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Good find WotEver ...... these are the ones that I used. I did have to drill a few holes to fit the brackets though.

The lock keepers on the flight say that the new system is a lot better and makes it easier to monitor the water levels in the pounds. CaRT have put notices throughout the area notifying boaters of the trial.

No idea, it was in 2003 I think when we went on the MSC. They are the shape of a small torch with brackets on.

I bought a set of portable battery operated navigation lights for my trip on the Manchester Ship Canal from Pomona Lock to Ellesmere Port.

Thanks for the photos Andrew. We are going in August and your information will help us.

I am sure that I read recently of a group of volunteers who are available to assist on the Rochdale but I cannot remember where I saw it.

It states outgoing in the morning and incoming in the afternoon so there should not be any problems.

I think that they would all be flexible in letting you go at the same time as another boat as it is less work for them.

We got an e-mail this morning from CaRT.

Your best bet would be to ask whoever takes the bookings and gives permission.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am leaning towards the Hi Gear Duo Bunk at present.

I hate those hydraulic paddles

Still searching, without luck

Does anyone know where I can purchase easy to build/dismantle bunk beds for the grandkids. At present we use airbeds which take up too much floor space. (40ft boat) At Go Outdoors there is a Hi Gear Duo Bunk which is an ideal size but I am not sure whether this would be suitable for building/dismantling on a daily basis.

The Springer was still there on Sunday when I walked the section. There were also 2 more narrowboats which the owners must have decided to stay put on the offside until the breach is repaired.