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And no form of heating in the bathroom and toilet...
Do you think the Eco fan will be enough to help heat all this? Or should I look maybe at some sort piping to run through out the boat with heated water, like a radiator effect?
Beryl
With that size of boat you will need "central heating" I would think. Does the Morso have a back boiler?
Give it 24hrs and you will have plenty of answers from our "experts".
Sounds like you are doing a self build Good luck
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I do not know all the right names hope you can follow.
The tiller blade is behind the prop, there is a small blade to the front of the vertical fixing
and a large blade to the rear.
How close can the small blade be to the prop and does size matter, ie would a larger blade to the front or rear have any effect on manouverability or steering.
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Computer fans are ideal for this I have had one for 10 years or more, just fit it below a standard mushroom vent. The BSS will probably require a vent anyway, don't forget the one at low level in the door.
They do some nice ones with LED's now, some even flash
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What about installing a little fan above the shower?
Screw-fix do one with a light in (low voltage transformer for light) but requires 240volts
suitable for zone 1 in bathrooms
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An amount of security is required but lets not go over the top.
Is there information as to the number of incidents to the number of boats on the cut.
On another forum, or maybe this one I get confused, that said people tend to complain but not praise. A boater thats been attacked or had something stolen is more likely to shout than those that have not.
But watch out there's a thief about
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So the next question is, do fresh water mussels contribute to corrosion or do they, by providing a cover, protect the steel? Does anybody know of any research into this and what were the results?
Paul
I do not know about corrosion but think the extra drag, bad streamlining, would have an effect on fuel consumption. Having them off would also enable better inspection of the metal work.
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Have any colour roof as long as it does not have a gloss finish or always travel with the sun on your back
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I believe that you can only stop the opportunist thief but if they are out and out thiefs (professionals) you will not stop them.
When does an opportunist become professional though.
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marine ply, jointed and lined with epoxy-glass, lined with vinyl, sealed with silicone.
I doubt it.
You could be right there
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Weeble
If thats what you want, then why not, It would add a small amount of extra warmth insulation also reduce noise.
Please do not pick a roses and castle pattern though
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As I described in another thread, I'm going to build a wetroom so I don't need to worry about these things. The wgole room will be lined with cushionfloor type vinyl flooring material from waist height down.
I wish you luck with that Chris you will still have joins that could leak.
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What do you think about
'Nebuchadnezzar' as a name of a narrow boat i've been considering it for a long time now.
Depends how long the boat is.....................................would you get it all on
and before I get told off I know
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Go to tek-tanks
They have them there also blender valves for controling hot water temperature from the tank to taps
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Gary
To keep any house /boat or room heated. The system has to put in more heat than that which escapes, as I said before and was confirmed later in another post.
If the "boiler" is not big enough you will never manage to maintain or raise temperature. It is this that causes high fuel usage.
If your boat loses e.g. 1 Kw of heat this has to be replaced by the heating system before a rise in temperature is obtained. The quicker you lose the more has to be replaced.
It is a balance so the best way is more insulation (less heat loss).
Go for less heat loss, more insulation, rather than a bigger heat source, more heat=
more fuel.
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I've mentioned the Alde gas consumption in another thread. I was just wondering what kind of gas consumption other Alde owners get. I can use a 13Kg bottle in three days in a cold spell on my barge. The boiler is used for heating and hot water, the cooker is gas run from the same bottle. Beginning to think that I may have picked the wrong type of boiler, any thoughts/ideas?
Gary
This is a bit obvious and you probably know already, consumption would depend on, insulation, doors/hatches left open and windows open. The temperature difference inside to out, would have an effect also. How often you used the hot water, washing up, washing
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Lets go the whole way. if a camera were set up we could watch all day by webcam.
P'raps not the workers might go on strike for appearnce money then equity would become involved. No forget it photographs will be fine.
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The radiators aren't linked up to the engine but I do think we have a twin coil calorifier. I'm sorry if I'm a bit vague but this is still all very new to me! This is our second boat. Our first was rented and just had a simple paloma, which we would go for if they were still allowed.
Hi
If you have a twin coill calorifer, The engine will be connected to one coil giving hot water and the other coil will be connected your other form of heating to supply hot water when the engine is not running. If your other form of heating also supplys the radiators it could be one circut i.e heater to calorifer to radiators in one circut.
When your engine heats the calorifer, by heat transfer the other coil will heat up, if that coil is connected to your radiators this heat will transfer to the radiators a small pump would assist in the flow.
New Paloma are allowed as long as they have a balanced flue. All air supply and exhaust are from and to the outside.
P.S. if you have twin coils there will be at least six connections on the calorifer
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I have been using them for several years but their postage costs keep on increasing. In the past three years they have gone up from 95p to £3.95, and they can take up to two weeks to arrive. For small orders there are other companies who offer a 24 hour service for the same overall cost or less
David
These other companys would you like to post them as a new topic so we acn all save.
Thankyou
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David & Julie
I had the same problem with an Alvechurch boat. I phoned them and they told me over the phone what to do but later it started again so another phone call and they came out to the boat and added some more packing this cured the problem.
I have always hired Alvechurch boats and that was the only problem I have ever had.
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I will definitly have a stern greaser when I oder my boat.
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I am sorry to say that boats are going the way caravans did back in the 80's more and more luxury and gimicks.
BUT and it is a big but the quality makers were still quality makers.
Alas some went to the wall because they would not compromise on quality. With caravans you got what you were given you did not have a choice on design. I know if you are buying a used boat compromise is necessary. A boat can be refitted but I do not think that would be a good idea with a caravan.
After that ramble I think to buy the best shell you can afford, new or used, is the best idea.
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I have no knowledge of there use.
It would be of interest if anyone has one, how often they actually need it, not how often they use it, is it worth the cost and which is the best type.
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I am desperately looking for insurance for my residential narrowboat .... needs to cover both boat and contents ... all suggestions greatly appreciated.
Have you tried a "google" search or one of the other search engines.
Owners of boats on this forum may be able supply actual company recomendations, give twenty four hours and I'm sure there will be many.
Do forgive me, Welcome to the forum and enjoy the banter and also all the great information available from the "experts"
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Does it make much difference what the make the shell is when you actually come to sell it?
I would say yes.
(could always share bath/shower
Tiller & prop
in General Boating
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Thank you Gary
From that link information, I think a balanced aerofoil shape would be best being careful not to have "too much in front" as the tiller would be a constantly moving, making for a tiring day at the tiller.
I have read in reports about heavy or light steering on narrow boats perhaps it is the design of the rudder that has some bearing.
Hears a little something for your trouble. I have heard that it can used in our pub.