show. They are a sight to see but unfortunately this year I could not make it to have a look. I hope you had a fantastic time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JanetAnne Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I have just been forwarded this piccy of my Chloe Jane on the cruise. I have no idea who took it but thank you. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemike Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 some more from the same source as chloe jane 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 On Thursday Oulton Broad Yacht Station very kindly cleared their outer pontoon for us so we could all gather together. It worked out really well 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationerystill Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Do my eyes deceive me. It looks like two of the boats have glass fibre Griffin 35(Bourne) hulls with timber superstructure. These boats were designed by my father in the early 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 10 hours ago, Stationerystill said: Do my eyes deceive me. It looks like two of the boats have glass fibre Griffin 35(Bourne) hulls with timber superstructure. These boats were designed by my father in the early 60's. I believe there were 3 with the Borne hull but different layouts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 10 hours ago, Stationerystill said: Do my eyes deceive me. It looks like two of the boats have glass fibre Griffin 35(Bourne) hulls with timber superstructure. These boats were designed by my father in the early 60's. Which begs the question, should they be going to the wooden boat show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Smoggy said: Which begs the question, should they be going to the wooden boat show? Assuming there isn't a composite boat show 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, Smoggy said: Which begs the question, should they be going to the wooden boat show? It's a good point because most boats have a degree of wood in them somewhere. All my bulkheads and cabinets are made from wood, but the hull and superstructure are GRP. Surely to qualify as a Woodie it should have a wooden hull AND superstructure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Owning a wooden broads cruiser does not guarantee a place at the Beccles Wooden Broads Cruiser Show in the same way that owning a fibreglass boat does not exclude someone. In fact a certain Mk1 Connoisseur has been to more wooden boat shows than most of the wooden boats..... Three of this year's attendees were not even built on the broads. The event is a celebration of wooden broads cruisers. If you want to come and celebrate with us let me know! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I think they should be there. What about a wooden boat that has required sheaving? What about all the new beautiful woodies built using strip epoxy etc. Etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 The boats that attend the show are invited to be there , one of the “hybrid” boats I know has attended on numerous occasions and was admired by many and continues to be so . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 17/08/2021 at 09:17, Smoggy said: Which begs the question, should they be going to the wooden boat show? My canoe is plywood sheathed inside and out with epoxy cloth, does that make it wooden or fibreglass ?? 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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