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The heater is now out and I want to get rid of it.
It is probably 20 years old (it was on the boat when I bought it 10 years ago) but it worked perfectly when I had my BSS in April.
Thought I had unloaded it on Paloma Bob but this fell through as he is unable to collect and I won't ship.
If anyone wants it just let me know.
The boat is currently on the Shroppy heading for Nantwich.
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11 hours ago, Heartland said:
The most worrying aspect is the threat of violence, robbery and danger from receiving life threatening injuries when on the towpath.
No body wants to see a blue and white sign across the towpath stating "Police No Go Area"
There is no threat on the towpath.
Constant repetition of these worries just puts boaters off for no reason.
Of course, if you are referring to Cropredy, I can't comment with the same reliability!
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1 hour ago, Heartland said:
It was regarding Camp Hill- Small Heath where concern was raised. There seems to be a particular issues regarding there where walkers fear to tread.
As I said, a few posts ago, there is no reason for walkers to be concerned in this area.
I don't worry and I'll be 70 later this year - of course I don't look like a cop, nor a potential customer for the occasional "traders" along the stretch.
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14 hours ago, Captain Pegg said:
I think Selly Oak has become a lot more welcoming in recent times. The building of the Unite Students accomodation, the footbridge, the new winding hole and public space opposite and the general towpath upgrades that result in a lot of towpath footfall is a big improvement in making it feel a lot less isolated. It's still a bit gloomy under the bridges, particularly the southern one which is away from the development but I've never felt threatened there.
As for Acocks Green to Camp Hill it's pretty grim for sure but generally you can stay in mid-channel and mind your own business. I think anyone up to no good on the towpath is generally happy for you to mind your own business while they attend to theirs. I don't think most of them are much interested in what you're doing.
When we are off the boat (about 6 months of the year) we walk the dog along that stretch most days, I've never experienced any difficulty on the towpath.
I'm always impressed with boats (particularly hire boats) willing to use that route - there are more of them than you would expect given the general scruffiness of the surroundings.
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8 hours ago, nealeST said:
Hmm, not that I want to open a discussion about elec propulsion but good luck installing all that charging infrastructure canal side...
Vintage engine room for me please.
Will be interesting to see how many widebeams start appearing in the years ahead. I guess that probably means the end of 70ft boats along the lines of RW Davis, David Harris, Roger Fuller to name a few. Not to mention the maverick that was Steve Hudson. WW Anyway of finding out? If I had the funds available presently I'd buy one tomorrow....
I was on a 62 ft for the day last week. The owner has a cross bed. I'm 6'3...I can't do crossbreds. It got me thinking...I love boatman's cabins and engine rooms. The 62footer had all that but the cross bed is the fly in the ointment for me.
I grew up in Litherland feet away from The L&L. As long as I can get through Wigan from the south and head to the Albert Dock I'm very happy. Just have to keep sering Yorkshire the none boat way! I think I'm more of a Cheshire person these days anyway 😉.
I have four kids, two grown ups and teenager. Whilst I don't see six of us all at once it would be nice to have the capacity as I think I have years of extended family ahead.
Hairy fairy alert: I am a painter. I have romantic notions of an onboard painting studio...suddenly those 10/12 feet seem essential.
Well I'll start you off, my 70' Orion is one of only 10 still existing.
It won't be for sale tomorrow but that doesn't matter as you don't have the funds now. However I will be 70 this year and unfortunately may not live forever. Perhaps you funding improvement and my demise will coincide!
Interestingly (or not), I grew up in Ormskirk, a few miles from the L&L at Burscough.
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I'm not at all good at recognising boat types and after nearly 50 years boating, I'm not expecting to improve much now.
I'm always impressed when others say "an Orion, isn't it" as they pass mine - I cannot do the same alas.
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7 minutes ago, RickS said:
Afternoon.
Does anyone know of a wetdock with power that can accomodate a 66 foot boat that I can also stay on whilst I work please?
My marina does not let one stay on the boat whilst in the dock - I had no idea that this might be an issue (insurance I believe), which obviously would place a large additional cost for accomodation.
Thanks
I understand that Stone boats (just above Yard lock) do allow you to remain aboard in their docks.
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8 hours ago, M_JG said:
Edit wrong one , spelt differently
Yep, not the journalist but the boat builder.
Although he told me that he was moving out of boat building because the market for new boats was predominantly for 57' semi trads. and he found these boring to do.
