Alan de Enfield

That's the one - I seem to remember it becoming quite heated because the 1st two pages consisted pretty much of forum members saying I haven't read it but ................ and complaining to such an extent that RayT removed the details and video saying "not well received"

That is the picture I had filed away, but that part of the brains filing system was locked today.

That'd be handy ! A flue sticking out it the side of the boat - just waiting for a few tree branches or a bit of a tight line thru a bridge, or passsing another boat and Wooooppppsss.

That as pretty much what the video said that was posted some time ago, and then I think the thread was locked because of the abuse the OP received. A number of forum members refused to watch it becasue there was no description of the contents, I actually found it close to the facts. If I could find it I'd repost it.

Only if you are a roof-walker. When single handing on the approach to a top-lock., I'd go and fill the lock then walk the boat in. Close gate , Open the bottom paddles, open the gates Walk the boat out Close the gates Back on the boat and away, Similarly if approaching the bottom gates. I never found the need to walk on the roof and scramble up/down wet slimy ladders.

Blame the CDO (its like OCD but better because the letters are in alphabetical order) But - accuracy is important - especially if you are trying to get a 500mm cooker thru a 500mm doorway.

You appear to have posted this an hour ago and then reposted it a few minutes ago

My Mercedes had a 170 amp water cooled alternator (too much leccy stuff !) and when it expired it was almost £500 to replace PLUS almost £500 in labour as so much had to be removed and the engine completely drained down and refilled.

And I'm with you - the discussion was steel vs other materials & his comment actually suggested that pumping out a steel tank cost less than a stainles steel or Plastic tank. But he has now clarified it that a stainless steel or plastic tank will have a higher cost of installation. Alles klar !

How does the material of the tank affect the cost of a pump-out ?

Are you including jennifers as 'alternators' ? (I suppose they should be included) If so surely that makes 5 for you (plus another 2 for me !) Edit - Ah - tricked me - of course your Tesla doesn't have an alternator !

It soon adds up 2 + a spare on each boat, then count the Digger, Dumper, Mower, Kawasaki Mule, the campervan and 2 cars

I'm a big fan of alternators - I have two of them. Edit - when I think about it, I actually have thirteen.

Both my grey and black water tanks are built into the GRP keel on my cruiser - that should never rust thru' either.

You are correct in what you say - but it should also be remembered that outboards have 'big issues' in use as well ............. 1) Petrol use and storage regulations 2) Petrol availability (but in this case the OP could pick up a can on his way home from work) and the 'biggy' 3) The lack of charging capacity with a small 5-8 amp alternator. He would be having to "live off" his 'portable power station' for both his 12v and 240v appliances.