peterboat

Used mine tonight excellent item, wouldn't be without it. Mine is an AF100UK and the batteries and inverter handle it fine

True, I went flat out down a section that is piled both sides, it goes straight as a die, 1200 rpm which 4mph it wanders 6 mph it diesnt, so bigger rudder it is to sort it out. It has a 1 meter draft with a keel but they dont help at low speeds

I actually thought about that, but in reality it's just the instability in a straight line that's the issue. Its well documented for the boat that they set them up for low drag speed

I hope it is worth it, I have also the extend the rudder, its designed for low drag speed not 4 mph canals, going on a straight line can be difficult! However at flat out speeds its straight as a die

I have yet go decide on a fridge freezer for the new boat, I am tempted to just move my 12 volts one across, but we will see nearer the time

We tried out the boat last weekend, it worked well but was uncomfortable with the fixed seating. Also the bathroom doesn't have a shower and is very dated. So yesterday I removed the bathroom and part of a wall to make it 1300mm square, I will install a shower tray but make the whole floor waterproof. The sea toilet is removed and will be planted over. Some wiring needs sorting in there as it's to thin. I am removing a small porthole and fitting a 12 volts extractor fan. Also some more insulation will be installed as its 1 inch polystyrene currently! The walls will be wall board the plastic stuff, its 2 layers so provides some insulation. The toilet will be a composting one again as mine has been extremely successful in the big boat. She also passed BSS on Wednesday and will be getting pulled out on Thursday next week for hull painting etc and survey. I also bought 3 x 410 watt solar panels from City plumbing 60 squids each, so the windscreen will be removed and they will be fitted on the wheelhouse roof after its painted of course. I have also opened up the water tank to check it out, its actually in good condition. I have ordered paint and will be sorting it out this week. The boat also is due out on Thursday for hull painting and a survey so things are moving on. I think this brings us up to date? I have a video of us cruising but cant post it which is a shame