Markinaboat

were brilliant to deal with when I needed a repair a couple of years ago! Shame there aren't more people like you on the planet! ?

I guess once the water jacket has gone, it becomes unviable to keep going. Anyway, thanks for reminding me of the facts!

Unless the water jacket corrodes away, I would've thought that all parts are replaceable. Ono ask as may buy another book s that has one in. If Theyi was installing new, I'd probably go the new Eber HS3 or Bubble PJ. On shoreline so power not an issue. Cheers

Picking up on this thread, hope that's ok. May I ask how many hours were recorded before it got to this stage of uneconomical repair? I thought all parts were replaceable?

But you can fit a roof rack to a McClaran!

Well done on your choices! I had a quick Google and found a topic on this forum about this engine. Hopefully it'll be of some use to you. https://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?/topic/66387-thornycroft-rj2/

If you want to go the new Eber route, the latest HS3 models now have variable output (less cycling) and brushless motors: http://www.espar.co.uk/EsparPlymouthProducts_NarrowBoatHeating.htm The also do a refurb exchange at a great price: http://www.espar.co.uk/espar-plymouth-exchange.html Never had one but these are reported as being extremely reliable and quiet. They do use a fair amount of leccy to get going though but if you have a shoreline for the most part, then not an issue of course - also half the price of the competition for equivalent: https://www.harworthheating.co.uk/product/pj230vacbhmaxh/

Looked a bit different then Mr B!

I see. The stated outputs for the various sizes appear to compare favourably with the regular/basic rads.

I've had three boats now with Finrads fitted. Compared to radiators, they are next to useless. I've replaced them once for conventional rads and the difference was outstanding. Admittedly, they do have to be kept free of dust/vacuumed if you can get to the fins! the photo I posted was a modern/new one, not cast. Just in case you thought this was...

and???

The spec states that the 110ah capacity is at C100, not C20 so more likely they are 85ah? ?

I'm planning on installing these in due course:

On a good day, it wouldn't be quick, especially with the Hooky. However, I was on my way back from Deddington as I live in a nearby village!

Probably not of much help but I stopped for a quick pint at the Great Western about an hour ago and the level was perhaps 4" from the towpath.

I don;t know it but would this be the spot?

Great video Mike - was nice to see my old home Marcellus (308) there!

brilliant posting and article, thank!

oh no, we've been doing it wrong for all of these years!

Glad you got it sorted but for the benefit of others who may pickup up o this post, these guys offer a refurb unit service for around £425. http://www.espar.co.uk/

Lovely gesture! May sound obvious, but make sure your neighbour has the correct RCD panel in his boat.

odd

Fascinating! New plates were unboxed at 3m 12s into the vid. What constitutes new here who knows though!?