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I have been told this story but having done a search online, the Cornwall Wildlife Trust do appear to have organised trips there www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/explore/visit-looe-island ! I think Richard (in the video) tells a similar story and says that when he was much younger he used to go to the island, but as you say, it is pretty much off-limits these days unless it is an organised visit! It was my first time visiting the area and I thoroughly enjoyed the visit!

@@lovelifeloveboat im from cornwall

It is such a beautiful area for boating, someday..... I hope to visit by boat!

Wow, did we manage to spot it at all on our visit? Thank you for watching and posting!

@@lovelifeloveboat yes its bright orange but it isnt that big

Hi there - I have been gathering footage, but we had a little bit of a family crisis toward the end of 2024 and so I haven't been able to make an update as yet, but yes, I do intend to! Thank you for posting!

Thank you - I do have so much more that I just haven't had time to sort through as yet but promise I will. Thank you for your kind comment

It is a great boat!

@@lovelifeloveboat I've been looking at these S34's. Beautiful. Of course, I'd really like to have one to explore Greece. I guess that entails a whole new set of challenges. I'll get there eventually. 🙂 Binge watching your series now. Thanks again.

I am pretty sure that there are quite a few S34's out in the med - they are very versatile boats. Thank you for watching and I hope you are enjoying what we have published so far. Working on next season after a short break from editing! Best wishes for searching out a great boat for your own adventures!

Thank you for watching!

Thank you - it is more of a 'what do we do next' type of feeling, we are really undecided as to what next year will look like. We have the winter to think about it, I still have a few uploads to do so we still have some content, but we have to really face up to how little boating that we have done in real terms over the past couple of years. We certainly haven't made any firm decisions yet and still have FN.

@@lovelifeloveboat Going to view my (Hopefully) Boat Today and tomorrow, Will Keep You Updated if you like

I haven't been up as much as I would like - I have a water pump that needs attention with I am going to strip and repair... How is the boat working out?

I think that turnover of diesel is key here - the yard I purchased from had closed its hire fleet and literally changed its visiting berths into sales berths and I think you mention some valid points.

Hi, thank you for your comprehensive reply - I actually agree pretty much with what you have said and think, in hindsight, that the fly more bundle is probably better value than it was first specc'd advertised as. Having played with the Neo, even land based, although it now tracks at a better speed since the last upgrade, it is completely random and I have had far too many fly aways, random stops or it just landing itself randomly - not good if on the water. On the plus side, it is ridiculously easy to catch - and there are limitations with 4K30 snd so, I would agree the mini 4 is a better drone, but with prop guards, will take it over the magic 249g. I also use an Air2S which is still my favourite drone, and use exemptions offered by Article 16 via my membership to a professional body. Interesting that like myself, you have tried various configs... why oh why don't DJI just make a floaty drone I wonder!

I can't say as we are a little up in the air at the moment - it may just be a move elsewhere at some point

Yes, isn't it a great place, also, always found the Harbourmasters, Gerry and Peter to be most helpful, thank you for the comment!

I think so, I have all winter to think about how to do that - I may just drain and filter toward the beginning of next year then literally try and sell it to someone with a heating oil tank!

@ not doing the transition down south just yet then?

That is something that we are having a look at both in terms of practicality and affordability!

Not entirely sure as yet, just looking at our options. I'm just burning through filters at the moment, it has had shock treatment in the one effected tank, but going to drain it over the winter.

Glad it was helpful! However, as this is not sponsored content - there wasn't a script!

@@lovelifeloveboat Oh, that's not what I implied. I thought you were referring to notes, when you looked of camera. Having a script or notes doesn't necessarily mean it's sponsored.

Hi thank you - no, I had set up two cameras and I was glancing between the two! I was hoping to make the video a little more dynamic but it didn't quite work out! I am working on doing an updated version as I have been using the NEO for several months now and it is pretty amazing! Watched your rowing - such a skill and hard work for the team. Will follow your content as there are not many channels covering that content! Keep uploading!!

Hi thank you - no, I had set up two cameras and I was glancing between the two! I was hoping to make the video a little more dynamic but it didn't quite work out! I am working on doing an updated version as I have been using the NEO for several months now and it is pretty amazing! Watched your rowing - such a skill and hard work for the team. Will follow your content as there are not many channels covering that content! Keep uploading!!

Absolutely, we were saddened to hear of mechanical problems recently, but preserving this vessel and keeping both staff and the public safe are of utmost importance. I happily support the PSPS now and feel lucky to have had such a wonderful cruise. Thank you for your comment.

Well I was having fun, but there is an upcoming video of what happened next, as we had planned to push down to the IOW over 2 days but we had the dreaded fuel problem! I have never purchased diesel on the Broads system - I wont again....! Apart from that, and a few tweeks, the install is working well and I am having to 're-learn' how everything works! Have you found a new boat yet?

@@lovelifeloveboat Yes Broads Diesel How Long Do they Have that in Their Tanks . Thank You For Asking. I Have put an offer on a Boat Today, And Very Excited But Nervous Will Find out in the next Few Days When The Owner Gets Back to the Broker.

