June

Thanks BSP ? Good to hear from you too...its been a while x hope you are well ?

You misunderstood me- no one on here- Im talking of conversations Ive had with people. That is why Ive asked on here for help

I dont really understand fully- but its something to do with how gas ‘sinks’ so if a ‘leak’ should occur it would not reach the ventilation points on a boat. LPG convertible cookers dont all meet the safety requirements on a boat.... that said... some people are saying ‘poppycock’ and others say no worries! If someone has fitted one already and passed all tests...that would give me more confidence when buying ? Many thanks- thats great...will have a look ?

Brilliant! Thank you- just the info Im after. Will have a look. Many thanks ?

Yes...that is another concern isnt it. There was one cooker with battery ignition...simple- Im not really bothered about oven lights...digital displays etc but theyre so few and far between. This might sound a really stupid question- but do these cookers really need to be plugged in? Dont really need the electric gizmos?

Its PSW ?

Also- yes..I understand about it being fixed/secured. And the location of the cooker in the galley isnt a concern. Its the lpg compatibility that Ive had the scary stories about. Apparently some are ok for boats and some are not. Some will pass the boat safety examination and some will not ?‍♀️. Thanks for the advise..much appreciated ? Thanks for the link- will have a look ?

Thanks- Ive had the necessary supply piping fitted by a marine fitter but really I was hoping that someone out there may have already bought a similar cooker ...maybe even Converted a regular one and gone fwd to succesfully pass their boat safety... (the conflicting views are some lpg converts are ok on a boat and some are not but these specifications are not stated on the appliance websites.) ? The advert I posted is just one Ive been looking at- I would prefer to buy one that has been tried and tested ?

Thanks I have a 3.5kw inverter... which used to run my washing machine fine.

Hello all Ive just scrapped the Thetford cooker that was on the boat when I first bought it- with the intention of replacing it with a free standing LPG (or LPG converted) cooker. However- Im now hearing such conflicting views, Im now worried that my choice (when I make one), wont pass the necessary boat safety. If someone out there has already fitted such a cooker that has passed all boat safety requirements - I would appreciate some advise regarding ‘which cooker’ to aim for. Ive attached the advert for the cooker I quite like the look of. This will be a learning curve for me so please assume my knowledge in this area is minimal ? Thanks to all for your help Hotpoint HUG52K 50cm Black Double Oven LPG Gas Cooker

Hi Maggie welcome to the forum. Hi Jackie Welcome to the forum I too am looking towards living aboard and exploring the canal systems. This site is great for information and making new friends that will encourage and advise you.. moving you ever closer to realizing your dream I am planning very carefully so as not to make any expensive mistakes... I think patience is the key ... after all, we will be embarkiing upon a very steady and laid back lifestyle All the very best of luck

Hi I'm hoping to come on Saturday.... I'm not yet on the canal, (I'm at the planning stage) but have got to know a few people in the chatroom.... and now really looking fwd to actually meeting some of them and maybe get introduced to some more. I hope the weather is kind to you all :) June

Tree...... having had the pleasure of meeting you... I think you totally rock baby... yeah especially after reading this ur treeeeeemendous!!!

Thanks Paul... I might consider the out and back again as I don't want to be on a timer. Good thinking.

Hey Patty... you sound like your really enjoying yourself You will certainly keep fit working the locks.... I bet you're really looking fwd to getting going. Thanks for the update. I'm thinking of hiring a boat in the spring to settle my impatience may even be joining heads with someone else eager to get going. Kind of confidence building trip Your boat sounds bangarang!!! You must be soooo excited :) Can't wait to here more.. sorry for the delayed responce... only just seen your post P.S. I'm soooooo smiley.. I've had an error message saying I'm using too many emoticons...lol lol

When I get my boat... I'm having the name I want ... so will definitely be changing. I think anything bad that happens can be attached to a superstition of some kind. I'm not superstitious, so if something rubbish happens following any name change... then it would have happened whether I'd changed the name or not... in my thinking that is. If you are a superstitious person, then its gonna bother you like crazy methinks (knowing what some of my 'superstitious' friends are like ). Hope you find some peace in it all... whatever you decide Keeping up... thats a fab story :) luvvit.

Hi Patty...... thats great news how did you get on with the driving/steering courses? Please let me know how you get on if you find a good diesel engine course that you could recommend ... you will be up and running way before me by the sounds of things. You are not that far from me either... (I'm Staffs). This is all sooooo exciting

will do... and thanks :)

Hi Rebotco.... did it work??? Hello Julynian, Chop and Glenda... I think I've sussed how to reply thanks to 'Rebotco' I've cut and paste my reply and tried again..... I'm going for it... its not gonna happen overnight, I am going to really do my homework and also get some steering lessons on the go once the weather settles down. I've even got a got the name in my head that I'm going to have for my boat. I've been speaking to several people now... and most have said.... do it! I'm not feeling doubt any more... but very excited about making the decision. The initial financial outlay is going to be the delay... and I want to learn about maintenance too... so I will be on the lookout for some useful (user friendly) books to study. If I'm going to be on my own I don't want to be a useless 'female' .. I want to know as much as possible woop woop.... My only gripe now.. is that I've gotta try not to be so impatient thanks for the encouragement June

Hello Julynian, Chop and Glenda... I'm going for it... its not gonna happen overnight, I am going to really do my homework and also get some steering lessons on the go once the weather settles down. I've even got a got the name in my head that I'm going to have for my boat. I've been speaking to several people now... and most have said.... do it! I'm not feeling doubt any more... but very excited about making the decision. The initial financial outlay is going to be the delay... and I want to learn about maintenance too... so I will be on the lookout for some useful (user friendly) books to study. If I'm going to be on my own I don't want to be a useless 'female' .. I want to know as much as possible woop woop.... My only gripe now.. is that I've gotta try not to be so impatient :) thanks for the encouragement ( I've been trying to figure out how to reply directly next to your comment so that its like a 'conversation' but can't figure out how to do it..... hope you spot this reply to your posts June

Hello, My name is June, I am single and seriously thinking of working towards living on a boat but am quite anxious of the fact that I am on my own. Can I ask... are there many out there like me? Am I mad to even consider such a way of life on my own? I have wanted to take the plunge for years now and don't want to look back on my life and think 'what if... ' and regret not doing anything about it. I am in my early fifties but am very fit for my age. I would welcome any advise or thoughts to help me work out what to do. I reckon by 2015 I should be in a position to buy a comfortable boat and want this to be a workable goal. Its having the courage though.....