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  3. Petrol v LPG converted generator

    in Boat Equipment

    Posted

    Hi all,

     

    I have a Hyundai 3kw petrol generator and after the Crick show, I am seriously thinking of getting a conversion kit to LPG.

     

    Does anyone have any knowledge, pros or cons against conversion. I realise the first pro is no more petrol storage on the boat and the need for looking for a petrol station to fill up. I have been quoted around £200 for the conversion kit which I think is pretty reasonable which will include all pipes, regulator and gas controller.

     

    Any comments please.

     

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  6. Police boarding your boat - is this allowed?

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Hi all, I would just like to add my 5 pennyworth to this discussion.

    Police have the right to enter ANY property as long as they have GROUNDS to believe that there is evidence or actual physical proof that a crime has been committed.

    They can do this without a warrant as the badge they have in their possession is a warrant.

    They would also should be able to realise that storming down a door of a flat or house is different to knocking on a boat's side to allow the occupants to answer and respond. A missing person is somewhat different to a (what shall we call it) terrorist or armed robber.

    I agree with the OP, the police should have handled this in a "friendly" manner rather than wobbling the boat. If I had that wobbling in the night when it was dark, I would have taken preventive measures to secure my safety, and probably been nicked!!!!

  8. Coconuts

    in General Boating

    Posted

    I quite agree Sabcat and I have nothing against people adhering to their own beliefs and acting accordingly. AS long as is does not break the British law. If I was in the Middle East and consumed alcohol or had sex on the beach, that would be unlawful according to their law and I would be prosecuted and sentenced according to their law. This I accept.

     

    So it should be over here. If it's against our law then you're nicked. Simple as that.

     

    Don't want this to become a racist thing, as I'm not a racist person just a realist.

  9. Coconuts

    in General Boating

    Posted

    I don't mind ash thrown in the canal, I quite like the idea that my remains will float (or sink) for eternity in the place I enjoy. Coconuts will float about and maybe clank against your prop for a short instance and cause no damage. BUT clothing of any sort is a pain to boat users and is an offence as fly tipping. If the people can be identified then they should be prosecuted under British law. They are in Britain now and not in their part of the world with their beliefs and customs.

  15. Cooking on a Boatman stove ?

    in Living Afloat

    Posted

    Lit my fire for the first time today. I fancied curry and rice and wanted to experiment. 6" saucepan, tin curry and a packet of Uncle Bens rice. Within 10 minutes everything was going great. Going to save myself on this winters gas as well. Oh, and yes they are called trivets.

  18. Fuel Cap Locks

    in Boat Equipment

    Posted

    I've just had a blinding idea, but don't tell anyone eh. As has been mentioned the scroats that go out looking to nick fuel will carry bolt croppers, hammers and all that stuff. Will they carry a 14" or an 18" stillson wrench? I don't think so. So do up your cap with a stillson as tight as possible. There is no way that the scroat will undo it. Don't loose your wrench though.

  20. Winter Moorings Reminder

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Are there any "winter moorings" available with electric hookup? This is a serious question and not a dig at anything. I like to be in a marina or a bankside mooring with electric and water for the winter as I've only had the boat 3 years and do like a bit of comfort over the winter months. That's of course if we get any this year.

  21. Elsan point abuse

    in General Boating

    Posted · Edited by Daiboy

    If it was in a boatyard, marina or somewhere where you could see a manager or worker, I would report it to them. Anywhere else which is not "manned", dump your stuff and get away very quickly, Oh and maybe hose down a little and make sure you leave no fingerprints in the crap over the tiles !!

     

    Edit to add: I have a pumpout Head down now and get my coat !

  25. Have you ever fallen into the canal?

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Not in the cut but in the Thames. Moving boat, let the stern rope go before I was in control and the boat said bye, bye so I took a leap of faith and missed. Straight in the river complete with phone, fags and wallet. Managed to grab the stern rope and eventually hauled myself back on board whilst the current took me downstream.

     

    I'll probably fall in the cut tomorrow for posting this!!!

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