Felshampo
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Isn't it all down to personel taste? I don't like any trace of "roses and castles". Too twee for me. But also think the proliferation of cheap American oak is a bit too clinical. We are looking for something thats made out of recycled wood! Also must be practical, new boats look clinical because they have very little clutter in them. Once you move in it soon gets boaty.
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Interesting use of Ken Burns, nearly fell off the chair!
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The Nicholson's guides have changed a lot over the years, the biggest improvement being the introduction of OS maps with north at the top of the page.
I am thinking of buying some of the guides and note there are a lot of 2nd hand copies out there. Would there be a great deal of difference between the 2003, 2006, 2009 and 20012 editions. Or is it worth paying for the new editions when they come out.
Jon
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Thanks, that gives me some understanding now. As a rule of thumb, about what distance is there between transmitters?
Try: wwwukfree.tv/maps.php
Jon
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TV stations are transmitted in groups known as multiplexes or mux for short. Each one on a different frequency and referred to by numbers. We are half way between two transmeitters here and on one the bbc 1 mux is at 42 on the other it is 55. Some of the mux are stronger signal than others from different transmitters. This means when you move from one area to another you could lose some stations but gain some others.
Jon
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Yes it is.....but all you will see is a blue line as all the details are for the roads. Also it is virtually impossible to use one outside as the screen is not bright enough.
I use a Satmap, mainly for walking, and that is very good but a little small for on a boat.
There was a software package being demonstrated at Crick this week with all the canal info on it that looked very good but it wouls still suffer from the problem of reading it on an ipad in the open
Remember phone maps only work if you have a signal.
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When I sat in a tractor all day I used to get motion after images in bed! It seemed like it was moving as soon as I shut my eyes. Very strange.
Jon
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On the whole I enjoyed my first boat show but I do think that the companies showing the boats need to have better system as no one acknowledged we were there waiting for about 10 mins. If I was looking to buy a boat I would not have been impressed.
A lot seem to have had sense of humour failures by sunday, one in patticular was very rude when i asked about her portholes! I think they just get tired of the wheel kickers. Having said that some of them were very happy to show you around thier boats and answer questions.
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I agree that most people think they are doing 4mph but are probably closer to 3. People walking in a group and chatting are probably closer to 2
Naismith's rule, ( used by walkers since 1892! ) has walking speed as 3.1 miles an hour.
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Now that's just silly.
Tim
Pot, kettle, black.
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I was told Father Christmas wasn't real.
You can't be serious- where's my lumphammer?
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Lots of boats at Crick had the "please pass on tickover" signs on them. But none had the " we'vd moored properly - go as fast as you like!" signs.
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First visit to the boat show today. Parked by bridge 15 and had a nice walk along the towpath to the show. Rained on and off all day but still enjoyed the show. Had a good look around several boats and learned a lot from all but one of the guides who were very friendly and helpful.
Felt a bit sorry for the stall holders who looked very underwhelmed at the lack of customers in the rain. I think they had a better day yesterday.
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I did the Leeds Liverpool canal marathon a few years ago in a kayak and going through the tunnels was one of the scariest things I have ever done. Obviously there were no boats allowed during the race.In which case, a couple of hundred canoeists are contravening by-laws(?) as well as putting themselves stupidly at risk.
I feel for the poor so-and-so in a narrowboat who mows one down, then has to live with the memory ever after.
I'm not the slightest bit arsed about the idiot canoeist, though.
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Also happens a lot on the sand bank in the middle of the Solent. Too many yachties think they're in a caravan not a boat and just point it at the IOW.
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I use a coal fire at home. I have a pile of logs once a year and bags of coal in the shed. It is nice once it is lit but it takes a lot of effort. I don't fancy the idea of having a roof full of wood and coal dust everywhere in the boat, when I get one. The convenience of a diesel fired stove appeals but they must have thier downside, otherwise they would be more common.
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Is there a thread discussing the pros and cons of using a diesel stove instead of a solid fuel one? I did a search but couldn't find one.
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Its a wood mouse
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Was on one ship with twin Sulzers driving single shaft through big magnetic clutches. Great for manouverng. One engine running ahead one running astern and just use clutch to turn prop kne way or the other.
Less stress than Doxford where you had to stop engine and re start running astern or ahead. Soon ran out of air if the duty engineer cocked up too many starts!
P. S the ship with the twin Sulozers was Jelunga!
Useful advice for us "New to Boating " types.
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I am intrigued about the idea of a lab test of the oil.
If it was changed recently and the engine then run for a few hours would the analysis show up engine faults?
I suppose blow-by could be proved and maybe bits of metal in suspension but can it really show if an engine had been cared for?
Apparently so!
"It doesn't cost much to have the oil tested, so If I was looking at a boat with no history, or not much history, I'd have the oil analysed and assume the worst if the results were negative. Neil2"
"The first boat I bought had an oil analysis done as part of the survey. It revealed that the wrong type of oil had been used at the last service, but seemingly had done no harm in the short time it had been in there. Catweasel"
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In a similar thread ( http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=66303 ) the consensus was that engine hours were hard to relate to engine wear if the maintenance schedule was not known. It was advocated that testing the oil was then only way to judge the state of an engine. But how many people get that checked before they buy a narrowboat?
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My advice is to take your time. It is a steep learning curve and there are no short cuts. Yes you could buy the first boat you see, and some people do. But... If you want to live on the boat then you will need to know all about the technical stuff to survive. You can get a lot of good advice from people on this forum about every aspect of boating. However it will be you who will be left holding the tiller so buy a few books, see a lot of boats and then you will be able to decide for yourself.
Jon
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Ours is 70', BMC 1.8, unpopular centre galley layout, 4+2+2+2
Richard
Hey, as long as it suits you then what does it matter if it is popular or not. The jist of the article was that when it comes to buying or selling some layouts are more popular than others
Jon
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You are best of buying a boat that suits you,as has already been said. Don't get bogged down with "he said, she said, they said" Look at plenty of boats, weigh up the pros and cons from your point of view and take it from there.
Here we often have robust discussions as to what is the perfect boat,,,,,,, we all own the perfect boat, end of.
Phil
Thanks for that. I am not actually looking at buying a boat. Just wanted to know what it means.
Jon
10 reason's I'm a fool for considering having my boat built new...
in New to Boating?
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I must admit after going to Crick and seeing a few bespoke boats I have to agree with many of the comments here. Some of the ideas on them may have suited the buyers but seemed totally impractical to us. I started to make a list of " good ideas" when I started looking at boats about 18 months ago and that list has since changed beyond recognition. Many of them are only cosmetic but some , like stove type, are more fundamental and we still don't agree which sort we want. I am moving towards buying a half decent "cheap" boat and finding out first hand what really matters before even contemplating a new boat - however if I win the lottery I will be knocking on Fernwoods doors the next day!