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Strange that the ad. Doesn't mention compliance with a hire boat BSS or the additional licence requirements required by CRT.
I guess these types of hires are exempt............or perhaps not.
I think you'll find that Jessie is a properly licensed hire boat! Whereas most of the other ads for boats on airnb aren't so legit - see previous threads about dodgy boat rentals in London.
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Seconded. Great work and I've donated
Edited as donation complete
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Mod alert to merge topics
http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=69090 is the original
followed by http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=69168
Do keep up at the back ;-)
For the full story of how it went viral go to http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/everyones-losing-their-minds-over-this-map-of-berkhamsted-th
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What are the rules, both soft and hard. Is there an etiquette. If nobody is home, when and where is it okay not to ask, if ever?
3 abreast or any combination of 1 x fat boat and 1 x nb or 2 x fat boat generally bad idea. Try and tie direct to the land not to the next door boat so they are not trapped. Never moor anywhere you will cause an obstruction to the navigation. Think sight lines as well as actual width sticking out into the cut. I'm not going to go on about lock landings, tunnel waiting areas and service areas as in London they've had to paint the bollards yellow and blue respectively to prevent the common sense challenged from using them for 14 day moorings
Check out http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating-in-london/london-boating-bulletin for more handy hints and news and also the London Boaters FB page.
Oh, always worth knocking before breasting up, you never know if you've just moored against someone you don't want to moor against for all sorts of reasons starting with anti-social behaviour, rabid dogs, super loud gennies, unsilenced engine, someone who believes it's ok to burn their rubbish in their stove
or the local rave boat with monster speakers and they are all zombies or vampires who come out only at night. Ok, I'll get my hat and coat now and run out to get some popcorn,
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Really sorry to hear your sad news. I used to live on Ravens Lane and walked past Sam's lock every day on my way to the station when I did the commute into London. Another link with the past gone. Rest in peace Sam, finally re-united with Gladys.
Debbi
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Sorry for this off topic information request Debbifiggy When you were involved with "Save our Canals" did you come across a David Babsky who lived on an old Humber keel? The reason I ask is that the faded sign save our canals was painted on the side of Sabina H when I bought her and I had heard that she was involved. I am trying to find any information concerning her before she came into my hands......thanks John
I'm really sorry but I don't, there were lots and lots of people from all sorts of backgrounds involved in the Save Our Waterways protest movement of 2006/07 across the whole country. I don't know if the original SOW website is still somewhere on the web as all the events were on there, often with pictures. The late and much missed Mike Steven's also had lots of reports on his website along with pictures if anyone has a lnk to that. I thought his website had been preserved somewhere but I'm not sure if it's the whole site which was very extensive, informative and great reading.
Debbi
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first against the wall !!!!!
One of my close friends at Uni in the same politics lectures as me always said "among the first to be strung up from a lamp post" rather than "first up against the wall". I remember him fondly and even if he was probably one of the most rabid members of Militant in Bristol.
anyhow, getting back on topic, anyone bother today to go and see what was happening/disrupt the party/join the protest/whatever? From the photos on the MKnews website it certainly didn't look like more than 20 peeps, in fact probably less. Nothing like the old Save Our Waterways protest days when we got hundreds of people and a large number of boats for the very temporary blockade at Marsworth. Ricky was big too (thanks Clive and Sue and all) and lots of other places organised by lots of other people. We only moved boats at Marsworth into position for the blockade for long enough to give the press a good picture (same when we did Bulbourne) so didn't cause problems for anyone who needed to move. We all had a great time, boat banter then to the pub with live music. Happy days.
Debbi
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It did't happen. Well done CRT, Met police, LB's Hackney & Islington and most of all local boaters and residents who love the Regents Canal. Thank you. PS The cygnets, young coots, moorhens and ducklings also very glad to be alive.
Much love and peace.
Debbi
If you want to know why it was such a big issue check out Ytube Canalival 2013 and other similar links.
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No that barge is now on the bank and has been cut up into several pieces.
Darren
It never was a rubbish barge, I believe it belonged to the gravel people and I heard that they got really fed up with people dumping their rubbish in it. It got so full it nearly sank a few times. That would have caused a major problem with rubbish in the canal.
If you see a work boat/open hopper, don't assume it's there for you to dump your rubbish in it. You should only get rid of your rubbish at proper rubbish disposal points and if it's not domestic rubbish you do need to find a way of getting it to an authorised tip.
Debbi
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If I put my boat up for sale on brokerage in a marina do I need a CaRT licence or can do it on trade plates
If the location of the boat whilst on brokerage is a licence required area (lots of marinas are) then the answer is yes unless it is on trade plates or removed from the water. On other hand it might be one of those odd places like Whilton where you don't need a licence whilst in the marina. Check first and if you are not sure call CRT on 03030 404040
Debbi
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Debbi,
What is the CRT view on the approach taken by a company recently mentioned on the forum that offers "long term hire", but then goes on to state that they are selling you a minority share in the ownership of the boat for the duration of your "hire", and that the boat is licenced for continuous crusing?
