Boating on the Norfolk Broads - Page 9

Lynyrd Skynner · 21st July 2016, 06:49

Now that looks very cool , cant think of a better way to unwind after rubbish week at work , looks lovely......good buy

coolcat · 21st July 2016, 07:21

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Originally Posted by Lynyrd Skynner

Now that looks very cool , cant think of a better way to unwind after rubbish week at work , looks lovely......good buy

Thanks Steve,

Got some bits to do to make it 'our own' so to speak but really looking forward to somewhere nice for us to unwind

Lynyrd Skynner · 21st July 2016, 07:23

The first ever floating mini meet......

FLYER · 21st July 2016, 07:29

Will you be getting a ships cat .

Its traditional.

coolcat · 21st July 2016, 07:43

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Originally Posted by FLYER

Will you be getting a ships cat .

Its traditional.

I've got one for every day of the week plus change already

coolcat · 21st July 2016, 10:35

A few other photos from yesterday

CC9J6523 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

CC9J6506 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

CC9J6498 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

CC9J6496 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

Weso · 21st July 2016, 10:54

Looks lovely Jeff, you certainly had a lovely day for it, glad your wearing a hat!
She looks lovely and I reckon the closest you will get to turn key reliability without buying new...

Looks like a lovely low key tranquil mooring for her as well.

Just enjoy now. I would suggest getting used to her before doing too many modifications.

You will soon realise what is required to improve live aboard comfort.

Simple things like what mobile network will allow you to keep in touch ( if you want to keep in touch

).

We found a couple of fold away bikes opened up so much exploring chances once moored.

You already have all the camera gear to explore the fantastic wildlife viewing.

Having a bolt hole to stay in this part of the world might allow you to take advantage of Snetterton offerings during the remainder of season.

Sure you are aware that the schools have today broken up in Norfolk so on a cautionary note the broads will get much busier with hire craft. having said that you can always find somewhere to escape to if you are relatively self sufficient.

I will watch your progress with interest and feel free to pm me if you want any guidance or assistance

coolcat · 21st July 2016, 11:03

Cheers Mark,

Don't worry, the modifications are electrical.
Adding a volt meter and accessory sockets.
Tv fitted and aerial, my sort of thing

Oh yeah.....a horn as well as the one on the boat is a handheld job

Nothing needs doing with the boat itself as everything works really well and is in very good order.

Just personalisation stuff really, some nice cushions and a few pictures, that sort of thing

Hope you might come down and say hello some time Sir, grab a pint down the river

guru · 21st July 2016, 23:51

Bit late to this thread but congratulations on the new boat! The Broads are a lovely part of the world.....I'm very lucky to live here

If you do decide to make the trek to the southern rivers then bear in mind that mooring in Reedham can be a little tricky when the tide's in full flow however it's not too bad, that said I have had a couple of 'rough landings'

coolcat · 22nd July 2016, 07:21

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Originally Posted by guru

Bit late to this thread but congratulations on the new boat! The Broads are a lovely part of the world.....I'm very lucky to live here

If you do decide to make the trek to the southern rivers then bear in mind that mooring in Reedham can be a little tricky when the tide's in full flow however it's not too bad, that said I have had a couple of 'rough landings'

Cheers,

We hope to slowly get round to various different parts of the Broads so will no doubt traverse Breydon Water and on to the Southern Broads at some point

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Weso I really should get out more....... Mondeo ST TDCI Estate Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norwich Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 919 Thanked 358 Times in 284 Posts	Well done Jeff! Looks lovely Jeff, you certainly had a lovely day for it, glad your wearing a hat! She looks lovely and I reckon the closest you will get to turn key reliability without buying new... Looks like a lovely low key tranquil mooring for her as well. Just enjoy now. I would suggest getting used to her before doing too many modifications. You will soon realise what is required to improve live aboard comfort. Simple things like what mobile network will allow you to keep in touch ( if you want to keep in touch). We found a couple of fold away bikes opened up so much exploring chances once moored. You already have all the camera gear to explore the fantastic wildlife viewing. Having a bolt hole to stay in this part of the world might allow you to take advantage of Snetterton offerings during the remainder of season. Sure you are aware that the schools have today broken up in Norfolk so on a cautionary note the broads will get much busier with hire craft. having said that you can always find somewhere to escape to if you are relatively self sufficient. I will watch your progress with interest and feel free to pm me if you want any guidance or assistance

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