YnysMon Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Mud-weighting is definitely to be recommended. This one was taken early the morning after our very first night on the Broads. We were mud-weighted on Hickling Broad. Dates back to 2015. I still consider myself a Broads newbie. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddybc Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 Not sure if you will see this but I wanted to come back to thank you all again for the guidance and advice. We brought the non-stick pan and warm blankets and wouldn't have wanted to be without them. We absolutely lucked out with the weather. Went to Ranworth, had lunch there but it was very busy. We ended up spending two nights at Salhouse Broad, leaving during the day and then returning later as we just loved it there and it was quiet, so peaceful. Had fun feeding the ducks, swans and geese too . We had no trouble navigating or manoeuvring the boat, it was big but easy to handle (for my hubby & friend, I prefer looking after the drinks!). Absolutely amazing time! As predicted, we are already planning our next trip, but longer next time! Happy boating! Maddy 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Thank you so much for coming back to update us. Love your photos and glad you had such a good time. :) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Thanks for the update. So pleased to hear you had a good time and even better, are planning your next trip. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 On 23/01/2023 at 10:46, Gracie said: stay for longer, there is so much to see and do that you can't in a weekend You see, I told you so Hi Maddy I am so pleased you had a lovely time and thank you for coming back to let us know how you got on So what boat are you choosing next? x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddybc Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 12 hours ago, Gracie said: So what boat are you choosing next? x This is the hard part because we loved the boat we had too, it worked perfectly for us. The debate is currently whether we find one of those lovely self-catering places with river access and a small boat for the duration or if we stick with the big boat and get under Ludlum at low tide! Haven't researched yet, budget will likely dictate. :) Can't wait whatever we do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 There are larger boats that still have a lowish air draft or a retractable roof and will get under Ludham Bridge. Back in 2017 we hired Royale Emblem from Ferry Marina for a week for a party of 5 adults and a dog. It is an older boat, but we found it very comfortable and more recently she’s had a makeover. Had a great time. We got under Ludham Bridge to get to Gaye’s Staithe, under Wroxham bridge to get to Coltishall Locks and under Trowse Bridge to get to Norwich. Obviously, as we managed to get to Norwich, we also got under those two pesky low bridges at Great Yarmouth. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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