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The boat had its BSS yesterday.
The examiner was Steve Heywood and he was a pleasure to have on the boat. Took about 2 hours to do the inspection in a thorough but reasonable manner.
Got a pass (which helped) but he also gave some useful advice.
I would certainly recommend him to anyone needing a BSS in Staffordshire or thereabouts.
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2 hours ago, nicknorman said:
Because you have to have something to carry it in, then when you pay for something you get a load of coins that clutter up the pocket. And then you get to the Supermarket queue and there has to be some old biddy/grey beardy flat cap bloke who spends 10 minutes counting out the 2p coins to make the payment for their tin of sardines. By comparison one waft of my iPhone has the bill paid, and no annoying coins in the pocket.
I haven't been to a cash machine yet in 2023, I think I might have been to one a couple of times in 2022. And I am not exactly a millenial yoof type, I am a state pension collecting oap.
How typical are you? I am also a grey bearded o.a.p - though I have never worn a cap of any sort since the 5th form.
I pay for everything less than £200 with £20 notes. The remaining £10s and £5s are useful for taxis/tips (I don't drive), while almost anyone will take the coins, there seems to be a street collection service.
I don't have an i-phone, I manage with an old Blackberry which has no internet access and is usually switched off. I know how to switch it on, it has a few pre recorded numbers, including RCR.
I don't understand the problem people have with cash, it's hugely convenient, or at least was till last night
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27 minutes ago, Captain Pegg said:
There’s no good reason to find out. Plenty of better places close by.Certainly, there is the Wellington, next door, but I was meeting some people. If I'd gone into the Wellington I probably would have stayed and missed my rendezvous.
I can't think of anywhere closer to the Good Intent than the Joint Stock (except possibly the Square Peg, you will never find me in a 'spoons pub), anyway it was in the wrong direction.
1 hour ago, M_JG said:Sign of the times I'm afraid.
I bought a coffee & cake yesterday from a guy in Citroen H van down by Tees Barrage. He too only took card payments. The reason he gave I thought was a reasonable one - due to the fairly isolated nature of the location he wanted to eliminate the chance of his cash being stolen.
It's a bit hard on the bar staff though, they look like they are not trusted with cash and also it's a big deal to buy them a drink.
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Many of you may think my experience yesterday evening was routine.
Thought it was truly weird - so weird that I'm mentioning it here.
Walking through central Birmingham I came across a pub - The Good Intent - which claimed to be the "first non-profit pub". I realise that there are lots of virtually non-profit pubs but this is the first that I am aware of which aims for that status deliberately.
Shaken by this concept I went into the next one (the Joint Stock) only to find that they no longer accept cash in return for their wares! I had to resort to a card to pay for a pint.
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13 minutes ago, LadyG said:
Enough is enough
I refer you to "Sexual aggression in Mallard ducks" a Phd thesis by (I think) Dr Helen Williams. Just reading the methodology is an eye-opener.
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Exactly, its down to experience, when I bought the boat (it was ten years old) it had two water pumps - one on the cold water and one on the hot - both Shurflo. I had to change four in the first twelve months, then I changed to Jabsco, today (nearly five years later) I still have the spare Jabsco that I bought at the same time.
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3 hours ago, MtB said:
Yep they obviously mean extra loading up the licence fee rises for CCers in particular. Very fair that would be in my opinion. Let's balance it up a bit eh? Us home moorers get a raw deal in comparison to CCers.
I have a marina mooring where I pay for twelve months although the boat is always out for about six of those months. This is a bit annoying but I don't feel it can be called "unfair" - it's what I agreed to in the contract.
I haven't thought about it much but I don't immediately see how I'm getting a "raw deal" compared to CCers. They don't pay £3,200 for a mooring but then again, they don't have a mooring.
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9 hours ago, MtB said:
And lots more would be saved. My GP has a sign on the door stating how many missed and wasted appointments each month. Runs well into three figures every month. If people had even a small financial interest in their treatment all those casually made and wasted appointments could be used by people who actually need them.
Works both ways - I recently went for my annual (it's been 3 years) diabetes 2 check.
My feet were slightly swollen (as they usually are, I'm 69, overweight and have type two diabetes, what do you expect!). This would normally pass without comment but a trainee was present at the examination so my feet presented an opportunity to show her how to organise a referral to the podiatry service.
So this week I turn up at the podiatry clinic, spend 5 minutes there (mostly taking my shoe and socks on and putting them back). Feet are fine.
