Iceni_exporer

Hi Got to Castlefield to find notices reserving the "tuning fork" Stafford Arms visitor moorings reserved for the Lymm CC visit. Had checked the BWC website for notices, based on Pie Eaters post, and it mentioned closure of these mooring in April, May , June and July at various times; but nothing for August. I'm tucked out of the way, which should be good for 2 days. Thanks for help Mike

Just moored near The Trafford Centre. Will be round to Castelield first thing and will update Thanks all for helpful advice Mike

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll get there in the morning and see what i can find

Hi johnmck I'm currently just NW of Wigan on the LL. Was hoping to stay in Manchester for 2 nights. If that doesn't work out, would like to moor somewhere is Sale where I can catch the tram into the city. I've moored at Lymm and various places West of Lymm but not near Sale. Any tips welcome Mike Hi IanD Well its not a big detour, I will pop by and take a look unless i hear its rammed Mike

Hi I was hoping to spend a couple of nights in Castlefield like i did pre-pandemic. Have read posts about most of the moorings are now permanent. With the Rochdale closed, what are the chances of finding a visitor mooring ? Probably arriving Friday 25th August Thanks Mike

Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated

Any tips on the best place to overnight before going into Liverpool. As the link doesn't open until 1pm it doesn't seem necessary to get too close the night before. Any suggestions welcome

Thanks for the advice, Moored there right now. Ideal for central Bath. Seems strange that there are so few rings and folks are tied to the newly installed fence.

Hi Any more recent information about mooring in the Bath area ? Would like to explore the city. Will be arriving from Bristol Mike

Thanks for suggestions/advice Mike

Hi I'm single handed heading for The Wolverhampton Flight. Is there anywhere safe to stop in the flight ? Wondering about spreading the challenge over 2 days Mike

Thanks for the suggestions and advice, much appreciated. Mike

Hi I am looking for a recommendation for a mooring somewhere near the Dudley Canal Trust/Black Country Living Museum. I intend to stay 2 nights midweek. Don't know BCN very well, have only moored in the centre previously Many thanks Mike

Thanks for the suggestions.

Hi I'm planning on doing Sharpness to Bristol during the summer of 2021. My current insurer requires a pilot for the leg from Sharpness to Portishead and the leg from Portishead to Bristol. Any suggestions on insurance companies that don't require a pilot on the Portishead to Bristol leg ? When I discussed the trip with Gloucester Pilots they suggested a lot less boats used a pilot for this part of the journey. My insurance renews in early summer so if there are any suggestions it might save me exploring a lot of dead ends. Many thanks Mike

Thanks folks for the advice. Surveyor didn't comment. I suspect blacked for sale ! Also previous owner didn't move that much prior to sale. I need to be there for the coming out of the water next time !

I have a steel narrowboat, 13 years old. The previous owner has applied a primer to the metal before the blacking. The blacking is sticking to the hull in places but not in others. Obviously i can only clearly see this above the water line. Should i be concerned and what should i do about it. My initial thoughts are that if there is either primer of blacking between the steel and the water its probably ok for rust prevention but poor for visual appearance, I would appreciate any advice from people with more experience of this topic.

Thanks Mr Norman Had a chat with your suggestion. Very helpful I will go and see him when I'm nearer as he advised that my issue was manageable for quite a while. Regards Mike

Thanks for the suggestion Mr Norman

Hi Can anyone recommend a marine electrician in the York - Doncaster area. I have a system with 2 alternators, a travel pack, inverter and Victron battery management system. The aux light on the panel ( Isuzu engine ) is intermittently on - worse when revs higher. Any suggestions please Mike

Thanks all for the suggestions - just what i needed

Hi I'm coming up the Trent and Mersey heading for Lancashire. Going on Bridgewater Canal and Leigh Branch. Can anybody suggest good sites to moor when in the more built up areas around Manchester and Wigan ? Many thanks Mike