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  1. Una
    Yes - we tried the boat electricians but none were available so we ended up with a house electrician. It was a gamble and it didn't pay off. Never mind - we're going for boat mechanics now and will take our time. The only thing is, the CRT might not appreciate the time it's taking us being stuck in the same place!
  2. Una
    He's tried hitting it but no joy. Time for a mechanic, I think. Just trying to find someone who's available.
  3. Una
    There was a burnt out wire but not in the engine.
  4. Una
    Thanks, Tony. Will tell him to try that.
  5. Una
    Nothing - he was useless and recommended a new battery, nothing more.
  6. Una
    My son's battery died and wouldn't take any charge so he bought a new one. He's installed the new battery so the electrics on the boat are all up and running. However, the engine still won't start. It simply clicks and smoke is coming out from the engine. There's no turnover sound. Could this be the starter motor?
  7. Una
    No - he’s not always the easiest to get hold of! I know he has an electrician taking a look on Thursday...
  8. Una
    Good point. Will check. Thank you.
  9. Una
    Think I’ll just leave well alone. Thanks
  10. Una
    That sounds lovely and simple - cereal box sounds good too. Thanks for sharing.
  11. Una
    Thank you for that. It does sound a fiddly operation. I may use a mechanic. I really don't understand all the mechanical terms you're using - I'd prefer to watch an expert in action - however, I'm no longer convinced that the thermostat needs changing. Think I might wait for signs of steam and hot burning smells... I'd still like an engine service though.
  12. Una
    And we will not ignore clouds of steam or hot burning smells... Any recommended mechanics in Central London would be very welcome.
  13. Una
    There, now I've learnt lots more about thermostats. Thanks very much. I do need a mechanic to check out the engine though.
  14. Una
    Thank you. You're convincing me to leave well alone. As it's a new 'old' boat, I think the best thing would be to have the engine serviced so that we know where we stand. Is a service expensive in London? Anyone have any great contacts? Finding it tricky to upload a photo for my profile - all are deemed to large.
  15. Una
    Lots of useful advice there. But isn't there a recommended shelf life for thermostats? Won't they all eventually fail - I thought that was the danger: that it suddenly fails and causes expensive damage to the engine when the thermostat itself is a very cheap piece of equipment.
  16. Una
    It's a 38ft Cole Craft semi trad BMC 1.5 engine. Access to the engine is easy enough in the engine room.
  17. Una
    During my RYA course, I heard about someone's thermostat breaking/failing - don't know what the term is - and this costing him a fortune in engine repairs. He was kicking himself for not having replaced the thermostat earlier and recommended that, on our new 'old' boat, we replace ours as a precautionary measure. I'd like to. How easy is it to change?
  18. Una
    Yes, thanks Twooh 10. I've been in touch with them. Waiting to hear back.
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  20. Una
    Yes - will do. Hoping the boat'll be chugging along nicely later.
  21. Una
    190mm! Yes - I really think it could be a case of that. My son moved the boat and all was fine until he turned off the engine. Someone had messed up at a lock and there wasn’t sufficient water to continue at the time so he stopped the engine and it wouldn’t start again. Will check the multi plug connector. Thanks for your suggestion.
  22. Una
    Another great idea - where do I get one of those?
  23. Una
    Thanks for the advice
  24. Una
    When you say 'get someone to look at it' - who? Would it be someone from one of the marina's?
  25. Una
    We have a CO alarm, heat resistant paint underneath and a mirror surround. Seems fine but I'd just like to know there are no leaks.
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