Jigsawged

After you did that magnificent repair on my 3 section prop shaft last year Richard, you recommended that I use really thick grease. I was going to buy some from the diesel seller at Wheaton Aston but they only had a tub about as big as 3 x1L paint cans...far too much for my needs but only about £9:50. My local engineering supplies company advised "Water pump grease" I was able to buy a standard sized tube for about 4 pounds and that is what I now use.

Thanks to all of you for the very helpful advice. My friend is very grateful. Particular thanks to David Mack for the Pennine Waterways link.

Can anyone please advise on the following: What is the maximum length of narrowboat for getting across to Castleford via either the Huddersfield or the Rochdale? The Canalplanner website says 57'6" or get another boat. Nicholsons talks about 57'6" but then says in brackets (or 60' narrowboat). One of the restricted points is in Wakefield; which just about clobbers everything. This from a friend with a 60ft Narrowboat. Thanks

Absolutely right. Isn't it so easy to just have a pop (and often from a position of ignorance, not being in possession of all the facts) Have a Greenie.

I have been experiencing a very similar problem with a 30 PSI Shurflo pump that has been fitted firstly in my daughter's boat (now replaced) and latterly in my own boat. After checking very thoroughly for leaks, then changing the PRV, I concluded that the pump was building up too much pressure, thus opening the PRV. Changed the pump for an identical spare that I keep, problem solved. I now intend to service or replace the pressure switch on the faulty pump and hopefully then have a good spare. Good luck with yours.

Try ebay, never know your luck, you may get one cheaper.

Well said Mike ....here here

And what's wrong with that? Actually, that's really handy. I'm going to a birthday bash themed on the sixties. I imagine most blokes will turn up wearing a bandana, flowery shirt and John Lennon glasses - a look I will most definitely avoid; now wher can I get one of those jackets, Next perhaps? I think I've still got some flares in my wardrobe!

Wouldn't you look miserable if you had to wear c*ap like that? What on earth makes the "designers" think any sane person would give it house room. What are they teaching in the Design schools and colleges these days? Probably asking a fortune for it as well. Cor Blimey!

I know some Kiwi's who regularly house swap (almost annually). They have in the past swapped with my son (3 months) and on another occasion have been able to borrow a boat from us although we were unable to visit NZ. It always works out well for them but they do have the advantage of seeing/arranging a boat one season in readiness for the next. To my mind you are thinking along the right lines but do try to ensure that you manage to swap with a boat that has the kind of facilities that you will need if you plan to do something like a 3 month cruise. Get lots of info re the fit out and many pictures. The chances are that if you do settle on a particular boat, it may be known to a forum member and you could perhaps get into a dialogue and PM that person for more specific info. Good luck.

When I was there during the summer, the lockies said no one was in a hurry to move it as it had become something of a tourist attraction! Perhaps they are waiting for the next big flood...judging by the present weather conditions, they may not have long to wait.

I agree that the question on "Daily Spend" was too restrictive; the Macclesfield got my vote for dredging and I am glad that I allowed 30 minutes for completion. I completed it in the vain hope that it might do some good, overriding my first reaction to ignore it. Time will tell.

Wot 'e said! (Love his avatar). Happy Christmas everyone!

Why is it that so many people dash out and stock up as if to survive a nuclear winter when the stores are only closed for a day or two? You would think that bread, milk and other essentials are being discontinued! Furthermore, there's no denying that loads of food will be thrown out a couple days later - it makes no sense to me.

There were so many! Setting out on our first really big cruise (18 weeks) after years of being restricted to just a few weeks. Experiencing the many places and waterways that we had the pleasure to visit during our 750 mile cruise. Meeting up with and joining the Cotswolds Canal Cruising Club, a wonderful group of people, but the high point has to be cruising Jigsaw under Tower Bridge on Wednesday 24th July 2013. That for me was awesome!

Excellent, well done! I too was taken by the very picturesque moon tonight, tried to capture it on my phone (camera battery dead). Couldn't get a decent result. Yours really is a cracker.

Wholeheartedly agree. I found myself in danger of being mown down a couple of times this summer. My hearing is not as acute as it was but I can still hear a bell or a horn! The majority of speeding bikers that I saw had no warning apparatus and they are so fast it's almost impossible to remonstrate. Obstacles seem to be the only way to deal with this problem. I can't condone setting traps across the towpath though.