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An update..... I found a CV boot that was the right size. Works well and looks neat.

Just before Xmas I picked up this model of an old narrowboat. It is 39” long and done in what might be described as ‘a naive style’. I think it is a real beauty! i’m wondering if it is a model of the Hardy that was in the news this year for sinking, and that is being currently restored.

**Pud admires her new pair of earrings in the mirror**

Last time I checked she hadn't got to me, I suppose I should check I have been a touch vulnerable the last few days

Water tanks are a bit like batteries on boats, You can have as much capacity as you have room for and can afford, but you still have to put back what you take out

Hi, joined a week or so ago. I am first engineer on a gas bunker vessel (big tanker). I have boated on canals a few times and find it a massive stress reliever. Intend to buy a boat when I have learnt more about narrowboat life and had a couple more hires under my belt. regards

Closer to home...

A mate of mine was servicing his and phoned me with a cry for help. He’d removed the leg and replaced the impeller and was driving the shaft with a cordless drill. When I looked at what he was doing I asked “Are you sure you’re turning it in the right direction?” He reversed the drill and out spurted the water. He said “Please don’t mention this down the pub!” So I went down the pub and said “You’ll never guess what Bob was doing...”

Have you bought a new hat? ?

Could these be the side effects of castration? ?

With a 3KV inverter, why bother with a 12V TV? 240V ones are much cheaper and better. We run the Tv plus satelite box plus BT youview box all on 240V. Our fridge is 240V and is a lot more efficient than a 12v one - and a lot cheaper. You dont need to go 12 v on everything. Coffee machine, hair dryer etc etc all 240V. We aren't camping.

Don't be so sensitive, you'll melt. I was proposing another line to add to your rant, for the boat thief. You are correct however, All together now, 2,3,4 Oh Jeremy Corbyn........ Happy Socialist New Year

Sam of course is right and there are two sides to the Loo problem. I would never have a dump through though and ripping this one out to replace it with an HDPE tank would be difficult.....so replacing with a cassette is the obvious place to be. However, then you are carrying buckets of sh*t around every 3 days and constantly looking for places to empty them. I much prefer taking my boat to a little man, for him to pump it out, each month.