Ianey

I'm thinking of making my own ECO fan with a CPU cooler and peltier plate. I was looking at a 40mm square plate but wondered if anyone has any experience of making an ECO fan?? Also, has anyone looked into the cooling aspect of the politer plate and if it's possible to also make a cooler for in the summer months? Thanks Ian

I'd thougth of using security set screws so they could be fitted just from the outside?

They have 3 locating holes and the aim is to drill/tap an 8mm fixing into the boat steel... The main aim is to have them as a deterant... IF someone wants to get into a boat they will...

Here's another project I've been working on... These are test window security bars... double one for larger windows and the single bar one is 'radiused' for portholes... Again, I'll be making mine out of Stainless.... Thanks to my training I think I can actually post images... Double security bars Porthole security bar

Thanks for the info and I hope this works?

Les, I made a trial one which was too heavy (over engineered) but the principle I'm aiming for is a fixed lower bracket with legs in order to bond to a roof then a second bracket which holds the solar panel, both pivoting around a central bolt - I'm trying to work out a clock face type way to allow rotation, or 45degree steps as a minimum. Then the panel would pivot up with 3 different positions in order to gain the maximum from the late year (fantastically bright) days. Then when in the lowered position, it could be bolted as one unit to stop peeps playing with it when you're not on your boat.... I've been talking to a few boaters regarding what I've been doing I've enquired about a stand at Crick to show what I'm doing.... Basically, the price woudl be right as my unit has very low overheads which aren't passed on... I will post pics when I have something but any suggestions would be welcomed.

I won't be fitting one.... as I'm going to do a rotating anti-downdraught cowl... Problem with the chinaman's hat is when the hot gasses hit it you can get drops of tar dropping down (one reason for setting it vertically) which you don't with the downdraught cowl... Also if any tar does drip out there's a raised lip on the lower section to catch it instead of it going on the boat Although I can make all this stuff I still can't get the actual image into a post... Oh well....

, Well I'm open to offers if you've anything going.... Reasonable prices as very low overheads... Got a great relationship with a laser cutters....

I'm on the Leeds Liverpool at Scarisbrick

MATTY40S.... That's what I was trying to do.... Bugger I'll get some more pics up IF I can suss out how to do what Matty did?? lol I designed the boat brackets before the boat was buit.... and all 'pole to boat' mountings are anti vibration.... Mainly as I didn't want resanance keeping me awake... One of my next projects is a Tilt/Swivel solar panel bracket for my roof.... Again brackets on boat were done before the build.... I'm also planning security bars for the windows as I've (again) not found anyone who do any nice ones.... thanks for the nice comments guys and I'll keep more pics coming....

I've pasted this link but it's not like it just shows the one image.... Anyway, they can both be seen... http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/manicman9764/media/Chimney_zps6f89a3db.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

Hi all, I just thought I'd share my 'in progress' chimney I've made.... as I couldn't find one anywhere..... I'm fortunate to have my own unit for welding/steel fabrication and I wanted my chimney to be different... So I made a 316 Stainless steel collar which allows a 4 1/2" (Could take 5") flue through it and also converts to a square base.... The chimney is 2mm 316 Stainless, formed from 6" tapering to 5" with a 10 degree slant to compensate for the angle of the roof.... I will be designing/manufacturing a rotating anti downdraft top for it when I've got some time.... Just for a point of note.... In the back of the picture is my bespoke Rutland 913 wind turbine pole which is mounted on antivibration mounts with 2 solid (to be fitted) Stainless rods to steady the top.... Anyway... Here they are No they're not as I'm trying to use photobucket for the first time and the images don't show... Just the link address in an image tag??? Please could someone help me on how to insert a photobucke pic??? DOH

thanks for your suggestions. . . after being given a 'boundary' guide by she who must be obeyed. . . she loves Reedley and they have spaces so we're going early September when Im next back home. one more question. . . what/who do widebeam owners do for craining in? thanks again

