Boat&Bikes

Have had my boat a few months now and i check engine and gear oil levels every day of cruising.Battery levels every couple of days.Is this similar to others here? Its my first boat but have a reasonable level of experience with other vehicle engines.To me it seems checking so frequently is a overkill..... Ian

I used WD40 for many years on motorbikes over winter to fight off rust,always worked well.. Ian

I am at Crick and find it very friendly,lovely place to be. Ian

Well im coming down from crick direction tomoro so hope its not to shallow... Ian

This is to nb Harmony...i have the same victron as you.Are you saying that if your victron is switched off you have no 240 supply on your boat? When im on shore power it doesnt come through the inverter while it is either switched off or in charge only mode. Cheers, Ian.

Anyone going this weekend? Ian

I have a GI fitted just a little wary still...as for frost protection does this mean you are able to forget about the usual winterisation procedures such as water draining ? Ian

Hi, My boat has 4x 110 plus starter batteries charged via a victron unit.Through summer it is cruised 2 0r 3 weekends a month plus 3 or 4 weeks.As winter approaches i am wondering what the best method is to look after the batteries?I expect we will use the boat for odd weekends cruising weather permitting.I am not to keen on leaving shoreline power plugged in continuously when away from the boat as i am uneasy about the effects of stray electric currents.....So was thinking leave them off charge then plug in the odd night we are on boat in marina plus obviously they will be charged when we take boat out.Any thoughts on wether this will be ok for the batteries? when boat is left empty they will be isolated. Ian

Yes thanks Alan i am,its one of the reasons i ask about turning before reaching the locks,thanks anyway. Ian

As fairly new boaters we are intending to go to Foxton next weekend.Will travel to Foxton from Crick direction.First question can we turn around at Foxton without having to go into any locks?Secondly what can we expect at Foxton? very busy ? hard to moor etc? Ian

Hi, I have a cruiser stern without seating for the tillerman.I would like to have a seat which can be removed easily as required.Maybe fix a table type tube and floor support to the hexboard engine cover so a simple seat can be attached? Ian

Sounds similar Bobby,i shall live with it a while and see what develops.As i said it only lasts a few seconds then all is as should be. Keith,i have only owned boat since July,she had 220 hrs then ,now up to 280 ish.Iwondered about lack of use actually as i own old cars and motorcycles which are much better if used regulary. Thanks for advice all. Regards, Ian.

Boat is 5 years old Keith,have service records showing serviced every year including oil changes.. Ian

thanks, ian

Long story but my plate kind of got lost,i see you can buy replacement ones at chandlers.I cant remember if the information was stamped,etched or hand written onto the plate? regards, Ian

Only forward motion,and as i say for just a few seconds and has no actual effect on prop drive just a noise. Ian

Red button valve at top on mine which given a slight turn lets a little pressure release sound then? Ian

Thanks Alex..weed hatch suggestion is interesting,its a strange sound as tho water is struggling to flow correctly then it sort of all comes together and quietens down to a nice sort of quiet wooshing sound. Ian

Can someone explain please? pressure relief valve? Ian

Thats worth a shot,ty i will. Ian

It is noisey for 30 secs or so even when i up the revs ....

yes but thanks for suggestion. Ian

Hello, My 45 foot nb has a prm box attached to a beta engine,it runs beautifully and has only done 270 hours.Problem is,if it is aproblem is a kind of knocking noise on initial movement but only for about 30 seconds..doesnt happen if engine box isnt engaged,and also happens when engine is warm after say a short 30 minute stop...any ideas please? Ian