Momac

In 1976 my interests involved nothing related to boats although my interest in motorbikes and their maintenance became a lifelong interest in mechanical things. I had a summer job labouring for a builder during which I developed muscles that I regret I have not maintained,

The 14 day rule isn't applicable everywhere . There are locations where 2 or 3 day restrictions apply. So C&RT can make up whatever restrictions they wish. Not having enough water to navigate is quite a good reason to stay longer .

Birds don't have babies . They have chicks which hatch from eggs.

I did use a lot of electricity once which proved to be a faulty battery charger . The fault may well be on the boat so should be investigated.

Yes . Pay up .C&RT need your money.

Could the inlet hose be collapsing due to the extra vacuum created as the pump speeds up with engine revs? The hose has to have sufficient stiffness to resist this.

Our boat is often moored far from any shop. We may eat out if there is somewhere that looks promising. Usually a longer cruise is a mix of eating in and out. Pubs and restaurants are not necessarily open for food 7 days a week. We may well have up to 3 days supplies including some oven ready prepared food that needs to be kept chilled, salads and dairy products including milk. Then there is the Pepsi and of course the Prosecco. (Reminds me I need to stock up with both).

If including Farndon that makes it eleven PS While Aquavista manage 29 but don't own them all

There are already a small number of residential permissions at Farndon marina (on boats). I don't mind that since its good for security. I don' t know the exact details of the permissions already in place but suspect that might allow some floating lodges to be installed as long as the rules already existing are obeyed. After all a floating lodge isn't much different in principle to a boat.