1agos

The new Dunchurch Marina on the Oxford Canal takes widebeams

Most definitely with bespoke double glazing units or maybe using sealant instead of mag tape. The problem with our hopper windows is they have drain holes. I have thought to try sealing the drain holes during winter to see if it improves things.

Difficult to judge but but a conservative 80% - 90%

I fitted acrylic sheets with magnetic tape two winters ago, I had the sheets cut to size for me 6 hoppers and 4 discs for the portholes, I used magnetic tape to attach. I found that by serrating along one edge of the magnetic tape I could get it to bend around the discs and get a good fit. They are not a complete fix for condensation but work very well and I would now never be without secondary glazing on the windows during winter.

Bought ours from www.elitefurnishings.co.uk . Not cheap but they are made for narrowboats, look good and we are very pleased with the comfort. Single guests sleep on it comfortably without having to turn it into a double.

Thanks for explaining that for us Chewbacka.

Ooops of course it's a britta

Not yet... thought I'd try you guys, The water is as you say crystal clear and we drink from the tap all the time. It's just the tea( we take it black without sugar) We thought it was the tea bags so changed to a different make but no improvement.. and as I say the britax jug filter gets rid of the scum!! .... very weird eh.

I have the seagull filter fitted, the water is clear without tasting of the clor tabs that we use when filling the tank, but for our cup of tea we need to put it through a britax jug filter before boiling or we end up with scum floating on top of the brew. Not sure why that would be ....any ideas? . We change the cartridge each year. 1agos

Use one tea bag between two cups for me and the Mrs. no milk or sugar for us.

I was always a believer.....thanks for posting your findings.

I use the SWAT boots and have never slipped in them, my first pair had steel toe caps , they were seven years old when the sole split, my new pair arn't steel toe caps and are just as comfy. The Mrs uses Doc Martins and I can always get my boots off and be beside the fire before her ... the side zips are great.

We did the BC in August this year and really enjoyed it, we found the locks easy to use, no problems with water levels, the people we met were so friendly and excited to see boats moving I thought they must all be members of the canal society. The landlord of the Fox and Hounds ran a hose out to the boat to fill the water tank and came aboard for a look around, he would like a boat of his own in the future the landlady definitely not. We will definitely revisit in the future.

Our portable Pure dab radio works well in side the boat.

Check prices though, even with the discount the oven I was looking at is cheaper else where.

Today!

Well spotted Chubby

We use about 13g every 8 to 10 weeks. (three season live aboards) Mainly for cooking, grill used most mornings, oven or hob or both most nights) bake our own bread twice a week and have the CH running on the odd occasion for an hour in the evening. The only time i turn the gas off is when I change the bottle. I expect some appliances are more frugal than others . We have a Spinflow prima mk3 oven and grill

Chimney on and stove lit.

Thanks for that I will give them a try.

I know but it would be nice to know if the seals are available separately when it ever does become a problem.

Yes I keep it well greased . The two lip seals are in the end housing where you put the grease into. The grease goes in between the two seals. I will move the shaft a little while I'm replacing the seals. At the moment I,m only getting a few drips per trip but I expect that to increase with time. cheers