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  5. Diesel Bug - Treatment

    in New to Boating?

    Posted · Edited by GreyLady

    I've been using Marine 16 for the last few year, and it seems to be working well. There was almost no crud in the filters after my tanks got a VERY good stir last summer. Two other thoughts:

     

     

    • if you have to fill up the tank in the rain, then dry the surrounding deck etc, and the filler nozzle, and use an umbrella (to keep water out of the tank, not to keep you dry)
    • depending on the design of your filler, you may be able to stick a bit of pipe (copper or flexible) down to the bottom of the tank, and pump out a bit of fuel from the bottom of the tank. That's a good way of checking the tank is clean.
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    Thanks for you advice it's really appreciated.

     

    I am gooogling for syphons now. (I must be weird)

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  7. Harecastle Tunnel - inexperience

    in New to Boating?

    Posted · Edited by GreyLady

    As Nick said i meant a Greanie☺

     

    A spliced rope I never knew that one☺.

     

    A snotter in the north sometimes refers to a bloody nose after being punched also. (Though I've not heard it said for ages)

     

    I never meant that Mr Bizzard your all right. Lol

    I read all the stuff on here when Harecastle was on my delivery trip from Barton Turns to Stretford, and the consensus seemed to be to go through reasonably fast, so as to keep the boat in a straight line. I did this and went through in 28 minutes, but found I was holding onto the tiller for dear life, eyes focussed on ahead, and didnt dare relax for a second - it didnt feel right, and I dont think it helped keep the boat centred.

     

    For the next three tunnels on the trip, including Preston Brook, I tootled through at a much slower speed, just like I tootle along the canals when not in a tunnel. It worked fine, I was much more able to keep centred, and a relaxing time was had. If you can steer a boat along a normal canal, you can steer it through these tunnels. So I would say, take your time and relax.

     

    and mind your head on the roof of Harecastle.

    Thanks for the advice also Richard, it's daunting I think i too will have white knuckles going through the tunnel.

    I always have a torch angled on the roof at the back so that i can see the tunnel walls ..It helps work out how close I am....

    Relax and enjoy your trip.

    Thanks Patty ☺

  9. Diesel Bug - Treatment

    in New to Boating?

    Posted · Edited by GreyLady

    I use white diesel from a busy garage during the winter because I'm generally not going very far at that time of year, up to town shopping and sanny once or twice a week and perhaps the odd call out to a broken down boat or a trip to the pub if the weathers nice. My nearest boat yard for red diesel is a couple of hours away but I would only buy there's during the summer when their turn over increases and hopefully its a bit fresher.

    I hope the price of white diesel stays down for you bizzard we can't have you breaking down on the way to the pub. :-)

     

    Nan Night all

  10. Diesel Bug - Treatment

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    Not sure why you think there might be a problem using white in a boat, other than its more expensive than red because of fuel duty. It's perfectly legal to do so, just a bit of a prat on.

    Apologies MJG, I was probably being a bit sarcastic towards the fuel duty people, I realise it's a lot more expensive as apposed to red diesel.

     

    Again apologies.

  11. Diesel Bug - Treatment

    in New to Boating?

    Posted · Edited by GreyLady

    I use Marine 16 which is a biocide. Tony's recent view is that this is a better concept than something like Fuelset which is an emulsifier, since diesel started to contain biofuel.

    On your list of points, you should of course change the fuel filter in accordance with the engine manufacturer's recommendations but that in itself doesn't help to prevent the forming of "bug" in the tank.

    One of the best remedies is to do lots of cruising, which gives a good throughput of diesel. It's fun too!

    Hia Nick, having a good fuel turn over sounds a good idea.

    We never did anything with our diesel other than top it up and use it. However ours often was white and came from roadside outlets where the turnover is much greater too.

    Expensive way to run a boat though and a prat on too.

    I wonder if the canal police are on to boaters using white ?

     

    Ello Ello what's this then.

     

    It does make me wonder though how old marina tanks are and what's in them ???????

