YnysMon Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Hi, We are next on Moonlight Shadow on 30th Dec. We are moored at Horning Pleasurecraft and they are closed over the Christmas period until 3rd January, and they have informed berth holders that the water will be switched off during that period. Apart from Ranworth (where I gather the water is available year round) where else can we fill up with water? Malcolm (Mouldy) has tipped me off that Ferry Marina is hiring over the Christmas period, and I can see they have boats available for a 31st December start, so presumably they'll be open on 30th as well. On the northern broads I'm aware that the hoses will have been removed at Neatishead and Barton Turf, but I'm not sure about Gaye's Staithe and Acle. There's a possibility, depending on the weather, that we might go south on Saturday 31st, as the tides make it do-able in daylight for the first few days of our trip. Is there anywhere else that we can get water down south apart from Loddon? I'm guessing that the Oulton Broad Yacht Station and Beccles Yacht Stations will be closed, but unsure whether we'll be able to get water nevertheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 I think the Ferry house has water, failing that, give me a message, we are onboard until lunchtime on the 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 The Ferry House at Surlingham will have, I’m sure Paul will have at Swancraft, but you may need the hose from MS. Fairly certain that Oulton and Beccles will have water available - give them a ring to check. There are still the taps in Horizon’s old yard at Acle. The hoses will have been removed, but not sure whether they’re turned off, but Bridgecraft may be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 The hoses at Ranworth have been incredibly slow recently, not sure if it’s been sorted otherwise it might take a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 Thanks for the responses so far. Looks like we are staying up north, at Graham's request. Any more hints for the northern broads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Simpsons? I hope Barton Turf will still be available especially as its now a dedicated water point. Really miss being able to moor there 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingFortress Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Sutton Staithe If you can get moored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 What about Potter Heigham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 43 minutes ago, Lulu said: Simpsons? I hope Barton Turf will still be available especially as its now a dedicated water point. Really miss being able to moor there 😞 Barton Turf wasn't available last winter - they had removed the hose unfortunately. I find it really handy too when it's available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 35 minutes ago, FlyingFortress said: Sutton Staithe If you can get moored. Cross fingers. Now I think about it, we did get water from there early last year. It was very muddy though and, as the muddy bank slopes down slightly toward the quay heading, felt a bit hazardous. 27 minutes ago, SwanR said: What about Potter Heigham? I was wondering about Potter too. Is that normally available all year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 Is Gaye's staithe water available all year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Last time we were at Oulton Broad in winter they were using portable hose reels which are connected to the water points on the pontoon. Normally they are there in the morning in winter. Reedham taps are off for the first time I've known. Goodchilds?? Can't remember if the hose is removed at Loddon. We've never had a problem in winter apart from last couple of weeks when many hoses were frozen. Used with care most water tanks hold more than you think. We were concerned last week but it turned out we had more water on board than we expected. Mrs Nog has long hair but tends to turn the shower off when washing her hair then turning it on again to rise off which saves water. Drink beer instead of water is another option 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 2 hours ago, NorfolkNog said: Reedham taps are off for the first time I've known. That's disappointing. Mind you, Graham has nixed our going down south anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 3 hours ago, YnysMon said: That's disappointing. Mind you, Graham has nixed our going down south anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 3 hours ago, YnysMon said: That's disappointing. Mind you, Graham has nixed our going down south anyway. Hit Mrs Nog's login by mistake, grrrrrrr..... That boat will have a big tank, six berth? Unless you're having a bath every day I can't see you running out in 4 days Ferry have a portable hose so no chance of it freezing. As it's holiday time that might limit your opportunities but I really think if you make sure you are full before you set off and even get one top up I can't see you running out. Mrs Nog and I were out for 10 days and filled up twice. And no, we weren't whiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 1 hour ago, NorfolkNog said: And no, we weren't whiffy We have gone quite a few days in the past without filling up. Our second outing on Moonlight Shadow coincided with one of those named gales that went on for several days. We managed to top up at the Ferryhouse at Surlingham the day before the storm hit (on a Saturday) and then didn’t move the boat until Wednesday, and didn’t run out of water. This time the previous occupants left in a hurry (due to an emergency at home) and we don’t know what the ‘water levels’ are like in our tank. We don’t think (hope?) we are whiffy either, but we aren’t fans of taking showers on board during the winter months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Swancraft did fit water guages to some boats but most don't have them so sadly it is pretty much guesswork. Water tanks can be installed under double berths and do hold a lot of water. The old standard hire advice used to be to top up daily but this is really over cautious. I think you are based at Horning now? If your home yard doesn't have water there is Southgates and Ferry Marina, I also believe Boulters have good hours in winter. I'd be willing to bet that if you can fully top up after the last occupants you won't run out in 4 days and now everything is thawed (hopefully) you have more options. Don't be put off going down South, maybe do that first? It's a magical time to be out. As mentioned we are just back from a fabulous 10 days, it was chilly but the rivers were deserted, frosty mornings, magical scenery. Breydon Water was like a mill pond. Enjoy!!! And report back please! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 2 hours ago, NorfolkNog said: And report back please! I certainly will! Thanks for the tips. Boulter’s are open the day we arrive (30th) but only from 10am to 1pm. I think they are closed over the weekend though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meantime Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 The New Inn at Horning used to have a water hose, not sure if they still do. Might be worth ringing ahead. If you get North of Wroxham bridge I'm fairly certain the water hose opposite the stern on moorings will be on, but it is a £1 for 6 mins I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Meantime said: If you get North of Wroxham bridge I'm fairly certain the water hose opposite the stern on moorings will be on, but it is a £1 for 6 mins I think. This is the boy Don't forget to press the start button The water flow is quite good so the time shouldn't be an issue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewcook Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Boulters do close weekends but I believe they have Winter opening times as follows from 10 am to 4 pm each day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 57 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: This is the boy Don't forget to press the start button The water flow is quite good so the time shouldn't be an issue Yes, we have used that in the past and found the water flow excellent. Somehow I don't think we'll be making it under the bridge this trip unless the pilot service is still running. I thought the pilot service was from after Easter to October only, certainly when we were hiring that's what the information board said, but the current online information about the pilot service just says it runs 8.30am to 5pm daily. Does that mean it's operating during winter nowadays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 I assume it's just during the season although the yard staff are still around and were very helpful with us they might be able to take you through if you ask but the levels were quite high last week so probably academic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: I assume it's just during the season although the yard staff are still around and were very helpful with us they might be able to take you through if you ask but the levels were quite high last week so probably academic. Yes, we have occasionally experienced very low water levels during the winter months, but in my it usually seems to occur for just a day or two between occurrences of very high water levels so, personally, I wouldn't risk going under any low bridges in case we couldn't return. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Just go south, Helen. You know it makes sense!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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