Broads Authority seeks new members for Navigation Committee

The Broads Authority is inviting people to apply to be members of its Navigation Committee.

 
The Authority will be consulting with relevant stakeholders and seeking applications from members of the public to serve on the committee for a period of three years from September 2011, following the expiry of the term of appointment of the existing   members. Eight places are available to be filled.
 
A public advertisement has been placed in the Eastern Daily Press and details can be found on the home page of the Authority’s website. The deadline for applications is June 17 with interviews taking place in July.  After consultation with relevant organisations the appointments will be confirmed by the Broads Authority in September.
 
The 13 strong Navigation Committee has an important scrutiny and advisory role. Five members are selected from amongst Broads Authority members and two of its appointed members go on to sit on the Broads Authority.
 
The selection panel will include leaders from major boating organisations and the Chair of the Broads Authority. Existing members can reapply- see here for more details

Another Walton 24!!

The Walton 24 are an unusual Marc, but ive now Surveyed two in a week!!

Ive found out a bit more about this motor cruiser since my last inspection. The hulls were moulded by Viking Mouldings and then sent to Rosewells Boathouse and fitted out by Walton Marine in Walton on Thames in Surrey.

Viking of Great Dunmow, the builder of the hull, have been prolific builders of canal and river boats since 1971. The majority of their craft are designed for the canals, but many have become popular on the Broads.

Viking Owners Club Click Here....

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Sealine S28

Had a trip out to Brundall today on the South Broads. The Sealine S28 is another example of Sealine's wonderful use of space relative to the overall length. This model manages a very large cockpit and interior with all the luxuries normally associated with much bigger boats.

In the sheds at Broadland Boat Centre At the rear there is a large bathing platform that incorporates a hot and cold shower and a swimming ladder.

The accommodation on the S28 is second to none for its class. She offers a large galley area incorporating a fridge freezer
and full washing up Facilities! The forward area of the saloon features a large u shaped seating area that in the evenings creates a large double
berth. The aft cabin again features a large double berth. Located between the two sleeping areas is the toilet and shower area. This features a full toilet and hot and cold shower

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Walton 24 Motor Cruiser

I was Surveying this unusual little boat at Moonfleet Marine in Stalham today. I have Surveyed her before back in 2004.… how time flys! I don’t know to much about this mark.. i think it is a Viking hull fitted out by Walton Marine.. but that’s a guess! Great little starter boat, small diesel engine, nice and simple.....


Ready for 'haul out'



Phil 'chocking off'

Beautiful Thames Cruiser in the sheds at Moonfleet... they like thier wooden boats

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Freeman 23

A nice short trip today.... 2 miles from home!

The Freeman 23 developed from the Freeman 22 Mk1 and 22 Mk2, with slightly squarer lines, particularily around the fore cabin. Noteably there is no step in the deck, of the extra foot - 3" went into the toilet compartment allowing the loo to be mounted bow to stern. The remaining 9" went into the cockpit area for summer cruising.

Another sunny day at Sutton Staithe near Stalham

Turning the boat around for lifting out

The boats were fitted with a number of engine options from new. This model could of been fitted with one of the following engines depending on the original order.

Example Engines

WaterMota Sea Wolf Crossflow (Standard) with J-Type Gearbox, Perkins 4.108......... this one had the Watermotor petrol inboard.

Just next door... one of my local pubs Sutton Staithe Hotel