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3 hours ago, Tony Brooks said:
It is just interesting with all that is going on at various times.
So that's a positive then, thank you!
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3 minutes ago, Dorlan said:
As Tony wrote, it's an interesting place to be, especially where we are!
Not sure if I read this correctly - is it an interesting place to be, or an "interesting" place to be? 😂
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Thank you Tony! I'd go with a bird noise over a yard!
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27 minutes ago, john6767 said:
We moor there in Meadows marina, the pricing is different to Locks marina, so you need to understand how that works. It works well for us and I like having a well stock chandlery on site, and the knowledge that if there are engineering issues that I can’t deal with there is help for that.
Thank you! Do you personally prefer Meadows over Locks? If so - why?
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So based on replies - it seems it's the same approach as if setup cctv on land!
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Thank you very much for the feedback, everyone! Graham and Tonka - thanks for the PMs!
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Hey guys
I'm looking into installing an alarm system to send notifications to my smartphone and a CCTV solution to store video in the cloud. Are there any well-known kits that can be installed, or would it be the same type of alarm on doors and CCTV setups as you would install in a house?p.s. I do it for my own piece of mind. I understand that I won't be able to drop everything in the middle of the night and drive for a few hours to the boat if the alarm is triggered.
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Hi guys
We are considering Calcutt Marina for our non-residential mooring. I had been there a few times years ago, and I've managed to find some feedback, but again - nothing relatively fresh, and I know things have changed after Covid.
So I'd be very grateful if you know anything about Calcutt mooring s or if you have any recent experience with it and can share it here! Thank you!
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Thank you very much, everyone, for your comments! Very valuable and insightful, as usual!
I'm going with the Vetus solutions - it seems everyone's happy with it, and it's a well-known solution across boat builders and service people, so we won't have any issues servicing/maintaining it long-term.
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35 minutes ago, Tony Brooks said:
Note that the PSS seal, and I doubt the others, are water lubricated. It is the associated shaft bearings that are water lubricated.
PSS is marketed as a maintenance-free solution, yes it is more expensive, but it seems like a better alternative to the water-lubricated Volvo/Vetus. Is that the case, or am I missing something?
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32 minutes ago, blackrose said:
Just to clarify for my benefit, by "sealed stern gland" do you mean water lubricated stern gland or is this something else?
Yes, I meant water lubricated - as in 'sealed/closed' vs 'open'. Sorry for the confusion!
Am I right to assume that everyone who has PSS/Volvo/Vetus stern gland installed would not go with the traditional greaser? Based on the answers so far, it does seem like the case - no more daily greasing for me then!
2 minutes ago, David Mack said:This may be a valid question if you are having a new boat built, but if this is an existing boat, is the possible benefit of avoiding daily greasing worth the cost and hassle of getting the job done?
that's a new build!
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Hi all,
Considering having a sealed stern gland installed (the one that won't require manual greasing every evening) - are there any downsides to it? Are there any practical reasons not to have one and go with a traditional greaser?
Thank you!
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@TheBiscuits good shout actually! I.e. They do gas run with bubble tester and regulator, but if someone else connects the hob - will it requite Post Construction Assessment?
I'll talk to them and ask all that as well.
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Sorry Andrew, we didn't mean to steal your topic!
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44 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:
Are you buying the 'sailaway' from Lymm and then they are doing the fitout with 'extra extras', or, are you sourcing it from elsewhere, having it shipped to Lymm, and they are the fitting out ?
If it 'bought elsewhere then it may be worth confirming with Lymm that they don't consider you to be the 'builder' for the fit out and they are just a subcontractor, if they do, then YOU are legally required to ensure RCD compliance,
If it is their hull/sailaway then would probably consider that they would do the RCD documentation to whatever stage they hand it over to you.
Not being difficult, just trying to make you aware of the pitfalls - just talk to each of your suppliers and see what they are prepared to do / intend to do 'paperwork wise'.
I'm buying sailaway with extra extras (electric, plumbing, heating, PO toilets, etc). Plan is for me to provide some of the materials (like specific radiators, some wood, etc) and equipment (like Hurricane instead of Webasto, specific batteries, solar panels, etc).
Hull is from Tylor Wilson, but Lymm will source it for me.
