Broads meet 2016 22nd - 24th July

driftwood wrote:Derek I have a collection of parts, so I may bring a boat jumble in a box....would there be any objections, nothing too big just some odd and ends

Actually that's what it's all about, only one condition........I get first pickings

All confirmed today, another Thames boat on holiday to the broads 

Anne?  Hope you don't suffer with undetermined engine problems   I'm getting more jealous by the day.

Nor me...she doesn't have a spare 

Prof Pat Pending wrote:Nor me...she doesn't have a spare 

@Simritdave may have if you believe the photo on Freeman Cruisers facebook  
Yes PPP, I know you've seen it.... Blah Blah

https://www.facebook.com/groups/36807066957

Might have a little trouble with the propshaft angle with that one 






Hmmmmmm 




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This will be my final post before we meet at Salhouse on the 22/23/24 July, we have 23 boats confirmed plus folks by car (50-60 people), so just need the weather.  

I have paid for all the mooring booked via the Registration Form. Thanks to those who have already re-paid me by Paypal, and the promises to pay on the day or by other.

I have printed sticky back named tags for everybody I know is coming plus a few spares, each one has a unique number which will be put in a draw on Saturday to hopefully win a Freeman item kindly donated by Sheridan Marine. We have four prizes- two Freeman Caps and two Freeman pin badges.
http://www.sheridanmarine.com/product/freeman-owners-club-cap
http://www.sheridanmarine.com/product/freeman-cruiser-pin-badge

Make sure you collect your name tag to stand a chance, I will be there Saturday with a booking in/reception table.
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If anyone has a nice file of work done/ information / photographs etc they are willing to share bring it along, I'm sure it will be of interest to other owners and it can go on the table ?

Sheridan have also sent me a few merchandise items as examples of their lines, They have said I can sell these on the day at 10% discount, there are Handbooks/Freeman caps/pins/ self adhesive Freeman Logos/Keyrings/Freeman Club burgees/polo shirts and jumpers etc , all 10% saving and no postage. Numbers are limited so ask early if interested.

Important Note:  I have no financial connection with Sheridan Marine and I will not be making money on any sales.

Finally I have only a half dozen copies of the New Project and Solutions Book, These are free to members of the Sheridan Freeman Cruisers Owners Club (1 copy per member) or £8.99 to non members. Bring your Freeman club card to get a free one.
http://www.freemancruisers.com/ownersclub/

I thought I would not be able to get to the Broards Meet this year, although  I will not be there for Friday or Saturday, But will be able to get down on Sunday if there is any space for me, if not I will moor out in the Broard. Our mooring is only 1/2 an hour away at Horning..
Kenney Williams "Silver Dime" 1969 22 mk2

Kenneywilliams wrote:I thought I would not be able to get to the Broards Meet this year, although  I will not be there for Friday or Saturday, But will be able to get down on Sunday if there is any space for me, if not I will moor out in the Broard. Our mooring is only 1/2 an hour away at Horning..
Kenney Williams "Silver Dime" 1969 22 mk2

Hi Kenny, not wishing to put you off, there would definitely be space BUT I think we have to clear the moorings by 10am Sunday unless people moored up decide to stay on and pay on site for another period (£4 up to 4hours or £1.50 per Hour)
I will find out what the overnighters are doing and come back ASAP, hope  that's OK.

Derek

(Pat ,advice on this please)

I'm sure there will still be boats around in the morning, but not sure for how long. If we do leave by then we won't be going far

Just a question.... on arrival is it a case of moor in the next available space not being able to attend the last meet I have no idea of what was done last time I presume we report to Derek for name badges when tied up....

driftwood wrote:Just a question.... on arrival is it a case of moor in the next available space not being able to attend the last meet I have no idea of what was done last time I presume we report to Derek for name badges when tied up....

Just arrive and moor up, no saved places and plenty of help no doubt !!

I won't  be there until Saturday, mid morning, so its laid back as usual 

Thanks Derek .... I thought as much but you have made such a good job I half expected signs with boat names on   Many thanks in advance for all your hard work I think a  is in order

And it's mooring stern on isn't it? Never done that before     and have had to make a fender especially for it....

Yep, never done it with ours either...and have to figure out how to get out of the boat if the canopy is up  Hopefully it won't be up though 

Wigeon wrote:And it's mooring stern on isn't it? Never done that before     and have had to make a fender especially for it....

And a mud weight up f'ward ?

Mud weight....forgot that 

Didn't mention it when I posted but we've made some mud weights so it's just the stern to worry about.....

Prof, just unhook the canopy along the transom and go over the seat.  Don't you have a zipped back panel?
It hadn't occurred to me that stern on was largely a Broads thing.  
Mud weight foreword won't be required on Salhouse, just tie both sides at the stern, you'll be fine.

Simritdave wrote:  Mud weight foreword won't be required on Salhouse, just tie both sides at the stern, you'll be fine.

There speaks the voice of experience, what do I know....   ....too long on the Southern rivers with their "fast" flows and "bigger" tidal range.
But still a worthwhile thing to have for say mooring wild in the middle of a Broad.

A small bucket filled with concrete with a cast in eye would work !

Old engine from a faulty twin ?  

Simritdave wrote:Prof, just unhook the canopy along the transom and go over the seat.  Don't you have a zipped back panel?
It hadn't occurred to me that stern on was largely a Broads thing.  
Mud weight foreword won't be required on Salhouse, just tie both sides at the stern, you'll be fine.

I didn't think I'd bother TBH taken the anchor off for the trip by road, so I'll probably leave that in the car as it won't do much on the broads mud. Might have a 10 Kg weight kicking about somewhere.

As for the canopy, yes there's a zipped panel, never tried getting out of it though 

F23 flittermouse wrote:

Simritdave wrote:  Mud weight foreword won't be required on Salhouse, just tie both sides at the stern, you'll be fine.

There speaks the voice of experience, what do I know....   ....too long on the Southern rivers with their "fast" flows and "bigger" tidal range.
But still a worthwhile thing to have for say mooring wild in the middle of a Broad.

A small bucket filled with concrete with a cast in eye would work !

Old engine from a faulty twin ?  

Unless it's blowing a gale    .... Guinness book ... World largest Freeman raft 

The raft (as it pretty much will be) should take care of everyone.

Prof Pat Pending wrote:
 Might have a 10 Kg weight kicking about somewhere.

As for the canopy, yes there's a zipped panel, never tried getting out of it though 

10kg!! You'll end up with balls like rugby balls, I wouldn't use that.

If you have a zipped back panel, it's easy, just unzip it and walk over the transom. Remember to put a door mat on the seat, ready for re-entry. 

driftwood wrote:

F23 flittermouse wrote:


Old engine from a faulty twin ?  

Unless it's blowing a gale    .... Guinness book ... World largest Freeman raft 

Now, where would one find one of those ?