C.Ricko Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Peter who lived on the boat sadly died earlier this year, Ruth sold the boat a few weeks ago and has moved on to land.. The boat was a houseboat which did not need a BSS. A outboard bracket was fitted recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbx5 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Thanks Clive Sorry to hear about peter. I don't know how they managed so long on that boat especially in the depths of winter. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 So a house-boat doesn't need a BSS, amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Thanks Clive Sorry to hear about peter. I don't know how they managed so long on that boat especially in the depths of winter. John Us oldies are quite good at keeping warm in the winter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Us oldies are quite good at keeping warm in the winter Yes JM, I press a button if the programmer not enough, adjust a thermostat all very technical, but it keeps me nice n warm! Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teadaemon Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 So a house-boat doesn't need a BSS, amazing! Actually, I rather suspect that they do need a BSS. To quote from the Broads Authority's website: The National Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) applies to all boats with engines and/or cooking, heating, lighting, refrigeration and other domestic appliances, including open boats propelled by outboard motors with fixed electrical systems such as electric starts. It does not apply to open boats propelled solely by outboard motors and not fitted with any of the above appliances/systems. No mention about an exemption for houseboats, although if it's a question that is of direct relevance to you then it might be worth asking the question. Of course it's not just the Broads Authority that might require a BSS certificate. It may be that whoever is providing insurance for the location where the houseboat is moored requires it to have a BSS certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Actually, I rather suspect that they do need a BSS. To quote from the Broads Authority's website: No mention about an exemption for houseboats, although if it's a question that is of direct relevance to you then it might be worth asking the question. Of course it's not just the Broads Authority that might require a BSS certificate. It may be that whoever is providing insurance for the location where the houseboat is moored requires it to have a BSS certificate. It is only a houseboat if it's on a proper residential mooring, this boat is on a BA 24hr mooring so is classed as a boat. It also was not insured, I guess the Broads authority will be picking up the bill for removal. Doug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 If that really is the case, Doug, then it is the toll payer, you and me, who will be picking up the tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCat Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hello Dug how are getting on , yes J M we will be paying not very fare but what can you say , you really should have to prove that you have insurance when we tick the box on our toll renewal form but no one checks , I have never been asked I just tick the box and away we go so sadly there will always be people who wont pay ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Clive I am very sorry to hear about Peter dying I had not heard Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincsLass Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hoping this link works, I saw this on Facebook this morning, it appears that it was being used as a liveaboard. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152648480214613&set=gm.374101812766830&type=1&theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 More news and a call for help: http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/owners_of_burnt_out_sutton_staithe_boat_homeless_after_blaze_1_3888484 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 So the boat had already been at the 24 hour mooring for 4 days? Makes me start to wonder?!............... Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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