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Having fitted a new calorifier I find that I have no hot water when using the Refleks stove. The height of the inlet connections now mean that water has to travel down to the calorifier instead of up as in the old system. Works fine when using the Wabasto as it has a built in pump. Clearly I need to add another pump in the hot water circuit. Any recommendations for which pump to get and will I need to use it when running the Wabesto or will water pass through when switched off? The other problem that I now have is when cruising the heating is working off the engine by gravity, not an ideal situation in summer!

We have been recommended to Olympus Narrowboats at Wyncham Wharf. Anybody know anything about them?

Many thanks. You always wonder whether you will get a good service or not but this sounds OK. Graham

Hi, Unfortunately I didn't write down the company name, just a phone number 07936 414051 but yes, this is the one. cheers Graham

Whilst passing through Northwich on T & M last year, I noticed an advert on one of the bridges for blacking, (3 coats). I did it myself last time as I had experienced cowboys before but would rather have someone else do it this time. Anyone had any reports about this outfit? Graham

Cheers for the pic, looks OK to me and we would like to take up your offer. Wedding is a PAIN but only 1 day. We'll be visiting a few people while we are in the area so back and forth a bit. gjewitt4@gmail.com if you need to PM me.

I had a quick look at the website and it looks as though the boats are all cruisers. Ours is a 50ft Narrowboat. Is this ok. If so should I confirm with the marina? cheers Graham Wife's just told me that we need the berth from wed 29th May for a week, is this still OK?

That's great as it is the first week in June. cheers

Many thanks for helpful replies.

Need to attend a wedding in June near Swaffham. I'm looking for a secure marina to leave our Nb for about 5 days and also need access to a hire car, so train station or good bus service would be great. Any ideas?

Thanks for the above and apologies for tardy reply. I only boot up the laptop every 4 days or so. Tickover was first thing I looked at and is approx 750 rpm. I never go from fwd to reverse in one go! I agree that hydraulic boxes are renown for being quiet and smooth whilst mechanical boxes are clunky otherwise why complicate things. Thanks for the manual, I'll get to look at it when I get back from current cruise in August or should I say IF!

I have a PRM 150 D2 (on a Beta 43) which clunks quite badly when selecting gears. To be fair it has done since I bought the boat in 2009 but is getting worse now. I tried the drive plate but that is OK and the engine mounts are fine. I'm going to have to go inside the beast! Does anyone know whether it is possible to rebuild the mechanical side without upsetting the hydraulic pressures? I suspect that the clutch plates are badly worn on the splines. (I am a mechanic of some 40 years but have never had anything to do with hydraulic boxes)

Thanks for replies. It looks like it will be the bellhousing then. Can't just slide it back as I have a Python drive just to complicate things. Not a major problem but I was hoping to be lazy!

I have a Beta 43 with PRM150 D2 gearbox. I'm just about to change the drive plate rubbers. Does anybody know whether there is enough room to get the plate out by just removing the box or does one need to take it of complete with bellhousing? cheers Graham

Having moved our boat to Rufford, it would be pretty stupid to decide to do the K & A - so that's where we are going! Via the tidal Severn to Bristol, across to Reading then back thro' Brum and up the Shroppie. We're going to pass on the Mersey to save a few pennies although it does mean going back around the Bridgewater to get home. Why oh why did we move the boat from Litchfield!!!