A total waste of NHS and my time.
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Yes, any connection between the law and "justice" is purely coincidental.
Justice or fairness are very slippery concepts.
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6 minutes ago, Arthur Marshall said:
It's at the edges of what is obvious that the law becomes an ass, usually because it is trying to define the undefinable. Lickily, most of these opinions only affect a single case and the rest of us can get on with our lives without much bother. It's when politicians get involved you have to worry, because, being mostly not very bright, they can't write sensible laws. This is why lawyers get rich.
If in doubt as to who would win any legal case, just check who owns more property, then factor in who has most money, and there's your answer. Testing things in court is no way to decide what's right or wrong, true or false, and certainly not what is the best outcome.
In my experience it is "at the edges" that the law becomes interesting and the courts most useful. Matters where the precise meaning of statute has never come before a judge are, by their nature, uncertain and only the courts can give that certainty.
Parliamentary draughtsmen attempt to convert politicians ideas into reasonable legislation but there are always unintended consequences, often because of efforts to avoid ambiguity.
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6 hours ago, Bristolfashion said:
I've often wondered about the absolute paranoia displayed by certain marinas with their NO WINDING signs shouting at you. What would be the harm?
Presumably, up to a certain point, it's CRT waters anyway and, if a boat can wind without crossing the line, then they can. Perhaps the marina should be required to put some indication of where "their" water starts.
If I ran such a place, I'd have a big sign saying, "You are welcome to wind, but please give way to boats entering & leaving the marina - but wouldn't it be better to stop a while and buy diesel, gas, canal guides, roses & castles tat, a new boat, a permanent mooring, visit the cafe....."
If I was worried about a bit of "my" bank, I'd just install some meaty pontoon fenders.
3 hours ago, Ronaldo47 said:On my first venture on the canals in 1976, our mid-week turn-round was the pub at Fenny Compton wharf. We found the official winding hole occupied by two securely chained-up 70' BW buttys, leaving the only other winding option the nearby marina entrance with its "No Winding" notice. We only had to put the bows of our 60' boats a little way into the entrance and no-one came out to object.
I ignore "no winding" signs at marinas as I rarely have to use their water to complete a turn.
If in doubt I just go in, given space on the diesel wharf I will buy something, if there is not (quite common I have found) then I just go out again.
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1 hour ago, magnetman said:
I have found that the little rubber feet on pumps like Shurflo don't really deaden the sound. One way which did work on one of the boats was to not screw the pump to anything but cable tie it to a piece of that yellow scaffolding pipe foam cut open. Then just rest it on the surface wherever you are installing it.
Seems odd but it stops the noise being transmitted to the hard surfaces.
I had a few Shurflos before I knew enough to try something else.
They mostly were not working long enough for the noise to bother me.
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1 hour ago, Alan de Enfield said:
Which would defeat pretty much any form of security on a tin-boat.
The idea is to be more hassle to the crim than the next boat.
This is normally a sensible and pragmatic approach. One which works well against the random opportunist thief.
But I think diesel theft is a special case. In order to steal a significant amount of diesel, the thief must come prepared - bring containers or even their boat. A crowbar or angle grinder won't be much extra burden and the need will have been anticipated.
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What you need to grasp is that the majority of marinas do not/cannot offer residential moorings. If they did they would have planning issues and council tax complications.
However some marinas nevertheless do tolerate "live aboard" customers as long as they can plausibly tell the local planning department that they do not.
I have moored in three midland marinas, all had a no live aboard clause in the mooring contract. One strictly enforced this, both the others did not but they expected live aboards to keep their heads down. They want to be able to say to the authorities "he's living on his boat? I never knew that, how shocking, that is against our terms and conditions".
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53 minutes ago, Richard10002 said:
So who or what, is going to own all the properties that people want/need to rent. Not everybody wants to own a property, and not everybody can afford to own a property, so there is obviously a demand for rental properties......
Your plan would mean no homes for all these people, thus making them homeless...
Yet another ridiculous notion to which you give no thought
I don't agree with magnetman's original suggestion but it's not ridiculous.
If, as he suggests, legislation was enacted to prevent one person owning two or more properties, this would make no difference to the number of properties available - just to their ownership.
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Not really a good return for a faberge egg (unless it was more a bergen than a rucksack).
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He is the expert, if he doesn't think it's worth the petrol he may well be correct.
They seem to be worth a few quid on e-bay but I won't deal with all the faff.