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The sound I wake up too in the morning 🤣

Just thought of a possible mitigating solution. I bought some fender buoys online that a bit on the large size. If the water hit the buoy and then ran down I think it would significantly reduce the noise. . We're only about 1' apart though the boats move about a bit; to far to actually hit the boat, but I got the new finders because the in the occasional extreme windy conditions the current tiny ones aren't ' very affective. But the new huge buoy may do the trick. If it works I can buy them a set. 🤣. I'll test on my outlet this weekend.

Can't turn boat around.

The boat adjacent to me happens to have grey water outlets right next to my bed. So if they happen to have a shower early while I'm having a lie in, I'll be woken with five minutes of running water coming out of an outlet and dropping about 1' into the canal. I was wondering if there was some kind of ramp or diffuser that would reduce the noise? If I have music on I barely notice , but in the wee hours it's wakes me right up! The boaters are great but I have not broached the subject as I'd like to see if there's a solution? Maybe a hose connection that would run it right into the water? Or is there a device that helps with this while not affecting the outlet function?

Not sure it was worth another topic, but I need to wire up a couple of small bilge pumps. 1100 GPH, 3amp I figured out somewhere that 14 Gauge wire is the right size. But when I shop I just see amps and awg rating and mm numbers and it's too confusing! Most of the time they don't use the word "gauge". I think perhaps I need 14/3 awg? Most of the things on the boat, lights and other pumps, seem to use wire about thickness of thicker speaker wire whatever that may be. (I assume it's 14 gauge!) But I'd like to get the twined black and red in the black sheath as I'd be running it under the floor in the hull. 10m would be good for my purposes. . I plan to just two-wire them with a float switch, rather than use the automatic pumps with a switch and manual option. If ever my they fail I can easily access them and fix or trigger the switch. Everyone's requirements are a bit different of course. but I'm on a small narrowboat and don't have far to go and hopefully not much to pump! It's more as a failsafe. I just can't figure out what wire I need exactly? Obviously one draw back to buying online it not being able to see in person what you're purchasing!

Yeah looks like gjwdirect will, with very little hassle! And quite inexpensively too! But also someone recommend me to a small insurer who seem really on the ball. Their proposal has been in depth and they have communicated very well. And they are really friendly. I really want to go with them but fear their cost may be drastically more! I'm awaiting a quote form them now. Much appreciate the recommendations. It seems the citizenship thing is not a widespread issue.

Us specific: "the reason Navigators and General have an underwriting stance as a business on US Citizens is due to OFAC trade and economic sanctions (The Office of Foreign Assets Control is a financial intelligence and enforcement agency of the U.S. Treasury Department) applicable to all US citizens, even those outside of the USA. Because of some of the breaches that can arise for an insurer failing to comply with this correctly is the reason why we do not insure US Citizens"

Mini update. Survey is in (though I have yet to read!) And the surveyor kindly recommended someone to talk too; so awaiting a call back. Anyway, even though this isn't solved I'm happy for the options and feel confident I'll be able to work something out quickly .

Yeah all ready to do basic boat, but just want a couple others to get back to me first. If I get basic boat and then am able to get coverage elsewhere, any idea if I I forfeit the £75 pounds to or do they pro-rate what you don't use?

I think the current survey was 2015. The agreement was me; I didn't want to take over the boat without insurance. Her company said just to call them as we made the deal. We did, and they sent me something via email saying covered from 6pm Friday. It was whatever they send to people in this situation, so not sure of the legal definition, but I understood I was covered, though I'm assuming they had a ton of small print in there... 3 days later I was emailed and told I was turned down turned down due to citizenship. Yeah seller was great, but you're right, they have no concern in me having insurance. They've got the money, I have the boat. In retrospect I wish I'd worked something else out with them so that they maintained it in their name and coverage while I made sure of everything.

