Catriona

Thank you again for your advice and quick responses. We greased and nappied and, good news, the water is no longer coming through. And it looks like we found the spot (the sorry picture is attached). Next up, milliput. Is it worth treating the rust before applying the milliput or are we kidding ourselves it would make a difference? We were glad of the sunny and calm weather yesterday when wrapping the hull. Those who manage to do that on the high seas are incredibly brave! Sincere thanks Catriona

Looks like I'm due a swim. Planning on the nappy, the silicone injection, and the sandbag with constant battery vigilance on top. Thank you for your kind suggestions and for giving some hope! Tracy, thank you also for the painful warning. Will update, and likely ask more questions... Much appreciated Catriona

Good point. Springfield Marina, London. Will have battery on again to test the pump in approx 30 mins.

Hi all Recently purchased first boat. No survey due to virus. Narrowboat was sitting on silted ground in water until recently when silt was cleared. Today began scraping off rust inside to paint the inside hull. Water is entering the hull fairly quick. Seems like it's coming from the welds. Two independent experienced boaters checked it today and are concerned it will sink if left. We turned off the battery and moved the bilge pump from sealed engine stern to aft cabin where the leak is. I'm moored in a Marina which is shut down and not yet operating post virus. They are not able to help lift out the water. The engine isn't running so can't motor elsewhere. Anyone know any way to get this boat out the water to be inspected and repaired?