Jak
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Sure you have seen this...
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This really needs to be pinned and added to the FAQ. I learned something!
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That's impressive though. I only get 14v with the motor running.... Edit. Cross post with MtB. Sounds like I've a normal reading
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By Grabthar's hammer, by the Sons of Warvan, you shall be avenged!!
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Found it
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As a father of 5 boys I agree. And we did teach them how to swim. Sure you are old and wise now, but 13 year olds aren't!
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Much the same. Daft really but there's a community thing going on here, which is a good thing.
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Ok cool
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Yep. Something to watch out for with all 12v devices when you're charging. I know my Cello 12v telly can handle it, thankfully!
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Bump! Not that late and someone local might yet read this thread.
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It's a shame there's no one local seen this. I'm in Buckinghamshire
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No signs to warn that jumping into the canal is a bad idea for a non-swimmer? Tragic that a 13 year old boy has died, but this wasn't even a lock. There should be warning signs every 10m down the towpath?
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Thanks Tony. Your advice is very welcome. The PO kept EVERYTHING so I have the BMC repair operation manual and Hurth gearbox installation, operations, maintenance booklet.
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How much solar do you have Chubby?
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Much appreciated. I suppose the big difference is any experience I've had is with 4 and 8 cylinder petrol engines. Never had a reason to go anywhere near diesel. Mrs J doesn't understand but I want to get to know the boat and at least take care of any basic maintenance and repairs. All advice very welcome, thanks.
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Thx Dave. I'm a reasonably competent 1980s/90s car mechanic, but this is our first narrow boat. I'm already learning a hell of a lot by reading the posts on here over the last couple of months. I'm tempted to take up a policy and then not bother renewing if managing ok... Edit: will definitely be stocking up on some spares. Any tips, apart from the obvious I might guess from running old cars?
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The glorious BMC 1500 diesel.
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Thanks guys. Very helpful.
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My boat is working properly and has been / will be regularly maintained. But she's an old girl (1990) and I have been thinking about breakdown cover, which I always have on our cars. I've heard people mentioning RCR and see they have various levels of cover. But wondered what other owners do in practice. Do you use any breakdown service and is it any good? Thanks!
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