Alan de Enfield

Celsius or Farenheit ? Anyone "wiring up" in accordance with the manufacturers instructions can hardly be called an idiot.

Is yours a Reeves boat !

Yes I'm pretty sure he was run over by the prop. Initially no memtion was made, but I think it came out at the coroners inquest.

Does the guy who fell off the back (and got minced in the prop) in Harecastle tunnel count ?

Duplicate of this previously posted :

So there would be no 'devious boaters' who would just put a 'ballast weight' on the pedal - a bit like the train drivers dead man switch ?

Makes a lot of sense.

So the skipper is attached to the kill cord (as is the norm) but a crew member comes out onto the rear deck, trips over a rope / dog / cushion stumbles and falls over the rail - into the water head first and into the prop before the skipper even notices they have gone.

Except that the insurers are saying ".... If Your Craft , tender or toys are fitted with Lithium- ion batteries ...." Expecting that that statement does not include "house batteries" may lead to dissapointment.

No two boats are the same so doorway sizes are not standard. Someone could say "XYZ fitted thru my door" but it maybe will not fit your door. Take your door measurements then ask ....................

I know I've been oversleeping a bit recently, but have I really missed all of January, February and March and woken on the 1st day of April ?

They do not appear to have any unicorns available - maybe they are on back-order. It utilizes a non-toxic extinguishing agent called AVD (Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion) which is deployed as a mist. The mist creates a film over the surface of the fire, which quickly dries and forms an oxygen barrier, cools the fire, and prevents re-ignition. One of the key advantages of the Lith-Ex fire extinguisher is its ability to handle lithium-ion battery fires where traditional powder-based extinguishers may not be effective. The extinguisher's design is easily recognizable, ensuring that it stands out when needed during emergencies. The extinguisher has a 21A fire rating for wood, paper, and cloth fires, indicating its effectiveness against such materials. It is also safe to use on live electrical equipment up to 1000V, making it suitable for a variety of applications, including vehicles, aviation, marine, and medical facilities.

According to C&RTs dredging document, from the Ponty aqueduct to Llangollen they maintain / dredge to 0.74 metres (29"). Anything 'better than that' will probably be achieved by deeper boats making their own channel.

And no 'nipping out' for a quick one and leaving your phone/laptop on charge.