Sylvo

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, lets not get to serious about this. I am an experienced boater on all manner of craft sea, river and lakes...as stated in post it was really to have some fun and observe the river and wildlife.

Thanks Rob, yes seems to be only thing available that fits the bill.

As a fully fledged nerd, I would like to fit a remote camera at the front of the boat with a viewing screen so I can see the blind side and gap distances whilst steering...I also thought it would be handy to see what is ahead and also view the wild life. Does anyone know of such a device? Only ones that seem to fit the bill are reversing cameras...not sure if they would be suitable. Any advice would be welcome Y

Came on missionary work from Yorkshire many years ago....they were in such a bad way I had to stay, still working hard to convert them 🤣 Great advice....need to ban the wife's pipe 😂

Just saying hello, have just joined the forum. Not exactly new to boating, have had several small boats on the none tidal Thames, am a member of BMYC at Thames Ditton also ex sailor (way back). Just sold my last little boat, a 14' maxi craft, still a BMYC club member but just keep our twin kayak there now. I live in Surrey and have just purchased a mooring at Pyrford Marina Ripley. By chance we also found a boat to buy locally (sale subject to survey) so hopefully all will be well as it will suit our purposes. It is a 41' Sea Otter in excellent condition (not everyone's cup of tea) but we wanted something smaller to get started with and with less maintenance as recently moved so have lots to do on the house also. Any info on the SO would be welcome (positive ones please) : ) So, looking forward to posting (asking irritating questions). Anyone else at Pyrford by all means drop me a line be nice to meet at some point. I am semi retired with a few skills to hand, good with most DIY skills, also a welder fabricator with a great home work shop. Looking forward to some adventures on the inland waterways (ones that are open anyway). Regards Sylvo