Alan de Enfield

Diesel / Petrol dispensing pumps are calibrated at 15 degrees C, so the amount actually dispensed can vary quite consideraly between (sa) 10 degrees and 30 degrees. You might not actually get the amount your paying for !

Currently - yes. But we have 40 years of canal boating and we pretty much always got a marina discount. Presumably, as you say, there is more risk of break in etc when 'left' on the bankside as compared to being 'locked up' in a marina.

That subject was actually on the news yesterday, warning motorists to to fill their car tank above 3/4

Already under discussion, with many posts about it, in this thread

I can only tell you my experiences - this year a £45 reduction for being in a marina. And no loss of excess "Marina Benefit"

I cannot think of any 20hp OBs with PTT. Edit : How things change - a quick search shows Tohatsu and Honda have 20hp models with PTT

Maybe the marina I'm in is unusual, but, staff walk past every boat a couple of times a day and the night-watchman walks the marina every 2-3 hours during the night.

Normally the boat will ride 'bow high' when moving, this means the transom is at an angle to the water. You should adjust the tilt/trim angle so the boat engine leg is vertical when underway. When the leg is at the correct angle the boat should be 'level'.

I find that there are quite a few insurance perks by using a marina. Added security compared to a bankside mooring, so lower premiums. And, with HNJ, no excesses if you make a claim whilst in the marina (either your fault or anothers fault)

Thats what happens when you go off the canals and onto non-C&RT waters.

Someone always has to mention toilets !