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thats all a bit worrying blackrose.....should i be worried? for example if im not planning on having it reblacked for at least 18 montsh - can there be significant damage occur to the hull?

hmmm id have presumed so - or is the rudder normally left out of the blacking?

The rudder- thanks for setting me straight!!

but its even all over the tiller under the water (the "plate" connected to the tiller - you know what i mean?!) thats normal too?!

We got our boat back at the end of August and it had a paint job/bottom blacked in April/May of this year. However we've found a nice new marina (where the water is very clear) and have noticed under the waterline that there are some really orange rust patches.... is this normal on a boat that has been allegedly "blacked" in only May of this year for rust to be showing through already?!

I know fitting a stat wont stop it from being noisy but it would be great, for example, if it would run for 15 minutes or whatever for every hour to keep things ticking over but meaning that it doesn't haev to be on permanently! It was the Jabsco heating pump Thermosyphoning was off the cards when a boat fitter i mentioned it to slated it beyond belief, saying that the first rad is usually ok but any subsequent radiators are going to most likely be cold ??

Reviving this topic again guys. The heating is in, and we ended up going for a 12v pump..... do you have to have this on constantly though to keep the water moving? Or can you just have it on for say 15 mins every hour etc??? It is rather noisy which I was expecting but I just don't know if I'm to have it on constantly or what?! Cheers!

so basically get the same size batteries/termianls?

Hi guys, Still having probloems with charging/batteries etc so thinking I need to replace. Can you use ANY type of battery in place of your old ones? Difference in size etc? No idea about batteries and things so sorry if it seems like a daft question! Also I see batteries come in different Ah.....what is that? and what should I get? seen some 75Ah up to 125Ah? What should I expect from each end of that spectrum?

you just cant believe it can you? why would you do it. Oh yeah, for a "laff".... There really are some awful people in the world. Makes me worried to leave my boat

Hi guys. How long should it take to heat 80 litres of hot water via my engine? The calorifier is one of the new surecal ones. How long should I expect to run engine for to get the full 80 litres piping hot

Just to let you all know that we've not had any more squeaking still since taking off the belt and refitting it Thanks again guys- you saved us!

Think thats a wise idea black rose. Im thinking that probably what Im going to do. To be honest it is more the light and view im after really. I think the wind/rain was just bad because we were moored directly head on to the wind and its been terrible here at the moment. Last night we woke up about 4am and the boat sounded like it was literally being blown apart - was exciting (and terrifying!) Thanks all for your help

Thats not bad Laurie'Booth - who did them? I was also looking at these to put in my existing steel doors: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NARROWBOAT-DOOR-WINDOW-/320767389101?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item4aaf39edad#ht_500wt_949 Would be a bit nervous cutting through myself though incase i eff it up! What tool would I need??? I have a jigsaw at the mo, and drill etc. is there special blades for a jigsaw for cutting through steel?

ILL be honest- not fussed at all what wood they're made from. something light colored to match the interior but the cheaper the better....

Do you travel?! LOL What sort of price would you charge for them?

Thanks bob! D oyou know what cost Id be looking at roughly for them?

Question after question I know.....but.... Our NB has just steel doors on the front at the minute, and they're a bit dark.... I don't want to put windows in them, but have the whole unit changed for a hardwood glazed set of doors with a yale lock too. Does anyone know where I could get this done asap? Im in the Manchester area at the moment. Im sick of going to boat builders and being told I'm looking at may/june next year before even having a wall in, door made or some cupboards!! Would it be better to contact a glazing company do you think?

ouch! Anything cheaper? Also, can you get them in any shops rather than online - had so many problems lately gertting stuff online with delivery etc or items not showing up

Hi guys Thanks again for your advice on this - still trying to learn and take in your informatin and links! Where can I get one of those things from which will tell me how much the batteries are charged? What do I do with it? Just sit it on the battery or "connect" it somehow?! Cheers! OH, and I invested in a 12v fridge already (cost a bomb but have to say it's really good) and there's no way I could just dust pan and brush (they don't pick owt up!) and I have a permanently molting border terrier and saw dust everywhere :S Got a battery and wind up/solar power radio now too Aren't I doing well!?

Hi guys Thanks very much for all your kind and helpful answers. We did take the belt off and took it to Halfords, but as a previous poster mentioned they didn't have them. However we got back and put the belt back on and miraculously the squeaking has disappeared so maybe it just wasn't on properly or something? Watch this space, but all seems ok for now! PFU (or anyone).....why is there two alternators (and belts) on NB engines just out of interest???

I only did it for a test - wasn't running it for ages! Hehe PFU - If its something else wrong in the alternator box could it be serious/expensive?

by the way, when we took the belt off and then started the engine there was no squeaking so it must definately be that big thick drive belt. Nothing looked wrong with it though when we took it off. Went to halfords but they were about as much help as shite so gonna go to a mechanics or something tomorrow

it looks like your picture yes, but the part on the left is near to me and the part on the right is near the canal (floor of the boat) , if that makes sense?!

Hi guys After moving aboard everything is still all over the place so cant find my camera at the moment. Its a beta marine 38HP engine though....