YourSkipper

My dad is going to help Thanks for all the advice. C

Hi guys, thanks for all your comments I'm really not approaching this without knowledge, although not an electrician, I have rewired a 95ft schooner (single phase) and a 90ft motor yacht (three phase) and a 50ft catamaran from scratch, all of which went on to pass MCA survey and are still working well many years later. A boat is not the same as a house (although I did wire my house from scratch as well, which I had to get it signed off by a qualified electrician) in my opinion a boats wiring must be a lot better than a house, because you have to factor in the salt atmosphere, movement etc. etc. Anyway I have found on-line a company called Bell Weir Boats which seem to offer the kind of works we are talking about and also state they are happy to offer advice and work alongside DIY'ers, so that seems promising. Anyone had experience with them? Thanks again. PS: I wasn't aware of the 5 messages before pm rule, first time Ive come across that. Well said

We are not talking about anything fancy here, I already pre-planned everything and started the works...

Hi Guys, my brother just bought a beautiful Dutch motor yacht (not technically a barge, as she was built as a pleasure yacht about 90 years ago) He is currently moored near Runnymead and needing some help. Originally I was going to be helping him with the delivery from Holland, and installing the 240v system, (I am a superyacht captain with a fair bit of practical knowledge, having also worked as an engineer.) Unfortunately due to various delays this didn't happen, and friends of mine were able to help him bring her across from Holland instead. Anyway, he now needs to find someone to help finish the electrics aboard, and also a few other things to get her to pass the BSS inspection, such as possibly new fuel lines, and finishing the install of his Refleks diesel heater etc. If you know of someone who is in this area who might be suitable to help with this work and who doesn't charge like a wounded bull! If he needs to pay usual per hour rates from a shipyard then I am sure he can't afford it, but perhaps there is someone living on a boat near by, who would appreciate the work and be able to help out? If you have any ideas please let me know, I would love to help him but unfortunately can't at the moment due to my other commitments. He is incredibly busy and although very practical himself has to focus on his work at the moment. Many thanks Cameron