LadyPatricia Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Morning all We have eventually managed to find a boat we both like. Went up to see it last week and when we stepped aboard we looked at each other and smiled. We made an offer yesterday that was accepted subject to survey and trial run. We've sorted a mooring and had an insurance quote so almost there. Very exciting times Steve & Deb 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Congrates guys. .. what did you find? We need pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyPatricia Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 It's a Norman 24. Inboard volvo diesel through an outdrive. Just what we were looking for 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 congrats.. she looks lovely.. ignore what people tell you about outdrives they aren't that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Steve and Deb, Hi and congratulations from us! :clap She's 'Lady Patricia', isn't she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Congratulations! She looks rather smart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hello Steve & Deb,I hope everything works out with the survey & trial run.Just make sure that your heart does not rule your head should the trial or survey have any negative points.RegardsAlan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Congratulations Here's hoping everything goes well with the survey Looks like a nice boat Wishing you loads of happy times afloat David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooWee Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Congratulations on becoming the new owners of a rather smart looking boat, hope you both have great time cruising over the coming years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rincewind Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Here's hoping that you have many enjoyable, relaxing and hassle-free hours aboard your new boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyPatricia Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thank you all for the lovely comments. Yes John / Mary it is Lady Patricia. Do you know the boat well? Steve & Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamElla Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Congratulations neighbour. Always thought she looked very clean as we walked past. Are you staying put in the Marina? , Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyPatricia Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hi Steve. We have a few choices all around the same price, one thing is for sure we will be staying South Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Thank you all for the lovely comments. Yes John / Mary it is Lady Patricia. Do you know the boat well? Steve & Deb Not really but I always look up boats that interest me in "Boats of the Norfolk Broads" http://www.broads.org.uk/wiki/index.php5?title=Boat_Details&BoatId=18282&BoatHistory=29307 (BTW, it's Mary-Jane, if we ever meet up!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExUserGone Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Put a tape measure over it before you pay your toll, norman were a bit generous with the model naming of some of their boats, they were not alone as my rlm 31 has the same hull moulding as a princess 32, it seems theirs swell up in water..... Enjoy it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgirl Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Good on you well done x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Just a thought, as we are supposed to be "Metric" why are boats measured in feet? Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetKingfisher1 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Congratulations on your boat and yes you alway know when it is right for you. We did the same last year, our boat was the second boat we viewed out of seven boat . Enjoy her and good luck . Regards Marina 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyPatricia Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Well that's it, just the formalities of money changing hands and Lady Patricia will be our very first boat. Had a trial on her on Friday while we were on holiday and we have decided she will be perfect for us. We took here down the Waveney and then back up and through St Olaves bridge then back to the marina. Really responsive and no trouble going against the tide which was really pushing through the bridge. Looking forward to many happy days, weeks and years on her Steve & Deb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
650xs Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 wel dun good luck and enjoy from numbtie up the ant .......!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Well done to you both. We bought a share in one of the syndicate boats earlier this year as i could`nt justify the expense of ownership for such little use, and are having our first week on her in a week and a half. What`s the name of her, and are you going to keep it, or re-name her (best done while out of the water, as it`s supposed to bring bad luck)?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Good luck hope you have many good trips hols etc. It is an expensive hobby, but it is worth it after all the boat always there if you want a trip.You don't have to book just get on the boat and go. Best wishes Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyPatricia Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Jon -Thank you to that 'numptie' up the ant after our conversation when we popped in last week you helped put our minds at rest over the couple of doubts we may have had. Speedtriple - her name is Lady Patricia, we were going to rename but various people have said it is bad luck. Are you saying that doesn't count if she is out of the water? Any opinions of others on that subject would be helpful. Good luck with your first week on your share, we hope you have a lovely time. Ian - we have paid for 3 holidays a year for the last couple of years and after some fine calculations, apart from the initial outlay, it won't cost us any more per annum if we do most of the servicing and upkeep ourselves. She is having a couple of jobs done on her at the brokerage/yard before we collect her and move her to her new home Steve and Deb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebbtide Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hi Steve & Debs Well done on the purchase of your new boat. I am sure you will enjoy your time on her. Re name change. This is just superstition. Many commercial ships, and fishing vessels, when they are sold to new owners have their name changed. Often as part of the sale contract, because an owner wishes to retain the name for a new vessel............I don't know of any that have gone to the bottom because someone had the temerity to change the name of a vessel! lol Perhaps storm or tempest or even negligence. I have indeed done this myself, and still consider myself a lucky man! (Changed the name I mean!) Enjoy. Maurice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExUserGone Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I've re-named 2 boats and never got struck by lightning or ran out of beer or any other disaster for that matter, I've had more break downs on my current boat and that had the name on the bow done by the builder nearly 40 years ago so yes it is a load of old sphericals, if you don't like the name change it but by all means use the excuse to involve copious amounts of alcahol to appease the boating gods. As long as you use when you can it will cost very little compared to hiring and a boat of that size (small for the broads) can be very comfortable, it always seems to be the larger the boat the less it gets used. Now just get out and enjoy it....And don't forget to say hi to the bunch of lunatics at www.normanboats.co.uk forum as they will answer any questions that don't get answered here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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