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Monday, 11 July 2011
ON BEHALF OF THE BROADS AUTHORITY NPS INVITES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO LEASE
BOATYARD/WORKSHOP/OFFICE PREMISES, LUDHAM, NORFOLK, NR29 5QG
Modern steel frame workshop/office building on a site of approximately 0.35 hectare (0.87 acre) in the heart of the Broads with quay headed mooring basin and river access. Workshop/storage 485 sqm (5226 sqft), offices 138 sqm (1485 sqft).
2. B1/B2 STORAGE LAND WITH RIVER FRONTAGE AT GRIFFIN LANE, THORPE ST ANDREW, NORWICH, NR7 0SL
Storage land with extensive frontage to the River Yare. Site area flexible up to 0.75 hectare (1.85 acres). Development potential subject to planning permission.
Both to be let on terms and rent to be agreed. Initial expressions of interest only at this stage in writing please by 5 August 2011, to NPS Property Consultants Ltd, Lancaster House, 16 Central Avenue, St Andrew’s Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HR attention Tim Beeden, Tel: 01603 706153. Email: tim.beeden@nps.co.uk
Laurent Giles Workboat
Interesting assignment today at the International Boatbuilding College in Lowestoft.
Commissioned by The Falkland Island Company this Work Boat carred stores to the outlying islands and settlements and to carry produce, livestock and wool back to Stanley. Her original layout was two pipe cots forward, a large hold for carrying the cargo amidships and a largish engine room aft. She has spent her life in the Falklands and had numerous modifications at the hands of various owners wishing to adapt her for mainly commercial use. She changed hands in the 70's and work was started to return her to her former glory but never really progressed past keeping her afloat. When the present owner arrived in the Falklands in '98, she was moored in a marina and he watched in dismay as her dilapidation continued unabated until, in 2007, he returned home and arranged for the Wanderer to be transported back to the UK.
The designer John ('Jack') Laurent Giles (1901-1969) was a famous yacht designer. He and his company designed more than 1000 boats from cruises, racing yachts to "megayachts". He is best known for his design of displacement sailing yachts like the famous 7.6 meter Vertue of which 230 boats made, or Wanderer III. His famous Myth of Malham a revolutionary small displacement, inspired by developments in aeronautics, The novel design helped win the fastnet race in 1947 and 1949. The updated Miranda IV of 1951 had a rudder separate from the of the keel which heralded the arrival of the modern period of yacht design. Laurent Giles described as part of his design philosophy that a yacht should have the utmost docility and sureness of manoeuvring at sea, in good or bad weather. His boats were designed to maintain a steady course with minimal action by the helmsman but respond instantly to the helm if the need arose. He was awarded the honour of Royal Designer for Industry in 1951.
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Commissioned by The Falkland Island Company this Work Boat carred stores to the outlying islands and settlements and to carry produce, livestock and wool back to Stanley. Her original layout was two pipe cots forward, a large hold for carrying the cargo amidships and a largish engine room aft. She has spent her life in the Falklands and had numerous modifications at the hands of various owners wishing to adapt her for mainly commercial use. She changed hands in the 70's and work was started to return her to her former glory but never really progressed past keeping her afloat. When the present owner arrived in the Falklands in '98, she was moored in a marina and he watched in dismay as her dilapidation continued unabated until, in 2007, he returned home and arranged for the Wanderer to be transported back to the UK.
Another Classic awaiting restoration at the International Boat Building College. The keel seems to have sunk inside the old hull !! Big job! |
IBTC Trainees on their 1 year boat building apprentership.... studied here myself about 9 years ago. |
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Saturday, 9 July 2011
Broom 35 cl
Todays assignment was at Brundall on the Southern Broads Surveying this Broom 35. Like all of the Broom models in the Coastal range, the 35 CL is designed to be equally at home cruising inland waterways like the Norfolk Broads or making serious sea passages, with the hinge-down mast helping to give the boat a low air draft.
The en-suite aft cabin is fitted with an island double, although in some other models I have seen, the fore cabin has been laid out as a four person dinette. The deck saloon sofa can be converted to an occasional double berth. Alternative access to the side decks is provided by a port side sliding door.
The 35 CL is fitted with single or twin engines, providing 62HP to 340HP depending on intended use. This one has twin Yanmar 190HP diesels.
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The en-suite aft cabin is fitted with an island double, although in some other models I have seen, the fore cabin has been laid out as a four person dinette. The deck saloon sofa can be converted to an occasional double berth. Alternative access to the side decks is provided by a port side sliding door.