Well we are keeping our fingers crossed and super excited for you. Looking forward to hearing about your acquisition soon!

@@lovelifeloveboat Getting into Finale Negotiations now, should find out today

Yes I think he coined the words 'sock sofa' and 'shout window' lol... 'Oy... get the bloody fenders in!'

That is a fair point - especially when Raymarine are now bundling the Lighthouse charts with just about everything - even though it lacks auto route planning (Which, incidentally, I actually don't like). Luckily we managed to negotiate the Navionics + in the bundle, however, there can be no justification in the difference in cost between this and their app based software!

Thanks again!

Yes, I just don't have the budget for that1

Yes but you can just drop an anchor through the hole in the floor!! Have you fixed it now? It isn't difficult, you just have to be brave and would make a great 'how to' vid!

@lovelifeloveboat the guy is supposed to be here today to do it, he has let me down twice, so if today doesn't happen, I will be doing it myself

Yep, at least I know how the thing works now!

Careful what you say about my rusty shackle - it is old and spent too much time in the cold water!! Thank you for the comment!

Thank you!

Hi, thank you for commenting, that is interesting to know as I am not sure that DJI drones fair too well after getting dunked. Hoping it doesn't happen but yes, it probably wouldn't need alot of buoyancy to keep it afloat!

Yes, it was great bumping into him, and he will be local next week for his last leg from Brightlingsea to the Thames!

Thank you

Thank you so much for your kind words - yes I do try to do as much as I can to keep the boat up to date and wish I could film everything. Only recently I have stripped the windlass down to components and the water pump after the microswitch failed. Often you can find what is wrong. We boat on a budget and try to keep the money for the important things such as enjoying the boat! I do hope you find another boat soon!.

@@lovelifeloveboat I would like to keep you updated with my progress. i have Viewed a Boat recently By NYA it was a Phantom 40 i think it was near your Berth but missed out , i am looking at 2 Sealine F37 s 1 is 2007 and 1 is 2008 have you had any water ingress problems with port holes , as many sealines suffer from this, best wishes Charles

No, as I have the older twin screw down ones which are absolutely water tight. They were re-sealed a few years ago when when interior was completely refurbished. Incidentally, I noticed that NYA have a coupe of interesting boats around the 40' mark about to hit their listings - one is a Fairline 43AC, and an Azimut 42.

@@lovelifeloveboat Thanks for the update

Thank you Dan, glad you enjoyed it!

I can get it to RTH with a controller, but each time using the FLY app, it when the battery gets low, it simply just lands! I have updated the DJI fly app to the second release since the NEO has been released and have not yet had a chance to test it since, Also when using the controller, it uses occusync, which gives far greater range I understand. Thank you the pointer and I will pop an update video out soon!

Actually been playing with it alot more and it has been really surprising. With the RC2 controller it has a bigger range but still with no RTH. Although new firmware has improved it. I have a new technique... fly it back into the boat and just let it crash... it is as safe as driving a volvo lol

You're the only RUclipsr that has not got the RTH working every other video. When the battery gets low, it returns to home automatically. I personally have not used to auto return to home, and I just press the return to home button manually as I am not brave enough to fly it too far away like others do.

Hi Greg - are you using the controller - I have been playing with the drone alot more and when using a controller, it does indeed RTH, however, I had, at the point of uploading, only used the follow modes and the DJI FLY app - which has had a couple of updates and another firmware update since I got the drone, and when flying it from the app, I either has a setting wrong or something, but if I don't watch the battery, it simply, just lands. I am planning on a part 2 as I have played with the drone alot more since, and I love it. Up until now I have used an Air 2S and mini 3 pro, but finding this little beastie is delivering some great footage. Thank you for the comment and I will take your advice and keep testing!

@lovelifeloveboat Yeah, sorry I should have mentioned it only RTH with the controller and phone together, as you know it has the normal DJI display and controls that all the other DJI drones have.

Yes - I should have been clearer in the video that I had not tested it with a normal controller as I did not buy the fly more kit (I already have the air 2S) and so should have tried that for comparison. I will make sure I add more to the update vid.

Yes I updated mine this week to the latest software and I got a free map update too - it still looks like new - I never even took the screen protector off and it has always been kept in a bag!! It is a great plotter!

It was a really beautiful area - what I couldn't pop onto the video was the boats rafted in the bay pumping out 'Carribean Queen' which had Rich and I singing along!

I have acquired a hybrid touch and some other bits and bobs which I am hoping to replace the radar with and looking at quantum CHIRP radar - but we boat on a budget where we can.. I am currently looking at remoulding the helm to fit two MFDs (Again we are lucky to have some really good bespoke GRP works near here in Framlingham... To be fair, I am going a little stir crazy in Norfolk and looking coastal again. The good point it there was no harbour worm or growth, the bad news was I didn't change my zinc anodes and so I used the expensive aluminium ones hanging off the end of my outdrives"

@@lovelifeloveboat defo we are same on a budget of naff all when I upgraded I thought that’s it but bought it in stages . The river does have its advantages apart from holiday makers in his boats that have no idea the value of anything

Yep, and that has just increased and the Authority seem less interested. It hasn't been a great year for safety either this year, and I am thinking that the area may be under the spotlight again soon! May come and join you down south!