I'm moving back home in 3 months (current marina notice period) and I'm looking for a marina on the Leeds Liverpool canal preferably between Chorley (ish) and Blackburn (ish). . . has anyone any suggestions for a 60 x 10 widebeam? cheers Ianey

I just thought I'd add to this thread as I've just treated myself to the new Karcher Window Vac which is a battery operated window squeezy which sucks up the water for later pouring down a sink... I've tried it on my windows, bathroom mirror and shower cubicle and I can honestly say it's FANTASTIC.... Tesco are currently selling them for £49.99!!! Well worth the money if you ask me Ian

Hi all, Sorry if this has been posted before, I have searched but alas, didn't find anything specific.... I've been in my widebeam (60 x 10) since mid Feb and I was somewhat shocked when I'd used 250ltrs of diesel in 4 weeks heating the boat with my Webasto (due to funds I couldn't afford a stove...) so I'm now looking at either... A stove with a back boiler connected directly into the calorifier OR A solar heat collector on the roof ( I know this won't get as hot but the final temp could be boosted via the immersion heating element - I have solar and wind power to reduce this cost...) In both cases I'd look to remove the engine heating as I don't cruise that much...... Any suggestions / tips - especially on Stoves with back boilers would be fantastic.... Thanks Ianey

Hi all, I thought I'd give an update to my original question (and thanks for the replies in the thread) as I've now got my boat and I've just taken delivery of SMD LED's from a far far away land.... and this is what I found... All the following lights are rated at 0.9watt.... These have a Light Color: Pure White (6500~7000K) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220865035087?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 In reality... VERY VERY white and most definitely the brightest, BUT they take some getting used too.... These have a Light Color: White (6500~7500K) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270794740832?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 In reality.... Again, VERY VERY white but not as bright as the one above..... These have a Light Color: Warm White (3000~3300K) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330543859737?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 In reality.... The light is more a 'normal' yellow feel rather than the pure white from the first two and also, I found they're slightly brighter than the 10watt halogen's I'm replacing them with so it's a big from me as they use less than a tenth of the power..... Hope this helps someone else with the same question I had? Ianey

I'm about to have mine done in Karndean (KP92) Medium Oak.... I was quoted £998 by my boat builder but after 2 ebay purchases I've got more than enough for £137 with a cost of £175 to have it professional laid.... Great saving for a quality covering Ianey

Thanks all for your replies as I've learned something which is why I asked here first.... So NO to LED lighting and I'll run speaker cable through some flexible trunking and fix it as far away from the pipe as possible.... Thanks again Ianey

Hi Chris, Thanks for that... But I'm still not sure on speaker cable as I dont think it carries a voltage as such???

I thought I'd just ask the question as I'm not sure on the regulations for this one.... I'd like to put LED lighting under each gunwale but I'm not sure if I can fasten 240v LED lighting and speaker wire alongside the main gas line? Would anyone be able to provide some insight if I should or shouldn't?? Thanks Ianey

Thanks for your reply, it's service like this that I was looking for.... Real service when in the moment of need.... Thanks again Ianey

Hi there, I need to insure my new liveaboard widebeam and wondered if anyone would recommend good insurance company.... But if you recommend a company, please could you say the reason why you're recommending that particular company? Thanks Ianey

Hi all, Sorry if this has asked before but I couldn't find what I was looking for.... I'm about to take delivery of my Widebeam and I need to purchase side fenders and ropes etc.... Would someone be kind enough to give some answers to the following... Side fenders, how many and what size is recommended? Ropes - For side fenders and boat ropes to secure to marina pontoon/bank any others needed? Front button - is there a standard size/style? Is there anything I might have forgotten? Also, is there any recommendations on suppliers who are reasonable in their pricing? Thanks again and sorry for asking such a basic question.... Ianey

Hi all, My live afloat widebeam is due the end of this month, however I'm concerned for the water systems as I live in Bedfordshire which is a hard water area and I'm trying to find out how others combat limescale in the calorifier/central heating, but also the cold water system? I've found previous posts which recommend magnetic devices, however, no devices are mentioned.... Has anyone the names of any devices which clear/reduce the affects of limescale? Thanks Ianey