Alan de Enfield

Remember "Dr Bob" ? He was an ardent composting supporter but was quite happy to say on the forum that he used the marina's 'compost dump' but, when out cruising it was a 'hedge bottom'.

It is generally accepted that many/most folks will not admit to making a mistake in purchasing something that hasn't worked as they hoped (Fear of Failure) This is probably shown by the very few who openly admit 'bagging and binning' or 'emptying in the hedge bottom', very few CCers seem to have the ability (or will) to store their 'output' on board for 12-36 months to get proper composting.

That's magic - I was reading your post re the canal closures and "poooof" it was gone and replaced by the above. I take it that being a mod means that when you edit posts it doesn't show up as being edited.

And that is why the zealots think that when they get 100% positive response to their suvey that it truly refelects the boaters views of composting toilets.

Or the fact that Joe public is terrified to spend what savings they have and live in fear of the next Government policy announcement The average price a home is being listed for fell £6,589 month-on-month in November, according to property portal Rightmove. The website said the 1.8 per cent dip was the biggest monthly reduction at this time of year since 2012, and took the average price tag on a home coming to market across Britain to £364,833. Experts have said speculation of potential property taxes at this month’s Budget have caused some households to pause their buying plans, particularly at the top end of the market. Rightmove’s figures show that more than a third (34 per cent) of homes available for sale have had an asking price reduction, with the average size of price reduction being 7 per cent. Both figures are the highest since February 2024, Rightmove said.

Electrolux specifically stated in their manual that the 'normal' 3-way fridge used in boats was not to be used and, that for boat installations, you had to contact them for the 'special marine' fridge. for the boat-approved version.

But what if the BSS follow the trends (as previously) and say "only appliances approved for boat use can be fitted"

And to refer to one of your previous posts ......................... "what has that to do with a boat fire that was using LFP batteries, (which is the subject of this thread)". Scaremongering !

Just be aware that a boat is not a house and the electricity supply is limited from the marina bollard (normally to 16 amps, but lower figures are not uncommon) If you are trying to use 'domestic' equipment like Kettle, Toaster, electric fire etc you will very easily overload the supply and it ill trip. For example : A 2K electric kettle will use 8 amps A 2k electric fan heater or oil filled radiator will use 8 amps A 1K (small) toaster ill use 4 amps. Do you have an electric fridge, freezer, microave, lights etc etc - they ill all add to the total. we used to have to unlpug the heating to be able to use the kettle.

Yes - it is a cutie, but in my mind 30 foot is barely managable as a liveaboard, let alone losing half of the cabin area due to the tug deck, (resulting in half of the boat being like living in a coffin). Yes- I know its bigger than the old 'boatmans cabin' but todays expectations are a little different to those of the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Thee are a list of exceptions to this 'rule', including such as : battery chargers, solar panels, bilge pumps etc etc. They are all listed in the BSS guidelenes.

Yes.

Doesn't the BSS also say must be fitted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions ?

Advert says its 'offer pending'

If his total budget is £15k then he may struggle - he will need (probably £800-£1000 for a survey) If as a liveaboard he will have all his valuables and possessions withhim he may be better to insure in 'fully comprehensive', if he insures it 3rd party only then the boat and contents are not covered. The fuly comp cover the insurers will require a comprehensive survey - so he needs to take that into consideration. He can obtain a boat-licence with only 3rd party insurance. He then has the licence and mooring fees to consider wwhich could be a 'few more' £1000s depending on where he moors. Then there is the cost of re-fitting the boat which could cost 'anything' He may be better looking at a static caravan.