The 35 CL is fitted with single or twin engines, providing 62HP to 340HP depending on intended use. This one has twin Yanmar 190HP diesels.
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Friday, 8 July 2011
What Boat to Buy on the Norfolk Broads
The exciting part of buying starts here – what boat to buy and how much are the running costs!
Your first boat will be determined by your available budget. Take a look at Norfolk Yacht Agencey or Anglia Yacht Brokers websites and boatsandoutboards .co.uk to see what boats are in your price range. If you are looking for a mainly day trip boat look at Shetland or Microplus type boat around the 17' size. A boat like this will give you overnight accommodation for 2 people a small water supply and sink and usually a two burner cooker. It will have a canopy which will fold down on a nice day and will normally be powered by an outboard. The usual size of outboard for a boat this size will be between 5 and 10 hp and will be perfectly adequate for the river speeds required. Pay particular attention to the condition of the outboard and the canopy as these can be expensive to replace. http://www.normanboats.co.uk/ This site is run by one of the Norfolk Broads Forum members and you will find lots of boats here in your price range. Norman boats are at the bargain basement end of boating but they are good fun. There is nothing cheap about owning a boat, but hiring is also very expensive so if you use it enough, it will cost about £600 to £800 per year for mooring. Insurance is £90 on mine. Check on the Broads Authority website for the river tolls. They are probably going up again soon, but remain good value compared to other waterways.
As for moorings if you allow around £30 per foot per year you will find yourself a nice mooring on the Broads. Moorings can be a lot cheaper than this if you are prepared to moor on the river but of course that leaves your pride and joy vulnerable to damage from passing craft. A boat of this size will usually come with a trailer and I would look into the possibility of slipping the boat when you need to use it and keeping it on land when not in use. If you have space at home to store it then all the better as this will cost you only the fee to use the slipway ( it used to be between £5 and £10). If you don’t have space at home then a lot of places will store your boat on land for a fee. There is a place in Yarmouth called Anglia marine down Cobham way that does this, but as you are aware Yarmouth is not the prettiest place on the broads to keep a boat (and beware of the strong tides ). An average sized car will tow a boat of this size, so don’t be afraid of taking it somewhere else to slip it. In your budget allow around £100 for river tax and around the same for insurance and you wont go far wrong.
As with any large purchase if you don’t know a lot about it, it may be wise to employ a Surveyor (I charge £12 per foot) and your insurance company may actually require this.
Hope this has been helpful. If you are lucky enough that your budget stretches beyond what I have detailed above then as an example of the fixed costs for a larger boat ( see Broom picture below) I allow £1500 per year for a 35 footer (moorings tax and insurance). As a word of caution always keep a little bit back from your budget to allow for unforeseen costs.
Here are my running costs for my friends boat last year, should help you set a budget..........
The boat is a 1980 30’ x 12’ Broads Cruiser
Insurance £158 per year, Mooring fees £840 per year, BA licence £215 per year, Fuel Costs 2007 £180, Electric tokens £13, Servicing £120.
He used his boat for 166 days in 2010 and had 23 weeks of holidays for £1526 or £30 a week (which equates to £66.34 per occupied week)
This is a good guide for a boat of this size, but does not include the cost of purchasing.
Now go and get looking………………
Take a look at this database (click the link below) of almost 20,000 boats seen on the Norfolk Broads during the last 37 years. (Together with information from the Broads Authority, some historical records taken from old catalogues and photographs and the valuable input from boat owners and other enthusiasts).
Must do the lottery this evening!!!!!! |
Thursday, 7 July 2011
How do I proceed when I have decided that I would like to buy a boat?
Contract to Purchase - An offer is made subject to survey and a deposit paid to the broker or vendor after which the surveyor is instructed.
Contract with the Surveyor - The purchaser should take personal responsibility for selecting and instructing the surveyor. It is advisable to discuss fully with the surveyor any particular concerns or special requirements that you may have before the surveyor inspects the vessel. The vessel must be out of the water for a condition survey to be carried out. All boatyard and other costs in connection with the survey are in addition to the surveyor’s fees and expenses and are the responsibility of the purchaser.
The Inspection - The surveyor will carry out his inspection of the vessel as presented and in this respect the purchaser can assist the surveyor and help to procure a more complete report by arranging the best possible access to the vessel.
The Survey Report - This will list the defects found in the survey together with recommendations and suggestions for repair and remedial work. The written report may be used to negotiate final purchase arrangements. Survey reports issued by me are recognised by leading insurers, marine finance companies and banks.
Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at:
steventruss1@aol.com
Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at:
steventruss1@aol.com
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