No, no, no! You are not being difficult - I really appreciate all your comments, a lot! I have no illusion I know a thing or two about boat building/buying/sourcing - that's why I'm here - to share, to ask and to discuss!
I'll specifically ask Lymm if they see themselves in my case as a boat builder or a subcontractor. -
2 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:
That's good (and as required by Law), but how are you going to go about doing the fitout in accordance with the RCD, if you are going to use Lymm boat builders ?
Are they going to work under RCD regs (as a commercial operation, that is required), or are you going to do all the work and declare a 'self-build' ?
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Or do nothing and hope no one notices and you are not forced to sell it within 5 years ?
My understanding is that as they do the majority of the work they are required to do everything in accordance with RCD hence they take care of the compliance side of things and as my side of things is minor it can't be declared a self-build. Am I completely missing something I have no idea of?
p.s. Definitely don't want to be in position where boat is not compliant and can't be sold if required.
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15 hours ago, WotEver said:
It avoids the Weetabix risk.
I see so many new build using what looks like MDF - have we wrongly identified the material used or do builders just don't care what will happen with the interior eventually?
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11 hours ago, ditchcrawler said:
RCD Recreational Craft Directive
- boat to comply with RCD 2013/53/EU
- annex IV declaration of conformity & owner’s manual
- craft identification number issued
- builders plate and CE marked
11 hours ago, ditchcrawler said:What is stopping you knocking on the door of the house with the for sale notice on it?
Now, when PurpleBricks & Co. are eating the market - nothing.
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1 minute ago, Alan de Enfield said:
There is absolutely no comparison.
I don't understand why? Neither estate agents no brokers have legal obligations to not sell you a lemon, and they are interested in selling to a highest bidder as it increases their commission. When you are cash buyer what you see is what you buy - same with the house, same with the boat.
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13 minutes ago, Stilllearning said:
As an ex estate agent, I know of what I speak! If I hadn’t worked for the buyer, why on earth would they buy through my services?
When I see the house I want to buy I have to deal with an estate agent that "represents" that house - there is no way around it. Same with the boat market, with the only exception that NB sale goes much quicker and it is a seller's market.
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26 minutes ago, Halsey said:
So long as it is an established well known reputable boatbuilder and not a kitchen fitter with a mate who can weld - the biggest clue is how they want paying - are you going to get it surveyed?
I didn't plan to have it surveyed as it's a new build and it's a reputable boatbuilder - didn't know there is a need for it?
Payment plan seems pretty standard - you pay a small deposit to secure your slot, then the balance only when all work is finished and the boat is ready.
15 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:Isn't most of fitting out a 'sailaway' boat "internal" ?
He might not be the best person ...................
We've discussed it in the another thread I think - I'm talking about Lymm Marina - they will do everything including plumbing, electric, heating, toilets, lining. By internal I meant walls, doors, furniture, galley - so kind of "wood related" things I'm comfortable with.
p.s. I'm sorry OP - I didn't mean to steal this thread!
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13 hours ago, peterboat said:
I honestly think that a sailaway is the way forward for you Hybrid of course but you source real batteries not the tractions you will be offered at a rip off price!
I'm doing my detailed breakdown to understand the full price of it (materials, etc) - but it does seem that sailaway IS the right thing. Especially now, when I have found a boat builder that can do everything except the internals and furniture.
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12 hours ago, WotEver said:
Have you considered painting some matchboarding? You can still make it into panels by attaching it to some 6mm ply sheets.
Don't really see a point to have a real wood for under the gunwales as I want to have it in solid white to be honest. I want to have some wooden accents in the design, but mostly I prefer white and airy spaces.
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2 hours ago, Paul Gwilliams said:
There are pvc versions available specifically designed for bathrooms and shower cubicles. All sorts of effects wood, marble and glitter
We are going to use it to redo shower and boat ceiling
https://www.claddingwarehouse.co.uk/pvc-k-panel-cladding-sheet-white
There are plenty of designs ( i.e. https://www.dbsbathrooms.co.uk/bathroom-panels/wall-panels ) - but I'm after specifically one that looks like painted tongue and groove - I really like how it looks under the gunwale (and above gunwale I plan to use marine leatherette in the same colour tone).
Calcutt marina - need your opinion
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It seems that's a common topic now - brilliant marina with no maintenance services.