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No let’s not make up random numbers like 50% because that is very unfair. Let’s stick with the rate of inflation. We ought to do everything to keep the license low and affordable to all. on your last point, no it’s not going to save the system on its own but it helps of course the sum is going to be tiny if no one is putting in, but if those who keep banging on how the license is so cheap and want to pay more could begin by getting their cheque books out it’d help. CRT long ago realised boating licenses alone will never keep the system going They have to find the money from elsewhere too, and seem pretty good at it. They’re just shyte at managing the money.

I guess if I’d spent 200k on a boat, built to a ridiculous high spec, only to crawl at 2mph along a ditch, I might be upset to find I had to actually work a lock myself! I don’t reckon a license should be set according to the wealth of a boater or the value of a boat as others have suggested. I like the fact that the canals are an equal playing field. We all pay the same according to length (and now width) and have access to the same amenities. It’s a fair system. If anyone thinks they’re not paying enough for their license fee then set up an annual/monthly donation to CRT. if the friends programme is still running, 100% of any donation is ear marked for the canals and usually gets used to match funds from elsewhere. So get your cheque book out and donate your extra grand.

These are the two options I’ve been looking at. Expensive.

I used to do similar and would notify them each time I took on a mooring, and again when I moved off it. But I’d be taking the boat out several times during that period of having a mooring and usually to the same pub, so I was just covering myself. I don’t think it’s much bother in the way of extra admin. Just a quick phone call and they alter the notes there and then.

Very jealous. Christmas on the boat is the best. Not been able to do it for a few years now. A morning cruise to the pub for a Christmas pint is ace.

I don’t tend to tie up if I can see a boat close to leaving a lock, I kind of loiter and float about ready to cross paths as they leave. Is that bad practice ?

But they hadn’t sussed that this time of year a 48hr becomes 14 day ? And they could get about 20 days there?

Are the contractors your contractors ? Or are they CRT contractors working nearby offering help?

The stoppage is to fix the bottom gates of lock 16 plus some masonry repairs, and suggests winding above the lock. So dunno why they have a red line to the bridge? Like you I find that a bit confusing. If you’re heading that way and want confirmation that you can either turn on or off the Upper Peak, or wind, then best give them a ring.

A bow thruster is just an additional thing to go wrong and maintain at an additional expense. Another weed hatch to go down. Probably more hassle than learning to steer.

I have a large plastic water tank which I know has trapped water beneath it. And yes it’s going to be a nightmare to remove. It’s a job I was going to do this week but sod it it can wait til the summer. But I like my plastic tank with no rust and if some thought for it’s removal had been applied when installing it then it’d be perfect for me. When careful I can last the best part of a month before needing to refill. The tank sits on woodchip(?) which sits on layers of roofing felt, a great way to collect/trap water. What an idea that was 😕.

Whilst you have access to the base, is it worth checking how the water drains through? Are there enough clean limber holes, and in the correct place? I’ve been cleaning out the bilge in the bow of my boat. I can see where water collects and I’m considering cutting some further limber holes to better guide any water to a low point where I can remove it.

enigmatic, How far you got? did you end up going down to Manchester single handed?

They’ll be wearing their best pyjamas

Take some drugs and go sex house Be sure to wear your best pyjamas

Including the sex house?

It is sad. But she’s up to £7000 on her fundraising. 👍

It was a question to Blackrose A silly question.

What’s you opinion of epoxy on a wooden boat (from new) ?

It’s fame reaches as far as Cornwall.

Dmr, do they still have the sex parties over the road at Warland? A friend of mine’s daughter was given a cleaning job there, and walked out when she turned up for work.

Great video. Play some Sabbath and I’ll watch more of them. The side of a boat must be pretty straight forward, what’s the most complex/challenging job you’ve done and have you a video of that?