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Yes they emerge as soon as i open a can of paint.

Can i ask about MRBF fuses and their suitability please? Mounted on the battery so no unprotected cable. Higher interrupt current than a Mega Fuse (but not as high as a T) and cheaper than class T. And is there any merit on having a Class T for the "meltdown" but a lower rated Mega fuse or MRBF for first defence? Or does this add extra unnecessary complication? I appreciate class T is the gold standard so will probably go that way with a lithium install but worth asking. Many thanks

This from the Marine16 website Winter Lay up, to fuel or not to fuel?

All getting a bit costly this work. Third party from now on and enjoy your boating.

Depends what water you are in (salty, fresh, brackish) and what material the anodes are for the water. Been on a year but suddenly starting to fizz, or always fizzed and just noticed? Probably wrong material for the water type.

First picture is Abingdon lock tail layby early 2024 and later that year Goring, where a few of us were caught out by heavy rain and a very quick level rise...you don't want to be caught out.

DBA - The Barge Association - DBA Might be a good contact.

I use these people... they have all you will ever need in the foam roller department. Mini Paint Rollers / Refills - UK

I would leave it alone until the weather does settle... Then do it clean from scratch.

Try Sheridan marine: Freeman Cruisers™ - Sheridan Marine They are the go-to place for Freeman cruisers on the Thames.

You could try a vinyl wrap on the cabinets Kitchen & Furniture Wrapping Vinyl Films (wrapdirect.com)

You will have to go to one of the marinas. Don't wait until you get to Molesey, that EA one is not working either.

The pumpout at Boveney was vandalised years ago and has not been repaired since... Water is on the lock island.

Well I am still shocked by that picture. There are some parts that look flat and untouched and inches away it looks like the craters of the moon...! Get that paint on.

And can i ask the experts what will have caused that pretty extensive pitting? Rubbish steel to begin with. No coating? Rust - now removed? Galvanic corrosion? Lack of Anodes? All of the above?