I would direct that question to one of the Trust's Trade Team managers. Their contact details are available on the Trust's website business boating pages. The company I was thinking of in my original post was the one operated by "john the duck" who used to post on here some year's ago. You'll find more snippits on the Granny Buttons blog.
Debbi
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Sunday 27th & Monday 28th April in Berkhamsted - Friends of the Rising Sun and Lock 55 Grand Union Canal
Timings still to be finalised but likely to be 10am - 2pm on Sunday and 3 - 7pm on Monday. Sunday involves a litter pick from the pub down to Bank Mill Bridge along with some light vegetation management and prepping the lock gates and furniture for painting and hopefully painting the offside bollards and some of the lock furniture and gates. Monday will be finishining off painting including the towpath side gates and furniture. I don't see why we can't plant wild flower seeds in the verges too below the lock too but I'll check with the Trust first. All welcome. Senisible clothing that you don't find getting dirty or getting covered in paint advised. Gloves and small gardening hand tools such as hand forks, trowels and secatures a good idea for gardening type tasks.
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It won't be easy, for legal reasons. Better to buy a cheap boat, then sell it again after the six months. But good luck with finding what you want.
Be very careful and use the search facility on this site. If you are in London on CRT run waters the following applies to all boats used for residential lettings.
Residential LettingThese are boats let out for long term residential use.
In order to let a boat out for long term residential use the boat must be on a mooring that has consent for residential use.
Key ConsiderationsIn addition to a home mooring with planning consent for residential use, you will need to demonstrate that you have the right to access facilities such as fresh water, sewage disposal, rubbish disposal and fuel.
If you are on a secure mooring site where access to the site is via a code or key system, you must provide evidence that the other moorers on the site are happy for you to offer the boat for residential letting.
RegulationsYou will need:
- a commercial insurance policy giving third party and public liability cover for tenants.
- a Non-private boat safety scheme certificate.
- a full handover document clearly describing how to operate the boat and all of the equipment on board safely. This must include a 24 hour emergency call out service.
A copy of the regulations that apply to each sector can be found here
Insurance
You will need a commercial insurance policy that provides third party and public liability cover to a value of £2m.
Boat LicenceResidential boats will require a Business Licence. A price list can be found here
Other regulations
Other regulations may apply to your business. For example, boats let out for hire must have a Gas Safe Certificate. Please read our General Guidance section and make your own independent enquiries to ensure that you understand and comply with all the regulations relevant to your proposed operation.
Please submit an Operating Proposal if you wish to set up a new residential let.
Also read this
Renting a boat to live on, or hiring out your own boatHaving a boat as a home is an increasingly popular choice for some people, creating tempting opportunities for owners to offset costs. Our important message to both groups is to do careful homework first.
Renting out a boat isn’t just a simple matter of agreeing the terms and showing your tenant around the boat. There are important legal and safety issues involved that, if they’ve been ignored, could land you and/or the tenant in real difficulties, even ending in tragedy.
First of all, as a landlord, you have a duty of care to the tenant. Regardless of any written or verbal agreement, if the boat catches fire, or the tenant dies of carbon monoxide poisoning, it’ll be the owner or licence holder in the Coroner’s Court Dock. If you can’t demonstrate that you’ve met all the legal requirements, including having the right type of boat safety certification (the requirements are higher for rented out boats) and proof that you’ve gone through the handover procedure correctly, you may end up with a serious criminal conviction. If you’re thinking of letting out your boat for any reason at all, you need to talk to The Trust's business boating team who’ll help you get to grips with the requirements to ensure your boat is safe and your tenant is protected.
If you’re thinking of renting a boat to live on (or for any other purpose) make sure you do your research thoroughly before you start.
- The Residential Boat Owners’ Association (rboa.org.uk) is a great place to begin – they have chapter and verse on all the cons as well as the pros of living afloat.
- If you go to inspect a possible boat, make sure that it’s displaying a valid navigation authority licence – for boats on Canal & River Trust waterways, a square licence should be in the window facing outwards that clearly says ‘Business Licence’. If you have any doubts, drop an email to our customer services team at customer.services@canalrivertrust.org.uk (tel. 03030 404040) with the boat’s name and index number, explain that you’re thinking of renting the boat and ask them to confirm that it has the right kind of licence.
- Check that, if the boat has a home mooring, the owner of the mooring site has granted consent for the boat to be lived on by someone different.
There have been quite a few people in London who've ended up having very very bad experiences by renting "unofficially". I'm sure Lady Muck will be along shortly to share some tales of woe and I'm not going to say anything further about a cetain "company" that tried to do unofficial renting in London not that long ago.
Debbi
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I think you will find that the moorings at Perivale at Horsenden Hill aren't CRT moorings at all which is why they never come up on the auction list. Thanks for sharing your trip :-)
Debbi
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Yes it is a Robert Ives 29 probably with a BMC 2.5 diesel.
No, it was a 50HP Perkins. I know as I used to skipper that boat. I loved that little boat to bits. Best bit of working for BW that was.
Debbi
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Sorry, I couldn't resist and rose to take the bait.
http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/mooring
Debbi
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No I don't think it is but just a bit further south by the road bridge near the Swan and Bottle there is a winding hole by the office block just north of the road bridge.
