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You do not even have to do that, the Smartgauge can be set up to display at all times. Fit it in the saloon and they will not even have to get up from their seats. (tongue in cheek)

Let's look at this from a different angle. Share boat usually 8 shares but lets be pessimistic this one only has four shares, Smartgauge £160 (yes I know it can be bought cheaper) £160 shared between four is £40 each, set of batteries £££ Is there no money in the 'emergency fund' In the meantime check all connections are clean and tight. As per cuthound:

and the cause of a safe passage is...

So now we have moved onto grammar. ps. Will report.

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) Starts At: Lock 8 Ends At: Lock 17 Monday 8 February 2016 until Friday 12 February 2016 23:59 Type: Navigation Restriction Reason: Maintenance Original message:Change in Opening Times - Monday 8th to Friday 12th February 2016 - Foxton Locks, Lock 8 to Lock 17 To facilitate the installations of screens to the side pounds at Foxton it will be necessary to lower the levels within the side pounds accordingly. During this period passage through Foxton Locks will be via booked passage only. Please contact Amy McEleney, South East Waterway on 0303 040 4040 between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday to book passage giving a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.

Graham.m We all knew it was correct but again the reference was incorrect. Which is just laziness on the part of the poster and not helpful to those that are researching mickp. As per manual repeated twice at least the Smartgauge must be connected to the battery terminals nowhere else 7. The feed to SmartGauge battery +ve and –ve really MUST go to the battery posts. It is NOT acceptable to take the feeds from bus bars, distribution panels, fuse panels or isolation switches. 8. The feed to SmartGauge battery +ve and –ve really MUST go to the battery posts. It is NOT acceptable to take the feeds from bus bars, distribution panels, fuse panels or isolator switches. Yes we know that is the same as number 7 but it is VERY important so we thought it wise to repeat it

Good luck on the last bit.

Use Firefox (browser) download dictionary (British not American) and set up spell check. Don't tell anybody I use it all the time.

He'll be back and taking the 'p' with apologies to Sharon we have wandered as is our wont. ooops! you jumped in there dogless (Rog)

Information correct, reference incorrect.

That's good Graham, your suggestion I mean Did you get that from the manual or perhaps one of the websites. ps. do not bother to answer, as I know.

The site mentioned was/is owned by the designer when he was also the owner/seller of Smartgauge When the designer sold the 'rights' to the Smartgauge he got special permission to allow the site to remain because of the encyclopaedic information on the site.

Theft prevention has two levels, to stop the opportunist and/or the planner. First one is possible, second one almost impossible. Sorry to say in this case neither were applied. As for Brownsover, moored there many times and even left the boat for days, no problems.

Accidents do not exist. There is always a cause.

Hi Sharon Minefield ain't it. Now you have given a budget (£50,000) it is doubtful unless a very short boat that you will get a new one, even one for just leisure use not live-aboard. Sail away (£50,000) should cover that, with a little to spare, but it will cost you a lot more to complete the boat it will take years to complete (do not underestimate time or cost) unless working full time on it. You then get into the realms of to what standard you build it to, BSS (Boat Safety Scheme) or RCD (Recreational Directive). Unless you build to RCD you cannot legally sell it for five years after completion. (lots of discusiion on that) On the good side £50,000 will buy a good quality used boat, do not forget to budget for a full survey. insurance (minimum Third party) and licence. When you have it surveyed go along with the surveyor he will give lots of good advice etc. but that is for the future, first to find the boat.

First of all, you need to understand the difference in terms: Shell builders, build the shell, hull but rareley fit-out the shell, hull. Boat builders, may build their own shells but tend to only do the fit-out. For instance my boat has a Jonathan Wilson shell and a Fernwood fit-out. If this is your first boat, which I think it may be, then unless you have a lot of experience hiring etc. then I would advise against having your first boat built to your specification. Of course you could buy an off the peg new boat. Take your time go and look at many,many boats that take your fancy, engage brain, not heart when you go and see one. As said buying pre-used can save you a lot of money. When you find one, come back and ask for our thoughts. They may seem to be but that is the 'asking' price, when you have it surveyed, there may be some minor problems which may give you a bargaining point. If you think used boats are over priced then have a look at new ones. If you want some more guidance as to what is available then giving an idea of your budget will help. Do you have, £25,000, £50,000 £75,000, £100,000 or more

Sharon welcome. I'll let you get adjusted to the forum 'humour' before making a comment. Good luck in your quest.

Engine RPM: 3000 RPM Sound Level: 70 dB It's a screamer rpm wise and the dB is absolutely not worth the paper it is written on, no distance given.

Left foot braking. Otherwise as per Nick's post.

Very similar to Richard (above) Had Smartgauge for over six years, fitted when boat built, it works. Fitted 400 watts solar two years ago, no change, the Smartgauge works Fitted Victron BVM 700 one month ago, no change, the Smartgauge works. I knew my batteries were knackered but was interest to find out by how much so. Reading the percentage used on the Smartgauge and the amp.hrs used on the BVM, I calculated that the batteries had a capacity of about 70 amp.hrs. I adjusted the BVM battery capacity to this. Guess what the two gauges agree (almost) when the batteries are fully charged. Now my calculations etc were not accurate to the nth degree but to me proves that they both work if you know what they are telling you and you can set them up correctly. To sum up, the Smartgauge is perfect for my other half (with some instruction) and the Smartgauge and the BVM are perfect for me. ps. the knackered batteries are not the fault of the Smartgauge that is down to me. Ooop! Forgot about the thread title, no one needs a Smartgauge, no one needs any other battery monitor but they are handy for two different types of user.

1/1000th of an inch.

Snap!! (almost) Use own wi-fi unit (Huawei, with external aerials), locked to 4g only. Max download speed, seen to date 20Mbs. It is available (till end of January, don't hang about it may get withdrawn early) Available for non-existing customers at a slightly higher price, about £3 more.

There is more than one valuation, the boat, the mooring and the boat with the mooring. You need someone in the know. A broker. (some have already been mentioned)

Here you go if you want the ultimate: http://power.cummins.com/content/marine-qd-50-hz-4-kw This one is, 68dB @ 1m