What I didn't get into too was that company was going to go with the old survey as I was doing a new survey at the same time. Now the new survey is done. I have not seen the report yet (may take a few more days). But the informal conversation with the surveyor said I'd have to get about £1000 worth of welding done on some part of the hull. . Naturally whatever the insurance situation is I want to get this done as soon as possible, but it may be weeks before it can be booked as I've yet to know exactly what is needed! Anyway, Craftinsure according to their policies, won't cover without any survey work being done, and I can't imagine anyone else will either! I'm going to try the one name mentioned as I can't imagine there aren't contingencies for these situations... Boat's change hands all the time and work needs to be done. I can't imagine it's impossible to get coverage? Whatever work is needed is not dire. Of course it has to be done, but it's not like the surveyor ways saying, "don't get on that boat!". Anyway, I'm just really disheartened because I tried to do my best to go about things the right way. I've spent upward of 10% of the purchase price on survey and drydocking, and I have a feeling that many at this price point don't bother with a survey. It's not an expensive boat, but it is to me!! Is there anyone that insures based on safety inspection or offer insurance on a contingency of the situation? Or hopefully I can at least get liability as someone mentioned? Much appreciate all the responses.

So just bought my boat, and agreement of sale was based on me having insurance, as I want to be covered owning a new boat, as anyone would with house or vehicle. So we arranged it all over the phone and they sent me like a writ of some kind saying coverage was starting from transfer, but of course subject to this and that.. The again did ask me, with my if I was from the US. I didn't explain that I had dual citizenship, but did assure her I was born here and have UK citizenship. Now come Monday they've written to tell me they can't insure me because I'm also a US citizen. It seems discriminatory to say the least! I am a UK citizen. Now I'm told I'm not covered and I would not have gone through with the sale or would have kept some contingency. So how do I get coverage right away?

Hi All, Survey came back pretty good, or at least better than I expected!. There is a lot of work to do and the most important or major thing is some welding on the bow; though on the whole the hull is in good condition with no pitting and seems have been constructed from one of the "thicker" batches of steel than some other Springers. The other major thing was the gearbox seems like it may have some issues. but there' also many many other things that I'll need to take care of! Oh and in general the whole boat could use a proper paint job, which there is no hurry though; but worth noting as if I don't do that myself it is a major expense too. The other liveable concern is the batteries are totally dead and as they aren't taking a charge the DC essentially does not work. Also the water pump and fan were not tested, etc... There are AC outlets, though and plugged it those do work. Plus there are some various leak issues around widows and ceiling fan, etc.. and many other little and perhaps not so little things. On the whole though the boat seems comfortable and I'd have no problem staying in it as it is, and working on it as I go. This was not an engine inspection. I just got a bit of personal feedback from the surveyor as he was on the boat when it sailed 50 yards to the drydock and back. The engine appears to hum along pretty good, but I'll need to get an inspection and tune up no doubt. Anyway, the project itself; well I have tons of questions and lots of things to do. So think I best post up a page perhaps? Or just post up things as I go? I much appreciate everyone's feedback, positive and otherwise! I'm now a canal boat owner! 😊

I appreciate the concerns and I know this is a risk. But I also feel this is a lot less of a risk than a £25K+ boat that will likely also have problems. The thing is, like it or not, hundreds if not thousands of springers are still going after 40+ years. Everyone loves to say how crap they are and yet they probably come out middle-of-the-road compared other boat companies. (pure guess). And certainly they have been a great way of introducing newbies, like me, to the boating world with less of an outlay than the norm. The seller in my deal only appears to be selling because they have started a family and have moved out of the country. They definitely spend a lot of time and love on this boat. I hope the survey comes back and says it's just fab! Really though I'm sure a lot will need tending too, but I'm hopeful the boat will have some good life yet. Where I live now rent in a room share for one year will run more than what I'm paying for the boat! It may be a tiny space, but that's all I'd get with a room somewhere. It it doesn't work out, I lose out, but I'm not wiped out. If it does work out, then great! At least this one appears to have a full length double door up the front 🤣

Thanks All. I have yet to suss anything out. I need to find the surveyor, insurance company, and talk to boat yard about availability. My concern is it may be a long while before needed repairs can be done. There may just be a slim chance of a catastrophic issue, nonetheless, I have to take it into consideration.