  12. Diesel Bug - Treatment

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    1. Yes helps reduce condensation.

    2. Yes, renew my filler seal frequently (50p a go). Had an incident a few years back when it was leaking and caused nasty engine problems. Could hav cost several grand for the sake of a 50p seal, I was very lucky.

    3. Yes. I do mine twice a year, but do refer to engine manual etc. to be certain. should tell you in "hours."

     

    I also use "Marine 16 complete" fuel treatment most of the time, which seems good stuff. We can never be sure if it has really worked though.

    I also pump some crud from the bottom of the tank in spring, though it is usually quite clean.

    It's all about good hygiene; not carrying diesel in grubby containers etc.

    Try and buy "FAME free" diesel if you can get it.

    Cheers for the advice Catweasel, how do I know if it's fame if am getting diesel from a marina ?

     

    I was going to mention marine 16 but I was afraid I might be seen as an advertiser lol.

     

    Bloody paranoia

  13. Diesel Bug - Treatment

    in New to Boating?

    Posted · Edited by GreyLady

    Many years ago I did an RCR diesel engine course at Reading with the excellent Mr Tony Brookes of this forum.

    At that time he suggested that Fuel Set as a routine additive to the diesel tank was his recommendation. He suggested this additive minimised water in the tank on a routine basis.

    If problems were encountered with the dreaded bug, one could then apply an anti-bug agent (Marine 16 etc).

    He likened it to routinely taking antibiotics. By the time you actually NEEDED antibiotics, you may have reached a form of immunity.

    His reasoning made sense to me, and for 11years I have stuck with his advice.

    Last year I splashed out £100 and had my tank cleaned (the boat is 23 years old and never been done) and the diesel 'polished' too. Belt and braces I suppose. I still use Fuel set everytime I fill up.

    Rog

    Should have said, you're absolutely correct with regular servicing etc.

    Enjoy your boating :)

     

    Cheers Rog I've never even heard of fuel set, but it sounds like it's done the job on your boat.

     

    I see what you mean about the link with anti biotics (quite logical and we've seen it this year twice)

     

    Have a good summer boating ya self.

  14. Diesel Bug - Treatment

    in New to Boating?

    Posted · Edited by GreyLady

    I've been researching diesel bug issues a little bit but can I ask which is the best trusted general go to brand of anti diesel bug treatment to use ?

     

    This is what I've got up to now;

     

    1. Keep the diesel tank topped up all year

    2. Make sure the filler cap has a good seal

    3. Replace fuel filters (how often I dont know?)

     

    Any advice is much appreciated as am completely new to boating and living on the water full time.

  19. Harecastle Tunnel - inexperience

    in New to Boating?

    Posted · Edited by GreyLady

    You will read on every tunnel notice that a life jacket is a good idea. I would wholly concur but it's not obligatory. Lots of life jacket discussion in other threads.

     

    Nick

    Thanks Nick I am planning to wear one all the time while moving the boat.

     

    As I can't swim that good. Lol

     

     

    I really appreciate everyone's advice.

     

    Cheers all

  20. Harecastle Tunnel - inexperience

    in New to Boating?

    Posted · Edited by GreyLady

    Aww you guys are amazing thanks for all your reply's and advice, being honest I was a bit worried wether it was a good idea as a newbees but you've put my mind at ease.

     

    The alternative was to get the boat craned in at droylsden which would of been big bucks.

     

    Hehe I can't wait now.

     

    Thanks again t2009.gif

  25. Life Jackets

    in Boat Equipment

    Posted

    If you are going to wear them (I don't) you may as well wear one that works.

    Yer definitely.

     

    Maybe when I get more confidence I will only wear one around the locks.

     

    Time will tell.

    I wouldn't worry about me, GL! I'm perfectly happy in Loaferland!

     

    I only come here for a bit of banter and light entertainment. Occasionally, I've given someone the odd giggle, and helped another with a bit of lectrickery!

    Your on here for the same reason as me then.

     

    A bit of a laugh and a chat about boats N stuff Loafer.

     

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    Good stuff.

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