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  3. Xantrex Prosine 1000i Inverter neutral-earth bond

    in Boat Equipment

    Posted

    On 02/12/2019 at 22:32, MoominPapa said:

    We have its big brother, the 1800i. Absolutely stonkingly good piece of kit. Ours is at least 15 years old and going strong. It's neutral-earth bonded with no problems.

     

    We use the power-save feature, which reduces the standing current to very low levels. The procedure for enabling powersave is a right pain, so it's worth knowing that there's a jumper or dipswitch inside that changes the default at startup from powersave-off to powersave-on.

     

    MP.

     

     

    MominPapa was your Xantrex 1800i one of the models that had the Euro type mains outlet on it where on the inverter did you neutral bond it cheers.

  4. Can I cruise after applying for licence?

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    I would wait till 1st September and then you can have 6 month license as a new owner of the boat even if they caught you without a licence you would have 28 days to pay speak to your insurance company explain the situation that you are taking the boat to your home mooring without a licence till 1st September they are normally good.

  5. Why a Narrow Boat or GRP

    in General Boating

    Posted

    On 13/07/2017 at 12:59, Naughty Cal said:

    But who has mentioned narrow beam boats?

    The OP certainly didn't. In fact quite the opposite. The only people mentioning narrow beam are those confined to their tin tubes.

    Why would it be a wreck?

    Unless of course you make a habit of smashing your boat into things!

    but the question was asked on a canal forum

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  6. River canal Rescue, worth joining?

    in Boat Equipment

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    38 minutes ago, Ex Brummie said:

    After 28 years without membership, I joined last year. Pre RCR, the worst I had was a failed starter motor, which on Perkins 4108M is an out and out special, I was lucky to be in Lincoln and a short bus ride away from the Lucas Main Service agent. As we now cruise longer and further, (and the knees and back are not so supple), I reasoned that having a 'one call' number from anywhere in the country was an advantage. Silver membership also gives replacement parts cover, granted with some caveats, but this is still a good deal. You can't blame RCR for conditions, as there are always some who will push the boundaries bordering on fraud. Being a member does not stop you being responsible about boat ownership, with regular servicing, carrying first line spares, and carrying out minor repairs without their involvement. I accept there are some who would take the attitude 'If I'm paying for it, they'll jollywell provide it' but that is folk. I know some folk who carry a spare wheel in their car, but would still call the AA for a puncture.

    I carry spares on my boat for routine maintenance ie filters alternator belts spare alternator would I call them to replace an alternator belt no I would not, this is a part that has failed and like your starter motor is covered in their t & c, like your starter motor would you be happy if your starter motor failed and they told you its not covered due to age wear and tear,they also told me that if its the rubber seals in the injection pump its not covered yet as in their T & c  it states rubber seals that require routine wear and tear replacement are not covered yet this rubber seal is not something that you would replace on a regular interval or servicing. 

  7. River canal Rescue, worth joining?

    in Boat Equipment

    Posted

    Just now, mrsmelly said:

    Twenty years ago I would have done and indeed did do 99 percent of my servicing/repairs, however joints etc have made me somewhat change my views I suppose.

    this would have been easy for me to fix but I have heart disease and i`m under Papworth again  so look like more stents time I also have to look after wife who is a paraplegic.

  9. River canal Rescue, worth joining?

    in Boat Equipment

    Posted

    I`m more concerned about an item that is covered in their parts replacement not being covered due to age and the say gaskets or rubber seals are not covered yet I can`t see anything in the T & C about this , to me  if the say they will not pay due to age wear and tear then not unless the engine or parts are new then they won`t.

  10. River canal Rescue, worth joining?

    in Boat Equipment

    Posted · Edited by macc
    put engine type in

    ok what do you all think to this estimate. the fuel leak is from one of the injection pumps engine is a Isuzu 38.

    Dear Mr James Maccuaig, Please find below details of the work required. Job Number: 104392 Member Code: Craft Name: Supplier: 210642 Still Game RCR Details: fuel leak from the injectors from the bolts. Pictures below. Notes: Following on form your conversation with the engineer in the office, we have prepared and estimate to undertake the work to remove your injection pump and send to specialist for investigation. If the issue is due 'a unforeseen mechanical failure' then these costs will be covered by your RCR membership with just a £50 excess, and even if we find a broken spring or washer this will activate the claim. However as the pump is leaking and their is diesel in your oil there is a chance this is just a seal issue related to age and deterioration. Attend and disconnected pipes and remove injectors and injection pump/s Take for refurb and return and refit fitting new gaskets Bleed system and test This is an estimate so costs can go up or down depending on parts or labour used to complete your job. Any labour time outside of the estimate will be charged at £22.50 per half hour. All parts are charged at RRP. You will only ever pay for parts or labour that are used. Please note that this is a rough estimate based on a typical installation requirements. Item Name Quantity Unit Price Total Price Injection pump/s 1 £450.00 £450.00 Labour & travel over 2 visits 6 £40.00 £240.00 Canal Contracting Charge 1 £50.00 £50.00 Total Cost: £740.00 River Canal Rescue Ltd trading as Canal Contracting Company Registration No: 4126409 VAT Registration No: 823673325

  11. Why is it so hard to buy diesel?

    in General Boating

    Posted

    21 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said:

     

    A point made several times already in the thread!

    So what are the EA rules on licencing a hire boat? Or are you saying there are none?

    Were have i implied that they have no rules of course they have rules but they will not be the same as cart all i can find is their  Commercial vessel registration charges.

  12. Why is it so hard to buy diesel?

    in General Boating

    Posted

    On 02/09/2017 at 09:24, Mike the Boilerman said:

     

    Quite. What an idiot. 

    To get a hire boat licence, the operator must demonstrate to CRT he has a canalside premises with car parking and rubbish disposal (and a load of other stuff). As this bloke has neither we can deduce he is renting it out on a leisure boat licence.

    He says in the listing he does it all by phone and email, and tells potential buyers they can operate the business the same way which is demonstrably false.  

    but the boat is on ea waters it has nothing to do with cart.

  16. CART connection charge

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Actually, I should perhaps amend my previous comment on the practicality. The situation is not wholly analogous to 'pay-as-you-use' turnstiles in the country, because any such byelaws if passed, would become law and subject to criminal sanction.

     

    It would certainly be impossible to exercise total control as in preventing the relevant activities taking place without a licence, but the terms of the byelaws provide that any CaRT officer patrolling a section could demand sight of the licence on coming across any relevant activity. He could arrest any offenders on the spot, and a few such incidents would demonstrate that, e.g. walking a dog along the towpath without having your licence to do so in your pocket, would be to incur the risk of unpleasant consequences.

     

    Nonetheless, I still agree that it would be surprising if the Secretary of State approved such, supposing they survived the necessary public consultation.

    there is something already on these lines its called a rod licence.

  18. Two men dead, one on towpath?

    in General Boating

    Posted

    True. However I would rather drop dead from a heart attack than have a lingering death with cancer...

    would you realay, is that from personal experience,having had 3 heart attacks before 39 years old fitted with 3 stents and still suffer from unstable angina is not much fun ether it can also be a long painful death for some with no cure.

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