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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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    Breakdown cover?

    Jak replied to Jak's topic in General Boating

    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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    Generator

    Jak replied to Timx's topic in New to Boating?

    How much solar do you have Chubby?
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    Breakdown cover?

    Jak replied to Jak's topic in General Boating

    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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    Breakdown cover?

    Jak replied to Jak's topic in General Boating

    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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    Breakdown cover?

    Jak replied to Jak's topic in General Boating

    The glorious BMC 1500 diesel.
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    Breakdown cover?

    Jak replied to Jak's topic in General Boating

    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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    Hi. I'm no handyman I'm afraid. But I am moored behind Tesco. Except this week when CRT advised us to move while they do some maintenance! Cheers, Malcolm.
  14. Jak
    Hi James. Are you moored behind Tesco in LB?
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    Cheap to run as a live aboard. And CRT can't charge you for a license if it's parked on the towpath?
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    RoadFi

    Jak replied to Ex-Member's topic in New to Boating?

    I have the EE version of the car WIFI stick that plugs into a 12v socket and am really pleased with it. Works on 4G and can even stream video on laptop without any interruption. Not that I would want to as on pay as you go it's not cheap to do! (Web and email fine).
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    So gland to have bought a trad stern now. Chuck another log on the squirrel! Reminds me of an old convertible car and all the heat from the footwells.
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    Bad Luck

    Jak replied to dm6045's topic in New to Boating?

    You will get there I'm sure. We have been very lucky. Started off with 40k in mind and fallen over a local boat with a genuine seller for half that. The full buyers survey giving confidence to go ahead. The right boat will find you
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    You may have a more significant leak. A properly sorted stem gland is not going to sink you. The PO left Ajax for months at a time. As suggested you need to look at the drip rate. Should only be a drip every few mins or something isn't right...
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    A small 'Leak' from here is normal afaik. It's certainly my been experience despite regularly doing the greaser. But this is a tiny amount of water and why we have bilge pumps. How long are you leaving the boat unattended?
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    I use a flameproof casserole dish and recommend Ultimate one-pot dishes by Alan Rosenthal: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-One-Pot-Dishes-delicious-one-pot/dp/0091960541/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479662539&sr=8-1&keywords=ultimate+one+pot+dishes
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    Agreed Mike.
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