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Can thoroughly recommend Memories of the narrowboat men. BBC archive footage

Lift bridges can be a challenge

Brilliant - thanks Tony Nick

Hi We have the above stove, and having bought new firebricks etc, I have decided to replace the blanking plate clamp at the same time (part no BR53) & give the stove an overdue service.. This is obsolete, however the part below has been suggested as an alternative - The width of the original bracket is 130mm, this appears to be 159mm The original is below - Has anyone tried this replacement? - TBH for the price, may go with it anyway - the original is not broken but the screw and thread aren't looking very good

Anyone know where I can source an original pump?

Need to touch up paintwork - mainly gunwales where we have bumped etc. Hints & tips welcomed on all stages from preparation to top coat - not expecting a professional finish, but a general improvement. Is there a product that can be painted on the rust spots that prepares it for painting - know I have used such on a car, but will it affect the coach paint?

Good afternoon all Looking for some advice/recommendations We have the Sterling Charger/Inverter below installed on our boat - as it started producing a worrying electrical burning smell, it was switched off and has not been used since. I think it was probably new when the boat was built (2007), so I am looking to replace with a similar device - one that I can leave plugged into shore line when I'm not around. Can anyone suggest a good replacement (pure sine wave?) Thanks

Thanks Tracy

Thanks Alan, we will try this - it was the burning smell I was worried about

Morning - Went up to boat and switched on inverter/charger (see photo below) to bring batteries up to full charge (in past I've left it on whilst away), however the fan kicked in almost immediately and there was an unhealthy burning smell - switched off immediately. Does anyone know of anyone on the Shroppie who can look at - we are near Market Drayton.

Morning all We have a Liverpool 57ft cruiser with Caldwell windows. We are having a new kitchen blind made, but the manufacturer has lost the roller we left with him to size up. Can anyone advise the window dimensions? The boat is moored 80 miles away so can't just put up to measure. Cheers

okay - I'll see if I can email Industry Narrowboats Thanks

Good morning all. We are currently moored at Market Drayton and need some internal work carried out (the most important being new panelling which as been damaged by leaking windows (obviously the windows will need to come out & be resealed). Despite interest being shown by 2 parties, very little further has been heard (despite reminders). Can anyone recommend someone not too far away who could take the work on? Thanks

I've had an ongoing problem with water getting into the tank - I have replace the filler O ring - now it has been suggested to me that the water could be getting in under the filler itself & I could use silicon sealant to rectify - just undo the 4 screws etc - has anyone tried this & if so what did they use? Alternatively, is there a ready made gasket I can slip in and screw down? Thanks

Hi Joe - I thought this might be the case - I can shut the door, but really need to push hard to get it closed - I can't see anything getting in the way - its not going to be the stove rope surely?