BWM

Another entitled coward on the loose.

Blackthorn at Ringstead is worth a visit as they have hardstanding, access for cranes and accommodate wide craft. If you visit, ask where the water level is in flood - you'll be surprised! Totally impractical to CC on the Nene on a boat of those dimensions and it comes under the Environment agency so the CRT 14 day limit and slow enforcement will not apply.

For those who have problems with leaking chain oil, just empty the reservoir when finished along with the fuel. Apart from leaking, chain oil goes off relatively quickly and turns into a nasty, thick grease.

Exactly that, you don't even need to scrape it off.

You can buy self adhesive square cable holders, they have two small slots to allow a cable tie to hold the cable/pipe. A pack holding dozens cost next to nothing from screwfix or the like.

Not familiar with this engine but it looks like a lift pump spacer.

An epoxy treatment would stabilise the ply but wether you can buy a small enough amount to be economical for this small job.. It is unlikely you would be able to return the same finish though so would need to paint afterwards.