Chelsea14Ian Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Tomorrow we pick up our new boat.Due to Marina's op last Friday,she is unable to drive just yet.So thanks to Alan he will drive and help out on the boat. Still won't give too many details until we pick up the boat.Will say we won't have to go to far to get to our new moorings! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 42 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said: Tomorrow we pick up our new boat.Due to Marina's op last Friday,she is unable to drive just yet.So thanks to Alan he will drive and help out on the boat. Still won't give too many details until we pick up the boat.Will say we won't have to go to far to get to our new moorings! Sorry Ian - no pictures, it doesn’t exist! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Manyana, there will be lots 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Do you pick her up from anywhere near your new moorings? Asking for a nosey friend 😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 I say nothing! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 Some pics: Today we picked up our new boat Mermaid, Hampton 25 from Richardsons. We were looking for a replacement to SK.After speaking to Clive last November he said Paul had a Hampton for sale.So late November early December we looked the boat over and agreed a sale.We've had nav lights and shore power fitted.Hope to get her painted end of the season.SK was a lovely boat,but we've both got health problems and Mermaid should be easier for us.Thanks to Alan we took the boat to Neatishead, lunch at the Whitehorse. She is now based at Broadsedge,close to Alan and Dave. 13 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPunch Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I'll look out for you ( weren't sat outside the pub near the corner at lunctime were you - certainly whoever was looked familiar as I went past ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 No we were inside at the Whitehorse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Congratulations on your new boat. I see Luna in the background of a couple of your photos. Hopefully see you soon! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 She's a real beauty! Congratulations to you both and wishing you many happy voyages 🥂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Great news Ian. Hope Marina is recovering well and you both enjoy many happy times onboard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Congrats to you and Marina. Hope to see you on the rivers sometime. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Congratulations , a true Broads boat 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizG Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Super choice! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 17 minutes ago, SwanR said: Great news Ian. Hope Marina is recovering well and you both enjoy many happy times onboard. She's Okay, can't drive until week on Saturday, but no heavy work for about another 4 weeks.In the meantime we're spend some time on the boat,cleaning and bringing bits and bobs on the boat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Cleaning sounds like heavy work! You’ll need to restrain Marina from doing too much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 It's Okay she one hand ,I've got two . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Nice Ian, No need to duck for bridges now. ? kingfisher name? Bright Kingfisher? If Marina has one good hand and you two, at least you will be able to pass her the cleaning stuff. Marina, Jill says if he tries that hit him (with your good hand) for her. Really missing Zimbi and Cove and friends we had there. paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Is a good little boat and far better suited really, you really need to venture under all the bridges though. Can't believe you have ended up so close but at least if you get bored you can wash Orca! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 minute ago, ZimbiIV said: Nice Ian, No need to duck for bridges now. ? kingfisher name? Bright Kingfisher? Paul, you know he has hit his head on Beccles, and potter (and obviously ludham).. Don't be surprised if he somehow manages it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 Not Beccles yes I've head butted Potter old bridge and Ludham. Paul we've decided to keep the name Mermaid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 17 minutes ago, Chelsea14Ian said: Not Beccles yes I've head butted Potter old bridge and Ludham. Paul we've decided to keep the name Mermaid. I thought it was beccles too, did you do something to St olaves or am I imagining that too? (Although I've hit that more than once).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargeandParge Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Hi Ian congratulations on a very nice boat Indeedy Just remember to sit down if Marina decides to close the canopy . Kindest regards and enjoy cruising Marge and Parge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 14 minutes ago, JawsOrca said: I thought it was beccles too, did you do something to St olaves or am I imagining that too? (Although I've hit that more than once).. No only two bridges not St olaves or Beccles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Mermaid is a lovely name. Good decision. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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