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Bobbing Boat doesn't tell the whole story of #UK #canal #boat #licencing. It's not just length, there are different rates for private boats and hire boats. And I forget the arrangements for continuously cruising #liveaboard #boaters.
I recall that the boats I owned a 1/12th shared in were classed as a #hireboat, although, typically, such boats cruised for about 48 weeks a year, while a typical holiday hire boat only cruises about 36 weeks a year, which is why I can understand the thought that length should not be the sole criteria.
It's different again on the #NorfolkBroads. Licencing is on the basis of area (length x beam) and there are multiple classes with the biggest discounts for #yachts, smaller ones for auxiliary yachts, electric powered craft and so on. Not to mention different rates for hire boats.
And just don't ask about the UK's Boat Safety Scheme! #BSS
OK, here's a question for #UK #boaters, especially those in #narrowboats: what is the best time of year (preferably "off-season) to take a narrowboat in the canals? I'm interested in doing a trip at least two weeks long and I'm trying to do it when it's not high season. My main concerns are weather. I'm thinking maybe September or October 2026?
Also looking for one or two people willing to share the trip with me.
Season 4 Episode 2 "Race Against Time: part 2"
Attention boaters! You can drop off your expired/unwanted marine flares for safe disposal at collection events scheduled over the next month in Alameda, Marin, West Contra Costa, Del Norte & Santa Cruz counties π§¨
Details here: https://www.calpsc.org/_files/ugd/ad724e_f400e68cf90b47488a2fce52541ebdb7.pdf
#boating #boaters #marineflares #hazardouswaste #bayarea #sfbay #sanfranciscobay
#PSA #Canadian #boaters: #Canada is also sabre-rattling in the accelerating march toward #war with the #USA. As of yesterday, 02 Sep 2025, the #CCG is now part of the Department of National Defence #DND - https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2025/09/national-defence-welcomes-the-canadian-coast-guard-to-the-defence-team.html
Toronto Star: Federal government begins to transfer Coast Guard to National Defence - https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/federal-government-begins-to-transfer-coast-guard-to-national-defence/article_e25288a9-038e-59f2-9669-b0bba93c9217.html
Likely in part response to #USCG illegal and aggressive stops in Canadian & shared waters.
The Department of National Defence (DND) today announced the integration of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) into the Defence Team, marking an important step forward in strengthening Canadaβs maritime security.
Lake life brings toned tunes
Boats of all musical tastes
Subwoofers blasting
#Haiku #OneHaikuADay #WritersCollective #writingcommunity #BackToHaiku #Seasons #Summer #August #Lake #LakeLife #Boat #Boaters #Music #Tunes #Noise #Ohio
August 11, 2025
#Boaters #techies does anyone know much about Rev Counters (tachometers) driven by the alternator?
Nothing on my boat is original and some parts don't work nice together. The alternator I inherited didn't fit properly, eventually it fell off and damaged itself. I got a generic one that fits better and charges OK.
The old one didn't have an output for the tacho but someone had made it work by attaching a lead to a coil and taking it out through a vent. (cont) #BoatsThatToot
Season 9 Episode 14 "Boys Will Be Boys"
#RandomBaywatch #lvdlpx #Baywatch #BaywatchBoobs #BaywatchBabes #Headlights #HighBeams #VerySpecialDay #Sexy #Ocean #Boating #BoysWillBeBoys
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