El Tel

Hi yes it seems they sit on the plate but i think i need to maybe check what heat the fan can take? Makes sense to mount as far back as possible. Thanks for the reply

Many thanks. Most fans I saw have a small footprint but I shall try your suggestion regards

Hi just purchased a Refleks 2000K which has the ring around the top. I am struggling to find the correct fan that will surely sit across this ring and not on top of the hot plate. Any clues anyone? Thanks

Interesting comments i went to a very well known builder in Sheffield this year and found them quite complacent and tried to steer me away from what I wanted. My response to the bow issue or anything else you are paying a lot of money for is to specify exactly what you want and ask can they do it. Simple really but as in all things where you are having something done is to get it in a contract and visit regularly

Really useful sensible information. Many thanks people.

Hi. Thanks for the reply. Yes I think second hand newish may be my better option with some compromise. I have a few visits booked in this year and am taking in loads of info, as a live aboard it’s a serious decision so I want to try and get it right 1st time if I can although any amount of high spend is not to be decided lightly. To be honest I am very impressed with the build quality I have seen at the moment and managed to get aboard 5 boats at Crick. Ive just joined here so I’ll be reading through posts to get up to speed thanks

Hi im new to narrowboating but have owned a sml river cruiser before so know some things. Looking to sell up after Christmas and move onto a live-aboard 60’ reverse style semi trad but I think I am going to have an issue with build time on a new boat . Consequently I am looking into what I can get a few years old that is near my spec as I didn’t want to be staying with friends for more than 6 mths. It seems a very busy industry with a builder at the weekend open day quoting me 2 years!!! Fact gathering so far.