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Not sure about the build quality but I moor close to a two year EM boat and the paintwork is bubbling already - maybe a one off.

Bloomin heck - that was quick - Thanks

Hi Grateful for opinion/advice. Just lit Thetford cooker after long winter break and flame has an odd burn pattern with a couple of bright yellow flames. Does anyone know cause/cure and indedd if it's safe to use. Thanks

If you decide to visit Whilton I suggest you also put aside time to visit ABNB just up the road at Crick as well as Rugby boats as previously mentioned. You will find very different approaches to the art of boat selling!

Plusnet uses the EE network and is about half the price

Something wrong with the camera - they look pink to me.

Boiling water from tank for tea and coffee; bottled for cold drinks - this option not available but I believe quite common from folk I've met.

A look at the URL (address) will often help eliminate fake sites.

I rather take exception that all leisure cruisers are rich; suggest you seek medical assistance to get that chip on your shoulder removed. By the way I've signed, mainly because it's grossly unfair on the live-aboard population who I believe in the main get on with us leisure bods.

It amused me when Jones the Boat stated the etiquette for crossing was only to proceed if the Aqueduct was clear when he is famous for crossing regardless.

What about canal boats?

Just finished this years extended cruise and have encountered numerous Volockies on our travels and must say overall IMHO they provide an excellent service. I respect boaters preference for doing the locks themselves but on flights such as Watford and Foxton, the Vlockies are essential to keep the whole process moving along efficiently, particularly with their assistance to solo boaters. Incoming...

Slightly off topic, but nearly got taken out by two quad bikes whilst walking underneath the low bridge at the Middlewich Junction a few days ago. Two guys each with a kid perched on the front and needless to say - no helmets. Does anyone know the legallity of that?

Late and unaware - as usual!