Naughty Cal

Does that not rather depend on how the OP intends to cruise?

No.

Thanks to this post I need a new keyboard.

Notice Alert River Ouse Starts At: Barmby Tidal Barrage Ends At: Barmby Tidal Barrage Monday 4 January 2016 08:00 until Thursday 31 March 2016 18:00 Type: Navigation Restriction Reason: Maintenance Original message: The Environment Agency have advised us of the following: Water Resources Act 1991 (as amended by the Water Act 2003) - Barmby Tidal Order. Notice is herby given that the Navigation Lock at Barmby Barrage will be closed between the dates of January 4th 2016 until March 31st 2016. There will be no access for Navigation from the Tidal River Ouse into the River Derwent for this period. The closure will allow for essential maintenance on the Navigation Lock and ensure the long term serviceability of the Structure and its components. The Navigation Lock closure will not affect the operation of the sluices and the River Derwent level will continue to be controlled in accordance with the Act. Licensed abstractors on the affected river reach have been notified. Any person who wishes to make representation about the proposal can do so in writing to: Environment Agency Bradmarsh Business Park PO Box 544 Rotherham South Yorkshire S601BY Email: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk For any further information please contact the Environment Agency.

Blimey. That's high! Highest we have ever seen ours has been about 80%.

Absolutely. We have a great years cruising lined up for next year. Can't wait.

She needs the engine to charge the batteries. Without the batteries she won't have very good living conditions at all. Sorting the engine is a priority!

Ask at the marina if someone can have a look at your belt whilst you are having the toilet tank pumped out. Could just be that the alternator belt needs tightening up a bit or replacing. Not a big job. Unless the alternator belt is tightened up right your new starter battery and domestic batteries won't be getting a proper charge.

We were on the coast, no navigation authority involved

Can't you just refurbish the raw water pump so that it doesn't leak? The kit for our raw water pump is only £80 and includes new shaft, bearings and seals.

We had a cracking week in Norfolk in May. Hoods off for most of it. A couple of good weeks on the Fens. I wouldn't call it a bad year so far. We have used the boat every weekend so far. I wouldn't believe all of the doom and gloom you hear on here. In reality it isn't like that at all. Just go out and enjoy boating and being on the water.

When you are not blessed with acres of space to mount things and they have to be visible then I like them to look in keeping with the rest of interior.

Crap weather? It's not been that bad this year!

Notice Alert Selby Canal Starts At: Selby Lock (Lock 1) Ends At: Selby Lock (Lock 1) Thursday 5 November 2015 15:00 until further notice Type: Navigation Closure Reason: Repair Original message: Due to a fault on the lower gates, the lock is currently inoperable. We will issue an update tomorrow afternoon You can view this notice and its map online here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notice/5495/selby-lock You can find all notices at the url below: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

I like things that work and look nice. The two don't have to be mutually exclusive. Available here: http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/dual-watch-gas-detector.html

Found the list of tugs. http://www.humber.com/Estuary_Information/Navigating_the_Estuary/Towage_and_Tugs/ Also Little Shuva on there

Sure there are a pair of smaller tugs in the area called Pushit and Shuvit as well.

Nice video.

Keeping the bilges dry also eliminates a source of condensation in the boat.

Clearly they were not or you wouldn't have been put on a short licence for overstaying. Which just goes to show the importance of having clear communication in writing, be that by email or letter, rather then relying on word of mouth. It sounds like you are set to have a tricky period ahead with CRT. Do you know anyone who might be able to lend you a mooring for a short while? ETA: If you let people know what area you are in perhaps someone could suggest a mooring for you.

A logical explanation.