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I didn’t demand anything. I gave a simple plan of what I wanted which actually worked out better for them as there were less windows and that was it. Incidentally I was still charged for the missing window because they had a basic price, funny thing is that if I wanted an extra window I would have been charged for it

I’d heard of a hospital silencer and asked how much it would cost to have one fitted. I got a price of £5000 and I couldn’t afford that so I didn’t go for one. I’m shocked how cheap they are. I’ll look into having one retrofitted

The engine is a water cooled Canaline at the stern with the exhaust at the side i was concerned about the engine overheating with foam type insulation

I’ve searched for the subject ‘engine noise’ and was surprised to find no discussions on the subject, forgive me if I missed it Does anyone know a way to reduce the noise from the engine

All done, the repair guy was on time and did a good job. Can continue cruising now 🙂

Repair man coming today, said he'll be with me within the hour 🙂

Well I've had word this evening that they'll come out to fix it on Friday about lunch time. Not what I wanted but at least they are coming. I think a week is a bit much though Things I've learned 1) Always carry jump leads 2) Never expect a rush, after all, it is a slow life 3) Always have spare water for emergencies 4) Take good advice and ignore condescending comments 5) Pay attention to the warning lights 6) Be humble 7) Learn more

Well I've had word this evening that they'll come out to fix it on Friday about lunch time. Not what I wanted but at least they are coming. I think a week is a bit much though Things I've learned 1) Always carry jump leads 2) Never expect a rush, after all, it is a slow life 3) Always have spare water for emergencies 4) Take good advice and ignore condescending comments 5) Pay attention to the warning lights 6) Be humble 7) Learn more

Thanks. I'd rather spend the right amount of money than spending twice.

I'll look at a chandlers like Midland, I would have thought they would have a suitable one The alternator has been charging all day yesterday and also this morning, ~I say charging because the red charging light hasn't come on at all whereas it was on before the batteries died. Would that mean that it's likely to be OK now

It's a new boat I like your photos How could leaving the immersion heater on damage the alternator, I would have thought doing that would possibly damage the batteries but certainly not the alternator. As it is, I haven't turned the Immersion heater on, I've not even tried it to see if it works because the waters been hot all the time as I've been cruising. I did turn the inverter on to see if it would boil a 1700 watt kettle, it turned on but I changed my mind and used the gas hob to finish it off. Other than that I haven't used the inverter at all. I've had the 2500 watt inverter set to charge only the rest of the time which is what the electrician recommended when I'm not using it So where do I get one from. I understand what you say about ebay and that is why I asked for advice on it

It just looked like you said, lots of separate wires and 1000 amp, it sounds a lot to me. I've no idea what I need.

Like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145050495492?hash=item21c5aeea04:g:7wwAAOSwjX9kRlZj&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4JboPZFVuygicr7J6qhdqk4PhxisvFcX9JdNzkoxd5F6gF52yDF4inMdI2zjLcg0zz6fhmU%2FEi2TJ2Zmoqv2GCnOkqHomAPvAvL7s%2B04fm6qkvljhgpy0GpF7%2BsYVLQtHNmk4PWue%2FczhfNeq1mcxy5um3gE7QF2aB2XCbldB2iHvD7P7SMq3sE%2Fp05aKsKbXI0aNfxOBLElWrYlQ7PdoBVK0ELMvonSyyRwHCWU79ftgTWkgBxnnCvIaQNciKAzACAJvUpEMH8sapHWjHI6%2BZxazM%2FOcJkjFIpoR6Y%2FPlMa|tkp%3ABFBMoPLcwoNi I don't mind the £200 but I would like the domestic bit covered. I'm going to Crick and if they are there I'll see what they can do It would clearly be a last resort, and as for actually going that far, why not, I've been successful in the past with the CC. It's very easy to do, but as I said, it's a last resort and hopefully they'll resolve the matter amicably

An electrician said the same but I didn't have jump leads and couldn't get any where I was. I'll get some though for the future because I never know when I might need them

If they don't agree to fix it on Monday I'll get CRR to do it for me and send them bill. If they don't pay, I'll take them to the county court, that's what is more likely to happen. They left me stranded at the side of the canal with access to drinking water so I don't think they'd have a leg to stand on. I don't want it to go that far but if needs must I will The reason I was asking about the AA style cover is for when the guarantee is up. An engine is a lump of metal to me. I know to check the oil and water everyday and now I've also been shown to check the tension on the fan belt. but that's about it