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chris@marinesurveyor.org.uk
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2 minutes ago, MajorJones said:
I'm doing my detailed breakdown to understand the full price of it (materials, etc) - but it does seem that sailaway IS the right thing. Especially now, when I have found a boat builder that can do everything except the internals and furniture.
So long as it is an established well known reputable boatbuilder and not a kitchen fitter with a mate who can weld - the biggest clue is how they want paying - are you going to get it surveyed?
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11 hours ago, Machpoint005 said:
If it were me, I'd be happy to unscrew the old fitting (after disconnecting the gas at the cylinder, not just turning it off) but I'd want a "man who can" to reconnect the new one. At least, that's what I did with mine five years ago.
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If you are worrying about brush marks do the job in reasonable sized areas with a big brush (4") to get the paint on and then go over it whilst wet with a very fine mohair radiator roller (these are usually pink/orange in colour and readily available but more expensive) that will give you a more even surface esp on areas of sheet ply .
Just remember the mantra 90% preparation 10% application - you can't build a house on poor foundations - etc etc ...........
I suspect you knew all this but were hoping there was a magic tried and tested solution - there isn't - and you must sugar soap which actually isn't hard work its just a bit messy.
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I'll wager broker no 1 was GHBS
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BRUSH every time - rollers don't do the job properly (even big hairy ones ?) - you only do it every 3 years so its worth doing properly and using more product.
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ask (or even join?) the Gardner owners club they will tell you - try Walsh engineering also
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19 minutes ago, mrsmelly said:
I don't do, cold I leave that to house dwellers.
winter house dweller here - heating on!?
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I have moored in places that require all of the above - just go with the flow and keep them happy - at least while you get your engine/cooling issues sorted ?
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On 26/08/2020 at 19:06, Rick Savery said:
I hear what you are saying, and I understand in principle - I just don't feel confident disconnecting anything.
It is giving me hope that it may be fixable rather than a dead loss - the problem is finding someone to have a look / work on it.
The marina can only do so much, and that's OK, I get it, hopefully this chap Richard (no pressure :-)) will be able to see it
Richard is VERY well thought of on this forum so its probably worth letting him have a look if the marina is OK with it - if not move to the towpath near to an access point for Richard - quite a few where you are I think!
J
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1 hour ago, Dan1981 said:
Irish waterways I don't know much about, do they have a canal network or is it river waterways?
both
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1 hour ago, Dan1981 said:
As a regular hire boater always holidaying for a week in late May we (crew of between 5 and 8 ) have done various routes over the many years, the crew don't like out and back trips as it covers old ground, but I'm struggling to find a route for next year. We've done all the major 1 week rings (4 counties, cheshire , stourport, avon, warwickshire, we've also done the llangollen, K&A and Huddersfield Broad & Narrow.
Can anyone suggest a good ring that I may have missed, or a oneway trip (most boat companies don't offer 1 way trips)?
I would like to do the leicester ring/east midlands circuit or south of England circuit but we're limited to one week.
Any suggestions will be greatly received (especially if you have done it and can recommend a hire base) and I realise I ask a tall order!
Why not try something different like Ireland Scotland - have done both and they are great options
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18 hours ago, RichM said:
Just before lockdown, I sold my boat, bought a house and moved back to land and have been forced to work from home ever since. - Something which wouldn't have been ideal long term on my boat albeit not impossible. You could say it was good timing or at least it was in that respect.
Living in a house again is much easier, more practical and obviously much more spacious in comparison. No longer am I forced to conserve resources, though my time aboard has taught me to do so. But it's nice to know that I'm not going to run dry. The only thing is; this house life has no real appeal to me what so ever. The scenery sucks and I can't change it, or at least not without leaving my home. Plus and perhaps more notably, there is no sense of community at all. - Everyone keeps themselves to themselves where I now reside.
I still find myself spending hours looking at boats online, but conversely houses have little appeal to me. It's fair to say I really miss boat life. (except the maintenance
) I frequently go for walks with the dog along the local towpaths and wonder if I made the wrong decision. Unfortunately having a boat + house would not be possible at this time, so I had to choose between a house or boat. I still ponder about perhaps selling the house (already) and buying another boat, but not only would that be costly, it's also (arguably) not the best time to do that given the current "climate".
