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Hello Recently purchased a boat that was painted with symphony narrowboat paint and needs touching up in places and the roof re-doing. Wondered if anyone recommends sticking with the same paint or if there is a better option? Also, planning to keep the roof the same colour so thinking I don't need to sand back to bare metal apart from rust spots? Thanks, Malcolm

Hello, Looking to build a collapsable wheelhouse on our widebean with a euro cruiser stern. Would like a wooden one. Does anyone know anyone who'd be able to help with this? We're moored on the K&A near Bristol / Bath. Cheers, Malcolm

Great thanks all

Thanks will take a photo when back at tge boat. Its just the lever but dangerous as it came completely off on our last cruise!

Hello, We have a barris shire 70 fitted on our boat and the accelerator handle keeps coming loose. I think the wrong bolts and washers have been used so am trying to source the correct ones. Was also wondering if I should put lock tight ones on? Cheers, Malcolm

Was their steel work good though? The one we're interested in was fitted out by the previous owner

Hello, We're viewing a 2018 burscough widebeam, fitted out by the owners. I didn't know much about the make so did some googling and realised the company folded and read some van reviews. Wondering if I should npt onsider it or were their hulls ok? Cheers, Malcolm

Great thanks a lot for the advice

Ah thanks Dave, how do I drill them out?

Thanks, here's a picture

Hello, Our window is cracked so looking to refit. have never done this before. Where's the best place to buy glass? And do I need to get a new seal? it looks like the bolts supporting the frame can be taken out with an alan key. Any advice much appreciated!

Hello, A family member has recently purchased a dutch barge and looking to get it insured. They're struggling as have only had an "in-water" survey done and compnaies are sayign they need a recent out of water survey. The boat is 1926. Is this normal? Anyone know of any companies that don't require this? I know they should have got an out of water survey done but they couldn't afford it. Cheers, Malcolm

I bled the system before changing the pump and then refilled it. The pump appeared to overheat a little at the start and made a knocking noise. It now runs fine but no hot water pumps through the system.

Hello, just replaced a broken 4dw like for like. Turned it on and it started smoking. Adjust fuel and runs fine now but doesn't gear radiators. I can't hear the pump ticking like I used to. Any ideas what this is? Could it be a fuze? Thanks, Malcoln

Also,l whats the best way to prep the plywood walls for tiling? Should I use waterproof pva?

thanks, do you have to get a qualified engineer to install and lpg one, or is it only if their fitting a standard gas one with a conversion kit?

Hello, Am looking to fit a high wall stone shower tray. There is a gap in the flooring to get access to the waste joint, however I;m wondering if it is better practice to have the tray raised a little rather than straight on the floorboards? Have never fitted one before so any other tips / advice around grout, sealent etc to use would be much appreciated! Cheers

Hello, Looking for a good freestanding lpg oven for our narrow boat, ideally 50cm wide, any recommendations?

ok great thanks for this, had it on setting 2 and the ice cream melted so trying 3! Also are the doors always quite stiff?

so went for the waeco crx 80. have fitted an started up fine, the freezer doesn't appear to be cold enough though, does anyone know why this is? Also what temperature setting do people run these on? we have it on 3 and have two solar panels so hoping that will be enough. Thanks,

thanks all really helpful

Hello, Have just purchased a Waeco CRX80 12v fridge. I have a lead from the battery in place to connect to. Whats the best way of joining the cables? Thanks, Malcolm

ok thanks looking at the crx 80. Are they simple to connect up? I have a double + and double - free in the place for it, left by the previous owner

ok brilliant thanks. Given the cost of engineers and new parts I think it makes sence to get a new model with warranty!

so tried letting some water out of top screw with no luck. have also tried running engine. Loads of smoke comes out now when trying to start. Am thinking it may be better to get a new one as found a direct replacement for £700 with 3 year warranty:https://www.bowerspartsonline.co.uk/brands/eberspacher/complete-heaters-kits/eberspacher-d4wsc-hydronic-4-12v-water-heater-12v-252257050000 Are these easy to replace like for like? Is it a simple disconnect and connect job? Thanks,