HTH
Debbi
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Gosh...
Absolutely fascinating - my first canal holiday was on Kingfisher. But - these must be before 1965 rather than the late 1960s, as Ernest Thomas moved from Gailey to Calf Heath in 1965 - I think.
Jim, many thanks for posting this. Where did you get the booklet?
Joseph
Really interesting to see this. Thanks so much for sharing. Through work I got to know Robin, Raven and Eagle, sadly in not looking their best, the first two having sunk after quite a few years neglect. As far as I know neither Raven or Robin exist any more but Eagle was sold for restoration to a private owner.
Debbi
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Hi Debbi,
Are you sure they recommend removing the baffle plate and not the flue hood? I've just checked the manual for my Squirrel 1410 and the only recommendation is not to use the inverted hood inside the stove on the start of the flue in that instance?
Further, the last chapter of the manual goes on to say how to use smokeless fuels instead of wood in their stoves. Recommended at the side grate inserts that reduce the internal volume (or you can put a brick either side which is what I've done).
Not trying to contradict, just very different than what's recommended in my manual for the 1410 and the one I can find online
Yep, fitted the side grate inserts like you (cheeks) and they work fine. Can't remember now if it was the baffle plate or flue hood, will have to have another read. It does say in the manual you can burn smokeless fuels but it then goes on to say somewhere that it's not recommended and something to do with English regs (possibly to do with air pollution or smokeless zones? I'll have to have read of the green insert to the manual again). Also the guarantee is not valid if burn anything other than wood and also not valid unless fitted by a Morso approved installer! We've got the 4130 model with the airwash that only seems to work to keep the glass door clear if you burn wood. :-)
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Can anyone suggest or recommend the best coal fuel to use on my Morso Squirrel please.
This is the first time I have had one fitted on a n/b so would appreciate any advice.
Regards
Brum
We recently replaced our old Squirrel with a new one. The new Squirrel seems to be a much lower spec that the old one (which was 27 years old!) and we were suprised to read in the offical Morso bumpf that Squirrel's are intended only for use with wood and that in the UK only wood should be used. Also if using a short flue (as on most boats) the baffle plate must be removed. We've got a back boiler so the baffle plate had to be removed anyhow. We also bought some "cheeks" as this means the bottom grate is more protected from burning out and the air flow is improved as we generally only burn Taybright. Over the years this has become our preferred fuel as it is easy to control and on our old stove we could keep the fire in for up to 36 hrs without too much trouble. Still getting used to the new stove but hopefully we'll have it sussed soon. We are also considering getting some logs for early evening and weekend burning.
Debbi
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I do not do gentley, it is the only way to tell it. I do know someone who is selling a pontoon house boat (no engine), you could buy that, scrap it on site (as it will not go under many bridges) and move your boat onto the mooring.
I noticed what looked like a Hampton Hall Farm mooring on Boatshed Grand Union yesterday when looking at boats for a friend. Don't know if it's already sold. Seemed to be an awful lot of money! Certainly more than I have or could get a mortgage for.
Debbi
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What I really like is that 2 out of 3 pictures show active boating, one rural and one urban. The kingfisher shot is amazing.
Debbi
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It's going to be your new best friend.
Our old one was our best friend for 14 years and did well to last 26 years! Hopefully the new one we've installed will be just as good. Had our first fire and have been very impressed with the efficiency of the back boiler. Our old one had a fire brick in front of the lower part for some reason. Lashings of hot water and even the radiator in the bathroom got warm. Very happy.
Debbi
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We had the same issue over the weekend.
The back firebrick isn't needed anymore and the side ones have to be put in before the boiler is screwed into place...
Also if you had a heat shield on the back of the stove that you removed before drilling the backplate out for the boiler make sure that you refit the 4 screws (even though you cant use the heat shield anymore).
H
Looks like they have found a solution to the heat shield issue. They've drilled bigger holes in it so that it can be re-fitted. Thanks for the tips about the firebricks. They are still cursing that instructions weren't supplied. Thank goodness for the internet!
Debbi
Who is looking forward to being toasty warm once the stove is fitted although if the sun keeps shining like this the new Stove won't have its first fire today.
Edited to avoid upsetting the grammer police ;-) and to say fire now inside boat and pipes being connected to back boiler. Getting excited now.
or the local rave boat with monster speakers and they are all zombies or vampires who come out only at night. 
Sorry for this off topic information request Debbifiggy When you were involved with "Save our Canals" did you come across a David Babsky who lived on an old Humber keel? The reason I ask is that the faded sign save our canals was painted on the side of Sabina H when I bought her and I had heard that she was involved. I am trying to find any information concerning her before she came into my hands......thanks John
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You still shouldn't leave the gates open, river fed or not, they are mainly piddling small chalk streams towards the summit so not that much of a feed to keep the levels up. Also some of the gates leak badly. Rising Sun is particularly bad at the moment. If you don't close the top gates the short pound between Rising Sun and Raven's Lane is empty in no time. Don't know yet when the Trust is going to fix it.