Jak

Sadly, this dies about sum up the town basin. Yes. ACS are a nice bunch. Very welcoming and great facilities in the new basin. Hell of a waiting list though….

Hi Martyn. I live in Aylesbury, but not on my boat. There are six residential moorings just by the Aylesbury basin. It was re-developed a few years ago and the Aylesbury Canal Society moved to a new Marina called Circus Field a few miles up the arm. We were promised waterside restaurants and bars. The truth is that it’s pretty stark. Big new Waitrose, Premier Inn and buildings for the college. I’d not want to live there. Aylesbury itself is ok. Hope this is of some help!

I got this too. Nowhere near London for more than 5 years. Someone got it wrong for sure!

Very similar to my own early 80s boat. Be sure it’s solid and you know what you are taking on. A survey is a must. It may even save you money in the end as usually any bad points on the survey can be used to negotiate on price. Projects can be fun.

Looks like the previous owner was a bit of a bodger. Time for someone more competent!

Still available, Just ordered it for £5 ?

I don’t mind the smell of Blue TBH. It’s not that strong and gotta be better than sh*t!!

Last week Another boater gave me this as a tip to help stop my mooring silting up. I’d no idea it’s against the license terms (perhaps I should read what I’ve singed!).

This! I deliberately use 95ah batteries as 3 of them fit in a box which only held 2 x 110s.

Yep. Virgin uses EE which is generally rated as having the best 4G coverage. I’ve been using EE for a couple of years now. Though I believe many boaters have taken up the 3 unlimited data deal and are pleased with it. The point for me is that EE don’t currently do unlimited data so that’s why we have gone to Virgin. My Buzzard 2 car WiFi 12v cig lighter device works with both EE and now on the Virgin unlimited deal. Though I’m lucky I wired the boat’s 12v cig sockets above the gunnels next to windows from what Tony has said! Other options are available. But as of now only the 2 unlimited data deals. I need unlimited data as we stream all our telly (really could not be ars*d with putting up the aerial pole and retuning unless absolutely necessary). Just letting you know what works for us FYI. Cheers, Jak.

Good point Tony. My cig lighter socket sits at the bow by a window and works well.

I bought the device (a Buzzard 2 car WiFi dongle) on ebay and then ordered the SIM on Virgin's website. The device is badged as for EE but it works for Virgin too. As I understand it they use the same network.

This works well for us, handy as it plugs straight into a handy 12v "cigar lighter" socket on the boat or car. Also now (from today) with unlimited 4G data courtesy of Virgin mobile!!