Bronmar

Sorry, should have said it's a 'normal' cross double rather than one in a boatman's cabin.

Hello, I'm looking for information on the average height of a cross double bed. I've taken delivery of a new boat and a) didn't specify the height of the bed, as a consequence it's 22" without the mattress foolishly didn't think to check before taking the boat c) presumed the boat builder would use some common sense and put in a bed that maximised the width below the gunwhales. When made up the mattress comes to within 2" of the gunwhale so anyone taller than 5'6" can't stretch out. I'm challenging the boat builder who is willing to lower it but at my cost! I'd like to quote some bed heights as I think he's being unreasonable. Any info gratefully received. Many thanks PS should have said it's not boatman's cabin cross bed.

Have you chatted to boaters along the canals in your area? They often know of boats for sale locally and the pro's/cons of the boat. I too have a devoted and enthusiatic cocker spaniel. First boat had a cruiser stern, current boat has a trad stern all the falling off to date was from the cruiser stern mainly due to getting carried away at the sight of all those ducks, moorhens etc within tantalising reach. He is now older and wiser! He now wears a harness on the boat as it's better than a collar for fishing him out. Metal pilings and concrete walls make it virtually impossible for the dog to get out and onto the towpath unaided. Have fun searching!

Hi Adam, many thanks for the offer, I'll bear it in mind. I'm currently on the GU south of Braunston. Re the fumes etc, yes I'm getting an oven full of 'smoke' with an accompanying diesel pong when I attempt the lighting. Is the servicing difficult and does the oven/hob need removing to do it?

Hi Adam. I'll check the sequences when I'm back on the boat and let you know. I did wonder if it was flooded, how can you check? Also wondered if the external temp affects the fuel flow? No, not been shown how to service the cooker or the fire! I understand the oven was the first the boatbuilder had installed so he may not be too sure himself, I'll ask. Thanks Bronwyn

Hello Adam, I've been reading the forums since joining but this is my first 'post' and it's the topic of the Wallas cooker that prompts it. I took delivery of my new boat in late August 07, it's fitted with diesel cooking and heating. I'm developing an 'understanding relationship' with the Kabola 3d stove and the Wallas hob is brilliant. I had my first attempt using the oven last weekend. After a number of failures at lighting, locking out and resetting etc, I gave up. The oven made the same noises as the hob but instead of the temp light staying on after the 'smoothening' it went to flashing/cooling down and the oven, and subsequently the boat, was full of fumes. I rang Kuranda on Monday who said that based on what I'd told then they couldn't be sure what the problem was but it sounded as if it was an exhaust issue and advised I contact the boat builder. I did this and as I'm not moored far from them they came out but but they were also unable to get the oven functioning but assured me it had been lit and run successfully when the unit was installed. I'm waiting to hear that Kuranda are on the way but in the meantime any ideas? Thanks Bronwyn