Workhorse

I moor on the Stort at Roydon Mill and It really isn't a problem. In fact its quite good fun. Sheering Mill Lock is under repair at the moment, leaks like a sieve, but its only down for a couple of days.

I have recently fitted a new Lee Sanitation toilet and would like to use a toilet cleaner which is kind on the environment. Any recommendations?

What is a converter?

When I bought my NB there was a certain amount of rust in the engine area, this is only on the floor area. Not under the engine, but on either side. I know the cause, blocked drainage holes and engine plastic overflow pipe from beneath the fill cap. The rust is not loose, its just rust coloured steel and I wish to treat it. Should I use a red lead straight on to it, or should I use some other form of treatment. What I don't want to do is carry out a paint job down their, only to find its all wrong.

Hi Snibble Won't be around that area until around the 29th, might bump into you. We'll look out for you. James

Hi Mark Talking of Stonebridge Lock, hows the moorings around that area, and is their anywhere to get a meal? James

Hi Snibble Our boat name is Out of Sight. Where about are you moored, I'll keep a look out for you. Can't be sure we'll be able to stop for a drink, pretty tea total actually, well the odd glass of wine. Lets wait and see. James

Hi Gillie Do you turn right into the Lock, or should it have been "turn left"?

I am due to go from the Thames to Bristol in about a week, and would like some advice on approaching the Woolhampton Lock No. 94 going up stream from the bridge. Is it much of a problem?

Would I be right in saying, the heart is in the mouth while trying to secure the boat.

Can anyone advise on mooring against a natural river bank. Not only have you got to stop as close as you can to the bank, but you have got to get off, drive in the mooring pins, and tie up before the boat slips away in the direction of the current. What is the best way of approaching this problem.

Thanks for information Steve

I'll be passing through London next Tuesday, and will want a mooring around the Paddington Basin area. What's the chance's

Bit of advice, can anyone give some advice on where to purchase food on the K & A. I'm not talking pubs, more in the line of food shops.

Thanks Ken With all the advice given, I should be able to muddle something together. James

Where did you get the Aluminium Pole, and what size is it length and diameter?

We will be leaving Teddington Lock and making for Brentford. Can I expect any problems with the tide when trying to enter the cut leading up to Brentford Lock?

Thanks Mark, I'll keep your offer in mind. James W

I'll have a look on Thursday. Hope that's the problem. Out of interest, can I use a Suitcase dish kit. I would imagine it would offer a better reception, especially during our journey. I was under the impression that all satellite systems were on a fee basis, like Sky etc.

No, back at home, will be their again on Thursday.

Switch, I didn't know their was a switch. It wouldn't have been so bad if they had given any instructions. By the way, the unit I'm using is either 12 volt or 230 volt. Got it from Camping and General. Looks the same as that which Omniview supplied.

Thanks NB Willawaw, once again you've so helpful, many thanks

So much information. The amplifier is not showing any light, so that could be the problem. I did connect the aerial direct to the set, and on search, got one very fuzzy picture with sound. AS far as connecting to the amp. yes, the connections are correct.

I will be travelling up the Thames from Brentford to the mouth of the Kennet, and will possibly need pump out facilities. I know there are facilities at certain locks, but can we use the BW pump out card, or do we pay the lock keeper.

I have just installed a small 17" television, and find the reception to be nil, not a sausage. I have used a Maxview Omnimax touring aerial complete with the little tuning box for strong/weak signals. All the connections are right, and its operating off of a 230 volt supply, not an inverter. The boat is sitting under some willow trees, would this effect the signal, or am I doing something wrong.