@@lovelifeloveboat i dont think you would regret it and if you in Framlingham area you further down the road so not drastic run . its defo a nice play to go play in your boat. i do miss the free mooring options though .although you can anchor obviously

Yes, although I couldn't understand a word they were saying - well not after a few beers anyway!

@lovelifeloveboat it's worse the further into Cornwall you go because most of them now seem to be from Manchester or Liverpool. These days the lovely "hello me lover" accent is rare

I know, you are absolutely right, but you still wont get into Wells if you miss the tide - unless you want to wade up the mud! Oh, don't forget, us powerboaters are complete softies and when we run aground, we seem to do it so much faster than the sailies! Actually the first time I visited Wells was in my bilge-keeled Moody and I do recall having to sit out in the Wash waiting for the tide then - and that was when it was a commercial port many years ago! PS Just binge-watching your excellent content!

@@lovelifeloveboat i visited wells two months ago….. 2 h after high tide with a 1.3 m draft boat…. The harbourmaster who was already home ..well was a little surprised!( inmust admit that i hit 8 times the bottom😂)

That is probably as far away from high tide as you would want to chance it - I'm glad you had a chance to visit, it is a wonderful little town and well worth visiting - on the time I visited last year, it was really difficult getting out of the 'Broads' and it was an 'against the clock' journey to get there... and the slowest journey back as we had to get under a horrid bridge that, at the time, was not lifting, and our alternative, a lock, was also broken! I look forward to seeing your upload from your travels very much!

Glad you enjoyed it

Yes they are Huawei B528s-23a units I believe - I had considered an internal and my neighbour has purchased an outdoor caravan unit - however, what attracted me to this unit was that I can install and forget, also that at £230 that is nearly a third of the RRP - the seller has a number on 'new old stock' units and these are the later and upgraded EVO models. Works far better than anything we have got although the gigacube seems great - I had also looked at the Pepwave MAX BR1, but as soon as you add in the external marine antennae the price was just a little too unjustifiable at the mo. Still, whatever, I have a new stick up top!!

There should only be a single skippable ad at the beginning - google adsense serves ads based on individual viewing habits and it is a complete annoyance for all of us that many of these are completely fake 'an inventor made this cheap piece of rubbish,' ... sorry

Yes it is absolutely the epitome of North Norfolk beauty!

Why thank you kind sir, I polished them just for you!!

Yes, thank you for commenting - it is indeed - it gets down to under 7ft which is respectable and certainly helped us on our Wells trip as none of the bridges were operating and Mutford lock was also u/s. It isn't so easy getting the canopies undone but certainly stops us getting tide locked in places that are 'the other side of a bridge.' As for caring for a boat - I do find undertaking things like antifouling and polishing important as I get to know every inch of the craft - I can score myself out of 10 for the scratches and knocks that I have made and growl when I find something that wasn't me that I have not been aware of!!

The original parts are no longer available, however, there are those that make near identical copies - although S34 isn't listed, this company may be able to help www.smartmarine.co.uk/product/raised-sealine-model-decals-price-per-set-of-2/

@@lovelifeloveboat thank you so much for the link my friend if you have any other links for Sealine parts it would be amazing if you sent them over it would be great I’m also looking for a new dashboard for the Sealine s34 or can you get them wrapped the is a little crack on one part thank you for your time lovelifeloveboat

@@WisdomWhispersforWellbeing I think most dashboards are repairable and can definitely be sprayed or wrapped - I would recommend joining the Sealing Forum if you are not a member, as there are quite a few posts on there, www.sealineforum.co.uk/ however, if you are looking at a remanufacture and possible updating / upgrade, I would have a look at Brian Ward, based in Brundall - www.brianwards.co.uk/

Our pleasure!

Thank you! Cheers!

That was the case, but I think the major operator was offered a better deal elsewhere and so when I spoke to Robert (Harbour Master) it seems there are a few gaps in the outer harbour now!

Ah could be useful for sailors as shallow around the inner pontoons..

It is an absolutely magnificent beach and a great place to visit that is for sure!

They most certainly do - as Zinc is what I would recommend for Salt, however, I am in purely fresh water and Magnesium is recommended which don't last 5 mins in salt! :) Sorry that wasn't clear! However, Zinc in freshwater is about as useful as a chocolate tea pot as those nice reactive props soon become the target!

I watched it and found the last 10 mins had uploaded in 1978 standard mono - so re-uploaded it! In 1980's stylee Stereo! Glad to see you have been out on the foamy stuff recently!

@lovelifeloveboat glad to see you have been working hard on the boat too

Thank you!