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Excellent. Thanks

Thank you all for your recommendations. Compton lock would appear to be the consensus.

Picking a hire boat up from Autherley junction on Saturday afternoon in 10 days. Intend to go south down Staffs and Worcs. Where would be a good safe spot to moor no more than 2 hours south of Autherley or am I better to stay at Napton Narrowboats base on Saturday night and start on Sunday?

Did you get there yesterday to ask in person? Just interested to know as we hope to go through the Bratch in 10 days time

I have just received the following message from CRT:- Thank you for contacting us about the stoppage at Lock 23,24,25 the Bratch, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. I just checked with the project team and they confirmed that the navigation will open on Friday 18th March as scheduled.

We had two Narrowboats in Aynho weir lock. Ours was 62 feet, the other was around 45.

With current Covid, does anyone know the current opening times for the Watford Flight - specifically the last week in September. Many thanks

Hi robtheplod. Have been through Blisworth a couple of times and not encountered any problems on the sides. You will need something waterproof on though especially near the north end.

Thanks Nick and Arthur. Appreciated.

My wife wants to visit the Emma Bridgewater factory in Hanley. We will be going up the Caldon canal in May. Can anyone suggest safe moorings around the Hanley area as have heard Hanley Park may not be a good place to overnight. What is is like during the day?

Does anyone know how to change the bulb on this fridge? Cannot see a way to release the plastic cover. Only have scanty manual which makes no reference to same.

I have a trad stern narrowboat. All the engine boards and flooring is varnished, but is starting to look tired. I intend to sand down back to bare wood and re varnish. The question is 'which varnish?' The varnish has to withstand footfall and the elements as with rear doors & hatch open it is subject to sun and rain. I know I want gloss. Midland Chandlers seems to exclusively sell International. I have seen others recommend Ronseal, Rustins and Le Tonikois. I don't mind paying extra to get a good product that will last - but if I am paying extra I would like the confidence that I have made an informed choice. Grateful for peoples thoughts and recommendation. Thanks

Can someone confirm the max size boat which can use the winding hole just north of bridge 59 on South Stratford at Wilmcote. Many years ago it was 50 foot max. No notation on Nicholson. Trying to avoid the last 16 locks down to Stratford. Many thanks ( I am 62 feet)

Hi magnetman As MoominPapa says there are several on eBay. I have not chosen which one yet. Having read everyone's replies I think I will go ahead after the pump. Thanks to all who contributed Hi magnetman As MoominPapa says there are several on eBay. I have not chosen which one yet. Having read everyone's replies I think I will go ahead after the pump. Thanks to all who contributed

I am thinking of buying a £20 water flow meter off ebay to measure litres of water used. Anyone done it? Is it best to install between tank and pump or after pump - or does it not make any difference. Are there any reasons why I should not install one? Reason for doing it is because when I have my daughters on board, I am never sure how much water is left in the tank and running out would put me in a bad place. Thanks