Has anyone else had a similar experience? Equally I'd be interested to hear of any stories/suggestions/words of wisdom.Similar experience but I bought a day/weekender to resolve the issue and keep the boating interest alive and I do enjoy the lack of constraints that come with house life - baths and unlimited hot water being the number one ?!
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JD Boat Services fit out VERY practical boats and are happy to talk to you about their work so make contact and ask questions.........
GHBS on the other hand cant be trusted (that is based on actual experience not here-say) so double check everything they say and make sure you have a FULL INDEPENDANT survey - and make sure the boat is actually for sale before you waste your time!
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23 hours ago, matty40s said:
Interesting advert, more about the people and canal life than the boat! Like it.
Looks a lot of money ??
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9 hours ago, Ex Brummie said:
C&RT rubbish disposal is subject to abuse by others. There are some facilities only accessible with a key, but others in areas of urban development are overflowing a day after being serviced. If you take Penkridge and Autherley as examples, it can be difficult to find space, but at Gailey, halfway between, there is little problem.
Keys are freely available if you look................so they mean nothing.
8 hours ago, RAP said:It’s probably more likely to be stupidity rather than laziness.
Sorry don't agree IMHO this is part of a growing breed of entitled selfish scum in our so called society .............they are not stupid they know exactly what they are doing and its implications they just don't give a sh**
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If you are able to regard the money as "invested" and not "spent" then if you could stretch to a sea otter you will safely get it back and that would do the UK very well then as has been suggested sell it and buy a Locaboat Penichette and re-sell that - I appreciate the problem with this is you still need the money available in the first place but it would be wisely "invested".
You will add more fun factor by having 2 boating experiences and save a lot of costs on shipping etc .
I love the Albin as well hence I now have a Hardy 25 which is a similar genre.
Have fun sounds a great plan.
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6 hours ago, LadyG said:
I have a Vetus on my boat,,,, not sure what to do with it as bow tube is welded over.
sell it??
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Vetus - its like buying Victron quite simply quality is always worth paying for - if you can't afford a good one I would rather go without
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Surecal every time not only is th tank good but the insulation is brilliant and tough enough to leave it exposed.
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Where is a good RURAL spot to go by car take the dogs for a walk and get the feel of its good spots............
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19 minutes ago, dmr said:
I have personal experience of trying to turn babies into sane adult humans and it can be a bit challenging at times, so I suspect a lot of parents just give up before they've got the job done.
................Dave
You are assuming todays parents are a good role model or even understand the concept of what the "job" is and its end product - innit
This bloke should definitely be reported to both CRT and the local Police - after you are well clear of him and his boat of course - a tendency towards antisocial behaviour soon escalates
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9 minutes ago, RS2021 said:
Its a few years since we've hire there, but I would say its definitely a hidden gem. Its mostly shallow - recon on an average of 2mph when cruising. Boat length used to be limited by sharp bends on the Heads of the Valley road bridge, but since this had been replaced, that not a problem and the length of the newer hire boats has gradually increased. As the channel is narrow and often twisty, this can make it fun when passing larger craft, especially the wide beams - but its not a canal to rush on. The edge of the canal is sloped making getting to the bank to moor difficult, but a series of mooring places - sometimes for only two boats, but in remote locations - have been installed as well as mooring in the more popular spots. Much of the canal is within the Brecon Beacons National Park, so this limits development and keeps it rural. It only really gets built up if you go past Pontymoile onto the old Monmouthshire Canal. This last stretch was very slow 0.5 - 1 mph, Although I do believe some dredging has taken place since we were last there.
When we went we hired from Cambrian Cruisers and I can recommend them. An unexpected advantage was that most other hire bases are further down the canal and most hirers head for Brecon. Starting near Brecon means you are 'out of phase' with most other hirers. We met quite a few Red Line Boats who were complaining of being stuck behind the wide beams from Beacon Park Boats. Although that was when they were based at Llanfoist. I suspect its less of a problem now they have moved to Llangattock.
If you are thinking about visiting and want a rural slow paced holiday ,I would recommend it. If you are thinking of moving your own boat there, check draft and headroom carefully - despite having slightly wider locks, its not a big canal.
Thanks
Only thinking of visiting...............
Is doing all of it (at a sensible pace say 5hr days?) in a week do-able??
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Thanks - just exploring a thought to hire on here for a week in Sept or April
Painting over varnished ply
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The best way to take "ownership"of your new boat is to invest some sweat into it!?