Hockham Admiral Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 We were lucky enough to have nigh-on idyllic weather last week when we went on to Norwich after the Autumn Meet: The live-aboard moorings have mostly been cleared but Chatterbox doesn't look as if she'll get far! And on the way back to The Ferry House we passed this poor old girl. (What was she, Jonny?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 These three Alphas looked happy enough! And the old gal near The Woods End at Brammerton looks like she's got a replacement! An old cruiser passed by shortly afterwards (What's this one, Jonny?) Leavin a nice ripple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 We had a nice afternoon at the Surlingham ferry House and Jill popped in to say "Hello" (Nice to meet you at last, Jill!) And a very good value, tasty meal at night! Another tranquil early morning as we returned to Brundall: Three peaceful days in a row in October on The Broads... it doesn't get much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 the sunken one could be a freeman i think ive got a photo of her when on our vips tour .... the wooden aft cockpit one looks to me have the lines of an old powles Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks, Jonny... What abpout Dan's ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Nice images John. We like posts with photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Jonny... What abpout Dan's ideas? These three Alphas looked happy enough!... That's two F.B Wilds craft and a Bounty, you naughty boy! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Weren't they Alpha moulds, then, Dan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Weren't they Alpha moulds, then, Dan? Hi John No, the one in the middle is a Bermuda 34' which Frank Wilds launched for 1969 as a shorter version of the Caribbean that was the first bathtub, launched for 1966. The first one is a 42' constructed by Wilds also and the further one away is a Bounty 37 Mk3 from the late 70s-early 80s.... When Frank Wilds retired (1978/9?) Alpha did buy the moulds and that is perhaps where the thought came from, as the similarities seen in Alpha hulls is strong to the first two. Take care Dan P.S Is everyone still awake!? P.P.S Nice pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Nice pics John! We are hoping to have a little cruise to Norwich on Saturday, as we haven't taken Secret Lady up there yet. I don't think we'll make the bridges though, so probably have to moor at Comissioners cut or Whitlingham and dinghy in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thought you were at OBYS this weekend, Mark? Or was that for the Heavy Metal tomorrow night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thought you were at OBYS this weekend, Mark? Or was that for the Heavy Metal tomorrow night? I'm just popping down for the evening tomorrow by train John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Meet up onboard with us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jax 3 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 What time will you be at OBYS tomorrow John? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 By midday, Col Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springsong Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Jonny (and John) The aft cockpit boat is definitely not a Powles, in fact I don't think she is even a 'Broads' boat. I rather think she maybe an Osbourne swift class. Built in the fifties at Littlehampton on the south coast. I am not entirely sure but,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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