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  2. Wood burners are potential killers scientists report.

    in General Boating

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    3 minutes ago, Machpoint005 said:

     

    No, diesel cars were encouraged becuase of their lower CARBON emissions. The fume problem is oxides of NITROGEN, and particulates.

     

    I understand there is an absence of logic in the VED rates (it's not "road tax"), but why change a perfectly good three-year-old car?

    Because 3 years ago it was 4 years old.  And problems possibly on the way.  But yes no real reason to change. 

  3. Wood burners are potential killers scientists report.

    in General Boating

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    We and previous governments have been sleepwalking through this upcoming disaster for years. Fossil fuels need to be replaced,  yes but there is no alternative currently that is sufficiently developed.

    I live off grid, by that I mean in a house away from mains gas.  I have renovated it over last 3 years to be as green as possible. PV panels and Air Source Heat pump. 

    The government should be proud of me but in this period they have withdrawn feed in tarrifs for PV ( already drastically reduced from early figures ) and i understand the Renewable Heat Incentive for the ASHP is to be withdrawn.

    Three years ago i had a Lexus Hybrid, road tax £25. Now i have a new one same engine, road tax £ 150.

    Boris wants us to ditch fossil fuels but with all incentives to do so removed. With electric cars also becoming the desired option we must look at electric. Unfortunately the country cannot produce sufficient electric power to feed the future demand.

     

    And now they are wasting time by condeming wood burners, another heat source gone.

     

     

    • Greenie 1

  10. Thinking about first NB. any thoughts on this ?

    in New to Boating?

    Posted · Edited by Norm55
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    On 14/12/2020 at 23:32, NB DW said:

    The boat's been up for sale for a good while now.  I hope you worked that into the deal - especially as boats haven't exactly been hanging around recently.  I sold mine in the summer and haven't kept tabs on things much since, so maybe the market's cooled off. 

     

    I've seen the boat in person too, I think it was actually made in Poland, and holds some sort of relation with Amber Boats.  And I did my diligence on the seller too.  I've no dog in the fight here but I'd encourage you to at least perhaps see what this forum throws up.  It was an interesting read and might help you make a more informed decision with your money may or may not be deposited.

     

    Lastly, I came close to buying a replacement boat in the summer and spoke with Steve Hand.  He was hugely helpful and was well recommended on here too.  From memory the cost of a survey was £100 per foot.  Nantwich Canal Centre is supposed to be held in decent regard if you're looking for quotes on further work.  Or try Midway Boats just up the road.

     

     

    Just read through this post and have followed advice.  My search of vendor on here has thrown up some interesting comments.  my deposit has been lodged in brokers client account according to SH.   No receipt just e mail confirming receipt of funds, however said account was not listed as a client account.  

    I think lodging funds with a solicitor should be common practice,  it is a large purchase, we are throwing money at an unregulated industry it appears. 

  12. Wood burners are potential killers scientists report.

    in General Boating

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    My earlier reply was not intended to be flipant nor referring to a nanny state.   Maintenance is key, sweep flue regularly and use seasoned logs. Regulations are coming in, meaning all logs sold must be graded as kiln dried or equivilant with no moisture content.

     

    One question, do you need a HETAS certified person to fit a stove on a boat?   You are required to in domestic applications. 

     

     

  21. Overwater marina or Aquaduct

    in Moorings & Marinas

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    Having just bought my first boat I am in same position, where do i moor it?  I am in same region and like the look of Overwater.

    We will be cruising often, hopefully, rather than static in marina.     

    New to boating so not sure of what represents a days cruising.    When leaving Overwater Marina, how long to get to Barbridge ? Am thinking a day?  

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