LadyG

A substantial increase in boater fees would 3ncourage the govt to reduce their funding.

I dont go aground, often, if it is shallow I proceed slowly and if I hit a bank I throw it in to reverse pdq, check behind for branches! On a river i usually keep well out from the bends where sand might form a bank. Generally, i keep the boat in the centreline of the canal where it is deepest. If someone comes in the opposite direction I knock the throttle off and move gently to the right of the centreline. He should do the same. I keep my pole, on the roof at the back, but not right against the rail on the roof as I may have to grab the edge of the roof. My pole lives inside most of the time, its not full length.

Great stuff The forum loves a new topic, as we can wait till the Q is answered, usually in first three posts then we can waffle on about slightly related anectdotes. It keeps your topic on top.

Well, I dont do any driving or towing these days, but when i did, I could have two big hunters in the back, its important to drive cautiously when the load is not just a few sacks of coal. The vehicle behaves differently.

Nope, i just potter along, and comply with the rules. If im not sure, i ask the callcentre, or the regional lucencing officer. Rare event.

Kidde

But he only has to do that once, ..... Memories of my father, who decided to reverse the brand new double glazed caravan down the driveway, which was sloped, they did indeed reverse, at speed! Fortunately the caravan stopped on a retaining wall before take-off. No worries about the boat.... it will float

Just try to avoid reversing in a tight area, and make sure the rules are followe. Essentially the vehicle must be up to the job, heavier than the trailed weight. I think your licence shows the categories you can drive.

My understanding is that RCR do not employ the people who do the callout. I assume that the businees who does the work invoices the RCR. This accounts for his business hours, his mileage, and his materials. RCR must be doing the sums to make the subscriptions work profitably. They need to factor in rising costs, in the case of fuel, this can fluctuate, therefore the customer needs to be charged for the increase over the base price, the base price being the price which was used for the costings. RCR dont charge for individual mileages as this is unknown when the subscriptions are cslculated.

My heater sits next to the rear steps in little ventilated box. No aesthetic issues I would have thought plumbing, electrics, and diesel access would be the deciding factors.

Is that a new rule, or rather your own rule PS what is your status,

While I am not against a poll, its a good thing I feel that im not able to influence the CRT, so I just have to accept their decision, which will be a bean counters calculation.

No, its £15 less commission, profit is levied on turnover as i am sure you know . The business doing the work will charge the RCR, this will be normally be costed and invoiced before end of month, there is a lag. So RcR just average it out, as their customers are generally subscription, so dont xpect to pay per mile from the engineers base .

You are correct, its in my DNA, when I had ponies ( I was known as Exploding Chestnuts), I did not follow the sheep, its more interesting to create discussion than to say nothing. Obviously I am usually right

A big guess. House will cost more than a boat, but bricks and mortar are a better investment in the long term. There are many factors to consider that mean living on a boat with three children is only for the most dedicated, but they might get benefits equivalent to earning £65K if in bricks and mortar. Rent is paid and no hassle. The single liveaboard is not going to get these benefits and might be expected to get a job! They can rentaroom, or buy a boat, which certainly seems more attractive.