Alan de Enfield

They all cost a fortune - taking advantage of the derranged ! That's fine if you have a Collie

Sadly some people have not yet evolved from the plant eating dinosaurs - you could say they have 'evolved' into a total different species to Homo Sapien.

You will also need to speak with the relevant navigation authority to find out what their requiremenst are for a 'commercial boat' (licence, safety certificates etc) in addition to insurance.

No2 Son's company processes between 12,000 and 15,000 deer carcases per annum - they ship all over the world. They have a fleet of trucks going all around Scotland (mainly the Highlands) picking up the culled carcases and taking back to the processing plant. Full traceability from "hill to plate"

Took them 20 years to decide to comply with the law. Who has complained ?

2019 dated document : Operating procedure for chemical toilet discharge The following factors should be observed for boats without on board cold water storage tanks. Static craft Static craft, permanently moored house boats and other residential permanently moored craft will be treated by local water undertakers in the same way as any other permanent domestic dwelling. Any permanent water connection to these vessels will need to be authorised by the local water undertaker and the final installation method would be inspected and approved accordingly in line with their respective new connections policies. Under no circumstances can a hose pipe be used as a permanent water connection. Moving craft with no water storage There are no circumstances in which a hose can be used as a permanent water connection to a mains drinking water standpipe. Mains water delivery systems may be used to fill water bottles and other small storage containers which can then be stored on the boat. When a Type DC backflow prevention device is fitted to the hose union rinse tap of an Elsan waste water discharge point, the hose must be no longer than 600mm. The end of the hose (discharge point) must finish a minimum of 150mm above the spill-over level of the receiving pan. This is so the end of the hose is not submerged in raw sewage (Fluid Category 5) which resides within the waste water discharge point. Recommended SOP 1. Turn on the controlling tap until a steady stream of water begins to flow through the DC backflow prevention device 2. Increase the flow rate of the controlling tap as required but not so much that it causes water to discharge through the DC backflow prevention device 3. Do not lift the end of the hose (discharge point) above the DC backflow prevention device whilst the controlling tap is turned on 4. Do not restrict the end of the hose pipe (such as by pinching it) when the controlling tap is turned on 5. Do not let the end of the hose pipe become submerged below the water level of the cassette as this may produce a restriction and cause water to discharge out of the DC backflow prevention device 6. Please be patient as the flow of water will be restricted by the DC device

That is open to interpretation, If you build the boat to the relevant ISO specifications then the builder has an automaticic assumption of RCD/RCR compliance and needs no further evidence. It the builder does not build to the ISO specs then he is required to show that his methods of build meet of all the 'essential requirements' by independant testing / proof that his methods comply. The ISO spec for fuel tanks states : Harmonised standard: BS EN ISO 10088:2013 Small craft - Permanently installed fuel systems BS EN ISO 21487:2012 Small craft - Permanently installed petrol and diesel fuel tanks The requirements for installation of a fuel system on a boat with fixed fuel tanks are given in the harmonised standard BS EN ISO 10088 Permanently installed fuel systems and BS EN ISO 21487:2012 Small craft - Permanently installed petrol and diesel fuel tanks. The requirement for petrol fuel tanks to be ‘insulated from the engine and all other sources of ignition’ is deemed to be complied with if a) the clearance between the petrol tank and the engine is greater than 100 mm and b) all electrical parts on the engine which could create a spark, and any other electrical components in the engine/fuel compartment, are ignition protected. To ensure that these components are ignition protected the boat builder should use a petrol engine that complies with BS EN ISO 15584 Inboard petrol engines - fuel and electrical system components (the engine manufacture should provide this confirmation) and for other parts, e.g. blower fan or electric bilge pump, use only components that have been CE marked in accordance with Annex II 1. The clearance between a petrol tank and any dry exhaust components must be greater than 250 mm, unless an equivalent thermal barrier is provided. For diesel engine installations, the engines used should comply with BS EN ISO 16147 Inboard diesel engines – Engine-mounted fuel and electrical components to ensure that the fuel components fitted on the engine by the engine manufacturer are safe. The engine manufacture should provide confirmation that the engine complies with this standard. Fuel hose used in the system must be fire resistant if used in the engine compartment and Where fuel hose is used the standard requires that only fire-resistant hose to BS EN ISO 7840 may be used in the engine compartment. Such hose should be stamped to indicate compliance It is also a requirement in BS EN ISO 21487:2012 that "If there is a drain in a diesel oil tank, it shall be fitted with a shut-off valve having a plug that can be removed only with tools. Each tank shall have an inspection hatch of at least 150 mm diameter. The inspection hatch shall, as a rule, be located on top of the tank, but for diesel oil tanks it may also be on the tank side. There shall be access to the inspection hatch when the tank is in position."

One of the best chip-shops in the world must be the one in Conway that cooks them in dripping - you cannot help but lick your lips.

I wonder how long before the padlock is 'lost' ?

I have found it to be considerably less than that. "Hello, I'm vegetarian / vegan but i'm going to meetings and I'm now at step 5 of recovery programme" The 1st 5 steps of recovery of a vegetarian / vegan 1) we admit we were powerless over veggies - that our lives had become unmanagable. 2) came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. 3) made a decision to turn our will and our lives to the care of God as we understood him. 4) made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. 5) admitted to God, ourselves and to other human beings the exact nature of our wrongs.

“How do you know someone’s vegan? Don’t worry—they’ll tell you.”

Had you considered moving into a marina with acceptable wifi for the week - it'll cost far less than £500 and ill then give you a chance to consider your options in your own time. If it needs to be up and running for Tuesday, you ideally need it on Monday to give you a realistic chance of making sure it works OK. Three does not offer the greatest coverage on the system and tend to throttle it at busy times - you may not be in an area with a good signal. At best you have about 12 hours left to place your order. "Buy in haste - repent at leisure"

Surely it is "cradle to grave" that is important - not just a selective part of the life cycle ! Taking the whole thing 'in the round' it is now suggested that Lithium usage is very bad for the environment : A short extract from : Climate, Energy, Sustainability The Paradox of Lithium Marco Tedesco January 18, 2023 Together with the powerful “curative” and “palliative” qualities of lithium on the effects of climate change, it is necessary to consider the potential “side effects” and communicate them in transparent manner. These side effects include: use of large quantities of water and related pollution; potential increase in carbon dioxide emissions; production of large quantities of mineral waste; increased respiratory problems; alteration of the hydrological cycle. Obviously the economic interests at stake are enormous. Australia, Chile and China produce 90% of the world’s lithium. The global lithium market rapidly approaching $8 billion. A paradox, therefore, can arise between “clean” revolution and “dirty” lithium mines: it is true that electrifying cars and other aspects of our society favors the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. However, after we consider the cost of emissions associated with extracting lithium, the transition may not be as efficient as we believe, especially when miners are not using clean energy. Let us consider, for example, electric cars. To give an idea of this effect, producing a battery weighing 1,100 pounds emits over 70% more carbon dioxide than producing a conventional car in Germany, according to research by the automotive consultancy Berylls Strategy Advisors. Furthermore, lithium mining requires a lot of water. To extract one ton of lithium requires about 500,000 liters of water, and can result in the poisoning of reservoirs and related health problems.

Or something more upmarket and fitted (2022) with a new (reconditioned) Yanmar Diesel engine £16,995 Fairline 21 Weekend for sale from United Kingdom