frangar

My daily driver is a 40 year old series 3....I’ve owned it for 29 years....not many Japanese motors around of that age......mainly cos they have built in obsolescence

Lister had a large woodwork shop.....they made a surprising number of the litter bins that were popular with local councils in the 1960's http://www.dursleyglos.org.uk/html/dursley/industry/listers/products/lister_monmouth_litter_basket_c1974.htm As well as items such as fire screens and park benches

If you end up needing gears or shafts making I can thoroughly reccomend Llewelins gears in Bristol. They did a top job on overhauling my Lister G3 reversing & reduction boxes my JP. The MD is quite passionate about vintage equipment... http://www.llewellins.co.uk/traction-engines/

I have to say i don’t get this mooring halfway up a flight thing...I know the pubs there but it’s still a short pound.

I can think of other words to describe them....

I rarely block anyone anywhere but the way the chap who posts “the floater” spam all over the Facebook boating groups meant he was the possibly first person I ever blocked. Total drivel....and if you criticised his viewpoint he wasn’t happy!

Perhaps you would do well to heed the advice of those that have actually done it? I personally have lived aboard for 20 plus years...and seen many in the situation as you are come & go....it can be an expensive mistake.....but you know better so go ahead....let us know the boat name so we watch out for it being for sale in six months or so.....

This has to be a wind up......

You are far from the only one thinking that!!!

If you don’t know what the K & A refers to and think that 2 hours is good prep for living aboard I think you may be in for more of a shock than just being dizzy....may I suggest hiring a Boat for a couple of weeks to see all the other things that living afloat involves?

There are bits of one listed on eBay....if you look in the item description he has other parts available too. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LISTER-BLACKSTONE-FR-JP-HR-HA-3-1-REDUCTION-GEARBOX-HOUSING-X87-17011-/362115857571 No connection etc...just popped up on my saved searches Gareth.

Heaven forbid this might get back on topic..... rather depends if they are new or used and genuine old stock or Indian copies....some of which are just about passable but a lot are really poor. If genuine new “old” stock then possibly well north of £100 each. Anything else is a bit of a gamble so only as much as you want to lose! Bear in mind it’s not a 5 min job to swap them so I think it’s worth paying for good parts.

Don’t suppose you have any laying about??

I’ve looked at the Epping on the brenmarl site and they do seem to be a different shape. I might get in touch to check dimensions. Annoyingly the picture for stove spares on the arleigh site...the head office of Midland Chandlers..shows just the part....but it’s not listed!! https://www.arleigh.co.uk/store/category/midland chandlers/heating/solid fuel.aspx

There is a uk address on the website. Just seems like they have a lot of stock which I doubt they have on the shelves! PayPal would be my choice tho. I’ve emailed them about delivery so will see what day. I’ve done a companies house check.....they can’t hold a lot of stock given the financial reports....or they have a very good accountant!

Im after a classic range smoke box like this.... They are also fitted to the new Tomlow ranges...Ive emailed Brinklow to see if they can supply as a spare part.....Ive also found them on the website of budgetchandrey.co..uk but for some reason their site doesnt inspire confidence. http://www.budgetchandlery.com/classic-smoke-box-excluding-butterfly-3829-p.asp If anyone knows of any other suppliers Id be most grateful.....or if someone has one lying around.......

Indeed. Much better would achieved by population control but I doubt that makes as good a news story.

Well said....Couldn't agree more!! I'm finding that hire boaters are in general more willing to listen than someone on a £100k+ boat with washers where they really shouldn't be! Still I hope there's a few of us who respect the traditions and are always willing to learn from those with more knowledge. As one ex working boater said to me "If you haven't leant something new every trip then it's a wasted one"

I'm afraid so. I've been subjected to much arm waving and glaring this year....even more so when I had a broken down motor on cross straps behind me. Mind you I was quite impressed how far onto the mud one boat managed to get....he wasn't a happy bunny at all!

It sadly does seem that warning others of a following boat is a dying art...along with passing a boat travelling in the opposite direction....it seems some people wouldn't be happy unless there is at least 6ft between passing boats.

Indeed...... they sent this email out at same time....arse & elbow spring to mind!!! Notice Alert Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) Starts At: Lock 36 - Gees Lock Ends At: Lock 35 - Whetstone Lane Lock Monday 18 September 2017 until Tuesday 26 September 2017 23:59 Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Water resources Update on 21/09/2017: We are experiencing regular problems at this moment with the water levels and we ask boaters to proceed with caution. Our water control team are on site every day to monitor the levels as best they can. Update on 19/09/2017: Water levels have started to come back up and this section is currently navigable again. However, we are experiencing regular problems at this moment with the water levels and we ask boaters to proceed with caution. Our water control team are on site every day to monitor the levels as best they can. Update on 19/09/2017: We are currently experiencing low water levels between Gees Lock and Whetstone Lock, which means this section is temporarily unnavigable for our customers. Our Water Control Team are on site, and are working to get the water levels back to normal as quickly as possible. We aim to have this section navigable by the end of today. Original message: We are currently experiencing low water levels between Gees Lock and Whetstone Lock, which means this section is temporarily unnavigable for our customers. Our Water Control Team are on site, and are working to get the water levels back to normal as quickly as possible. We aim to have this section navigable by the end of today. You can view this notice and its map online here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/11577/between-gees-lock-and-whetstone-lock

Just got this email.....not much notice if you are on your way! Notice Alert Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) Starts At: Lock 30 - Kilby Lock Ends At: Lock 38 - Kings Lock Wednesday 27 September 2017 15:00 until further notice Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Water resources Original message: Following a prolonged period of dry weather over last autumn, winter and spring, some of the reservoir holdings that supply the Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal are lower than we would normally expect at this time of year. Some of the reservoirs, which did not fully refill last winter and have not responded significantly to the recent rainfall, are close to reaching their minimum levels. As a consequence we are temporarily, and reluctantly, closing the canal between Kilby Lock 30 and Kings Lock 38 from 3pm on Wednesday 27 September. By closing this section of canal now we will give the reservoirs a longer period to refill over the winter ready for next year’s boating. We can’t at this stage give any details on how long the closure may last but we will keep you updated as the situation progresses. You can view this notice and its map online here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/11598/kilby-lock-to-kings-lock-

If the weather was good...warm & dry....it should be left a good 7 days after the final coat before it was filled...longer if the weather was cool etc.

How long did you let it dry before any water was put in? And was there half decent ventilation when it was drying?

Glad you found it. Sure it had a lock when I first discovered it. ''Tis a bit of a bizzare location!!