I Spartacus
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Yes I expect that it would be an unusual attraction or would you like to live on it. I just wounder what the mooring costs would be !!! getting it there would be an interesting plan.
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I have been on the one in London, next to the pub, I couldn't believe how small it was. by the time we left the pub I could see two boats
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At least it has a poop deck It makes you think why they are selling it by auction, or why someone in Brixham has not taken it over ? Makes you think how much the mooring is
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This is an interesting Lot if anyone is up for a challenge . Don't think you could get it on the network
Don't know if it has a pumpout !
https://www.auctionhouse.co.uk/devonandcornwall/auction/lot/89402
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You could also use cat litter or rice they work very well , dry it out on a good day and re-use,might work even better if you draw the air through it !
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Might be worth looking at Acrypol+ and painting the whole roof, there are a few black rubber membrane systems on the market but they are all black in colour,
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As mentioned the French can be very funny about bringing boats into the country, even if the boat was made in France and the VAT already been paid by the first owner . A friend of mine has a place in France and he acquired an Amel Super Maramu from outside Europe and wanted to keep it in a local marina so he could go cruising when he liked.
The French wanted him to pay VAT on it as they said it had been exported or something like that as it had been out of the country for a long period of time.
Anyway he got it sorted at the end of the day, but he said he would never do it again.
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If it is AC you are looking at, I have used the SPC mini data logger, it is quite expensive but is very good at recording all the information you need
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Boats built before 1985 are deemed VAT paid if they were in the EU on December 31, 1992, providing there’s paperwork to support both dates. For age this could be a marine survey, Part 1 registration, insurance documents or a builder’s certificate, while receipts for mooring or winter storage would satisfy the location requirement. When buying a second-hand pleasure craft from any VAT registered business in the EU, the invoice should itemise the VAT charged to you in that transaction.
Newer boats after that might need proof that the VAT has been paid
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It is not going to be cheap getting that out, I expect it will require a spreader beam /lifting beam due to its length. I would say it will cost over 3K just looking at it. It will need to be a contract lift as well unless you are qualified as a lifting controler who can do all the paperwork and inspections, and the risk assessments etc. Estimating the weight can be tricky you should allow 50% on top of your estimate. Always go for a contract lift as it is then the crane companies responsibility.
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As I understand it diesel engines like to do some work rather than just ticking over or not working hard, I was reading that it can cause polishing in the cylinders that can be a problem,
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Getting to sound like Triggers old broom Lol
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Thank's for the replies everyone. I think I will just do a sample bit to start with. We have used on large plantroom floors and it traffics very well with machinery and plant being dragged across it . As for the cost it is expensive last time I checked it was £250 a tub I expect that the price has gone up now due the the pound loosing value against the $. when applied it has a gloss to it, but after a few weeks it becomes a nice matt black colour. Having read the earlier posts regarding stray dc voltage and galvanic corrosion I was thinking if would be of any help if coated in rubber.
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You could always write the boat name and number in Chinese ! to confuse CRT, but I expect would be against the law Lol
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Living in London with either a mortgage or renting is very expensive, I have paid the 15% as well, worked hard in good times and bad times and I have no mortgage now, and would never take another one if offered, I owe nothing to the bank or anyone and I am very happy now not being a slave. It is all about quality of life at the end of the day, I have many friends who live in spain and they love it. Have you looked at renting your property out when the mortgage has been paid off. you can then rent in spain for half the price. Or as other have said hire a boat and see how you get on, remember it is all about the quality of life you are looking for.
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Remember it is an American product !!!! you must know how much stuff they print on the labels, they even tell you that a microwave is not suitable for drying pets or live animals. Have used this stuff with the recommended PPE and forced air ventilation with no problem.
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I am asking your advice regarding this product for blacking the hull. I have used this product before for bunding concrete and steel water tanks and bonds and have never had any water egress ever. It is a liquid rubber asphalt product that forms a flexible watertight membrane.
It is quite expensive but has some advantages. the first advantage is you can apply two coats within two hours, so you could black your boat in a day and get it back in the water in the same day. If you do manage to put a big scratch in it all you need to do is rub the area down locally apply some primer and just touch the area up.
The disadvantage of this product is when you have applied it to your hull you will never be able to get it off, even by grit blasting, when applied it is nearly impossible to remove it from the surface.
Your honest advice would be most welcome. please find the link below regarding the product information sheet.
Many thanks
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I have to agree with that, Kubota make fantastic engines and just keep going and going. A lot of our construction plant had a Kubota engine in them, and they took some stick and worked hard and never let us down.
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I have read all of this thread . Could an electric fence have cause this problem as the OP said it was an end of field mooring on a farm ?
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Thanks for all the replies, so we are looking at 10,000 hrs plus with good servicing and correct oil changes as recommended. so that is not to bad when you add up the cruising you can do over that time. I was thinking it would be about 6000 hrs on average so it is nice to know I was wrong many thanks again for all of you replies.
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Just asking a question here what is the average life expectancy of a derv engine these days. I know that they say 250,000 for a car , but what would you say for a boat in hours before things need to be addressed, such as a 80hpl Volvo penta or a Yanmar ? just looking for advise if anyone can help
Many thanks
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55 minutes ago, Robbo said:
I have a built in Diesel genny already. I'm currently fitting out and have a large Combi microwave that's of decent size, but unfortunately can't be built in
. I need to run the genny when using the oven but not if I just use the microwave as it only uses around 20-25ah's per cooking session. As I need to run the genny daily (ideally) anyhow to charge the batteries it's done at the same time I use the oven. I wouldn't be going down this decent Combi route if I didn't have the built in genny tho as I can't see it working without one.
Adding, my Combi microwave is a flat bed type, totally recommend over turntable, much easier to clean and can use the whole oven so makes it larger than the equiv turntable type.
Sounds like a good plan. I would always like a back up, mind you that oven does look small , I am not planning at cooking for vast numbers. but I do like baking but it is the cost at the end of the day. I suppose you would save the space of the gas locker.
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1 hour ago, Robbo said:
This is something I'm planning on doing. A Combi microwave oven and the diesel hob.
Are you planning on getting a genset to run your combi microwave oven, it will use lots of amps, they all need to be replaced.
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1 hour ago, ditchcrawler said:
We have one, I don't cook but my beloved does I just eat it. The top wont get as hot as a gas ring and the cooker loses heat when you load it, so both have to be allowed for. It also heats our boat and keeps the water hot.
Thanks for the information. out of interest how does it heat the water ? and how does the beloved get on with it after allowing for the heat losses, does it cook good food.
. I need to run the genny when using the oven but not if I just use the microwave as it only uses around 20-25ah's per cooking session. As I need to run the genny daily (ideally) anyhow to charge the batteries it's done at the same time I use the oven. I wouldn't be going down this decent Combi route if I didn't have the built in genny tho as I can't see it working without one.
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Well, it was un sold so it is still up for grabs my you motley crew https://auctioneertemplates.eigroup.co.uk/LotDetails.aspx?LotID=909016&a=618&c=mab