Melita

Thanks Yank, I've sent you a message Kevin

Is anyone moored in Stenson Marina? It's possible that my old boat is now moored there. I'd like to contact new owners who may be interested in some of the history I collected on the boat - I think it is now called 'Yappy Days' 73833 Thanks, Kevin

A photo would be useful, but you obviously have a small leak, it doesn't have to be much, even an egg cup full of water could spread to half of your mattress - assuming you've had rain like we have, there's a lot of chance for it to get through. I suggest you get some dry cardboard and put this on top of the mattress, you'll soon be able to see the discolouration and be able to see where the water is coming in from. If the rain stops, use a hosepipe (assuming you haven't got a ban) and have a good look.

Okay, I had good intentions, but sort of got tied up in the project and forgot to post on here! Melita was launched in February. I've had a few little trips, but had problems with the diesel, sitting for 18 months with half a tank wasn't good! Anyway, it's sorted now and a 3 day trip last month ran the little Bukh DV10 for about 20 hours and all was good. Here's some pics showing the state of play when I bought Melita to how things look inside now. It won't be to everyone's taste, but for a single pensioner it keeps me out of trouble.

I've had good results with tape https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393381152705?_skw=grip+tape+roll&itmmeta=01K3JFC04T4AVFC0P4P7QX00X8&hash=item5b975807c1:g:bd0AAOSw9L9gupPI&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fszZtMVnK7YSndpTA3D%2FDBAuYURy4GJeweZWo8OrzZWJfHK79RV%2F8X2nFOtRf6%2FSXqrTvoH0fuFGfxLx5P%2BkGiFJcB25geZiylK0HsARtXdA09HlXCIZhidp90e%2FigywSfRNOUC1fWvH3feroLRDEp1Q5LAJypRG%2FreUsQHmYmdimOu9Qa5wqW4tFp2RPdqVVDW5npgmj76vfSGeZnq%2Fznt73N5jSkNcrgUE5TdClcUwrBbN4s4mfG8mGrVew0B8A%3D|tkp%3ABlBMUPqCsM-cZg

Very chatty and you'll probably want to fast forward a bit, but video shows the state of the Rochdale Canal around Manchester.

Oy, we've done it up now, it's almost cosmopolitan 🙂

Just do a Google search, 'removable pin hinges' Plenty of images - both Screwfix and Toolstation sell them

Could be anywhere, have a look at David's recent video's, he's just bought one.

I have, both off and on! With the filler cap off, I don't get any water when I blow into the pipe! I do, thanks. I'll be bringing all new fittings when I come back next week.

Thanks for quick replies, as I said, I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and remove the top plate - as you can imagine, the bolts are well and truly rusted in!

Exactly what I thought, but the pump and stopcock are both connected to this pipe, pic enclosed.