canalcruiser

No he doesn't mean Trinity or Springwood Haven. He means The Barge. Small marina adjacent to bridge 21 on the Ashby. Facilities are, as well as mooring, there is water, electricity and cassette empty point. No Diesel or pump out. Owners phone no is 07931378574 Chris

Is this the result of Phylis speeding again Chris

Some years ago I brought a sheet of this from Edens in Coventry. Try www.edens.co.uk Chris

Just noticed in the local paper that Barry Hawkins Boatbuilders has called a meeting of creditors. Lets hope that no boaters have been hit. Chris

Hi there, we have this genny and use it to run a Candy Front Loader. Not sure of model but Aqua 1000 comes to mind. The washer runs quite satisfactorily. Chris

The latest reincarnation of Tony Gallimore is at the Boot Wharf on the Coventry Canal in Nuneaton. There is a wide beam shell on the hard there. Whether it be for sale or not I have no idea. They currently trade as :- Starline Boats 024 7634 4766 Chris

Most narrowboats have a fuel tank that holds about 50 gallons, or 227 litre. On November 1st my fuel tank will be full. This fuel is for Propulsion. I usually use about 6 litre of fuel per day When cruising I usually travel for about 5 hours per day. 4 hours of this is for battery recharge/hot water. This gives an 80/20 split. 20% of 6 litre is 1.2 litre. My 227 litre of reserve fuel will allow me to cruise for 189 days. This increases as each day on board but not cruising uses non of my propulsion fuel. So for at least 189 days cruising I can legitimately purchase fuel at 100% rebate price as I am only using up my previously purchased supply. It is only after this time that I will have to start purchasing propulsion fuel. Cotswaldman in his first message on this thread stated that the man from HMRC explained how they see the system will work. Reading between the lines they do not want to have to be dealing with this tax. As long as boaters are seen to be acting in a responsible manner then their problem has gone away. Chris

Thanks for that Oliver but Tacho works ok, it is only the hours meter that doesn't. I have obtained an hours meter but just need to know which wire controls it. I will try the black/blue that comes from the W terminal on the Alternator if no further advice is obtained. Chris

I have a Beta 38 Engine with standard control panel. On the back of the Tacho there are 5 wires. 2 of these are white, which I assume to be for illumination. Can anyone please tell me which of the other 3 control the hours meter which has stopped working and I wish to connect another meter . Chris

Has anyone used a mains powered Low Wattage Microwave Oven. I have found a 550 watt model and before purchase wondered if anyone has used similar. Chris

We used to have a Liverpool Sailaway and I obtained a Narrow Stile Mortise Lock from a Local Locksmith. It certainly made access from the front a whole lot easier. Chris

The answer also suggests a 'pipe stat' near the back boiler so that when the water in the tank reaches a high temperature it will turn on the pump so alleviating the problem. A good idea I think. Having recently fitted a Pipe Thermostat on my central heating system I agree that it does control the running of the circulating pump. The pump only runs when the water temperature is above that set on the themostat. When the temperature falls the pump stops. Thus conserving battery life as the pump only runs when needed Chris

I've tried some putty type substance too and this wasnt that good. I'm going to try silicone next ! Caravan accessory shops sell a Mastic strip with a paper backing on a roll. On our last boat I used this to seal behind all windows, mushrooms and an Houdini hatch with excelent results, no signs of a leak. Chris