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  1. 13-10
    I've got a woodburner at home. I have to take out the stove and flue pipes to sweep the main chimney. When I put it back each time I use fire cement to create a seal between the flue pipe and the stove to ensure no smoke etc leaks out the sides. I'm maybe over cautious but I've always done it, doesn't take more than a minute
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    What did you use to create the seal between the stove and chimney, was it just stove cement
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    We use Collidge&Partners who were recommended to us. The cover seems pretty good for the money, they also offer discounted membership of River Canal Rescue
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    Jasons Cradle has become a bit of a generic term for this sort of recovery system. They all operate in the same sort of way though and are pretty effective, the hypo hoist is a good bit of kit especially with the centre ladder
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    They're not exactly what you'd call elegant but they do work well and the design means someone can also get themselves out of the water using it as well
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    Jason's cradle might be an option. Relatively easy and compact to stow and could be hooked on the hand rail when needed to be used
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    I think insulation is the way to go, maybe try something like the stuff on this link which can be moulded to the shape of the boat http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAMPERVAN-VAN-FOIL-INSULATION-FOAM-DEFENDER-SOUND-PROOFING-DEADENING-CARPET-T5-6-/272084102902?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
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    Thanks to all who pointed me in the direction of Tony's excellent site My target for the end of this year is to be able to do my own servicing and repairs Hopefully between sites like Tony's, the repair 'bible' mentioned and this forum should be achievable
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    I shall keep looking
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    Do you mean this one https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=22536886491&nomobile=true&nomobile=true
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    Cheers Ronnie, I'm all for saving a few quid
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    Cheers Robbo, I'll have to start saving my pocket money for that one
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    Happy New Year all Could folks recommend decent books for basic boat engine and electric maintenance/fault finding Thanks
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    Thanks for that
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    Sorry if I'm asking a stupid question but whats 'cycling' in this context
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    Might be worth putting a piece of vermiculite fire board behind it. A piece that size should only cost about a tenner
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    On the subject of diesel bug treatment. Can folks recommend good additives. Also do I need to use a marine specific one or can I also use automotive treatments
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    Brev (Italy) make safety harnesses mainly for marine use I've come across guys using them on safety/workboats and they can hold a hell of a weight so like you said would imagine they wouldn't be cheap Careful if you google harness as there are some interesting options !!!!!!!!!
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    On our stove at home we use a scourer and water when the stove is cold, I did manage it with the stove on just left the door open for about 15 minutes If you're using dry wood you shouldn't have to clean it very often
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    The website quotes 24 hours for the Fertan to work and allow 48hrs for the Keelblack to cure. It says allow 4-5 days dock time, is that about right or are they still being optimistic I'm going to book a dry dock for a week so think I'll have enough time for either that or traditional blacking
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    Very true. Just need to decide which bulls##t to opt for
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    Thanks Tony will follow the advice from yourself and others on here. Have to say if the bumf about Keelblack is correct I'm tempted to use it
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    Tony-from what the bloke at the marina said its this stuff http://www.marinechandlery.com/international-intertuf-5lt Thanks for the advice Dr Bob I'm thinking maybe April time to do it (I'm north of the border so 15C at any time of the year is a struggle )
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    I phoned the marina that did it a couple of years ago for the bloke I bought it from. They say they use 'Intertuf', would I be best to use that make again
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