JoeC

Came across this photograph of a narrowboat being used for furniture moving around the Macclesfield Canal but that business did not last very long. (Short history – Bollington, the Happy Valley!) Courtesy of HappyValley.org.uk The mill in the background I believe is Clarence Mill on the Macclesfield Canal. B A & R W Woodward Lock Cottage, Station Road Marple Boat is Hyperion and more details on this vessel can be found here (Hyperion | National Historic Ships).

Thanks for the further suggestions. I am still working with CRT to make roaming volunteers a thing. It has been trialled with somebody replacing/repairing water taps but showed up some issues which are being looked into. Joe

I use coal in a Coal Cage and if I want a burst of heat put some wood down the side of the Cage.

I know of CRT non-residential boat moorings where people live on their boats. They are not supposed to do it but if you keep your head down and not make an issue (and that goes for other people who want to raise a fuss) then why not.

ECoal and Brazier you may be able to find in B&M or hardware store so get a couple of bags and burn it now to see how you get on. Every stove, chimney, weather etc. can make a difference to how it burns so get what is best for you.

Came across this headstone in All Saint's Church, Church Lawton on the Trent & Mersey Canal. A quick Google search did not bring up anything about him. Inscription reads 'Sacred to the memory of JOHN BENNETT FORD of the Red Bull Wharf Church Lawton who departed this life May 5th 1861 aged 67 Years In sure and certain hope (?) of the Resurrection to Eternal Life through our Lord Jesus Christ.'

Came across this headstone for Hugh Lanyon whilst walking around All Saint's Church in Church Lawton on the Trent & Mersey Canal. I have done a quick Google search and cannot come across anything else about him but this post may come in handy for somebody. Inscription reads : 'In memory of Hugh Lanyon of Truro, in the county of Cornwall. He died at Lawton on the 15th of June, A.D. 1846: aged 41 years. He was an Assistant Surveyor to the Trent and Mersey Company. As a record of his Zeal in the discharge of his duties, the Company have raised this Stone.'.

Getting rid of duplicate threads is good housekeeping and you will appreciate it should you do a search for something as there will be less to read through that could say exactly the same thing.

You also need to check that the batteries you buy fit in your current space and that the terminals are the correct way around. Tanya are quite good at showing this ... Narrowboat Batteries - Marine Batteries

I have just bought some Craftmaster black raddle to do my above water line and gunwales. I will be adding International anti-slip granuals to some to use on the gunwales.

I want to paint above the water line and the gunwales on my metal narrowboat whilst in the water but what is the longest you could leave the rubbed down paint prior to painting? I know ideally you should paint straight away but at the moment I am unable to do that due to time, weather, sun, location etc. It has previously been painted and I will be going over the top of the sound rubbed down paint. Thanks

I had somebody install bearings on my brass to brass sliding hatch. He drilled holes and put the bearings on with bolts but this raised the hatch a little which let in more wind and even the rain so I removed the bearings. I have recently put on some beeswax which seems to be OK - not as slippery as using WD40 but the beeswax does not wash off in the rain. If you do use bearings then you may need to put a stop bolt lock in or something to stop it sliding closed when you want it open - watch those fingers. @David J Smith I bought my beeswax stick from a honey dealer in the indoor market in Ellesmere but you can pick these sticks up in hardware stores etc.

Sods Law states that if you do not change it then it will start leaking when you put it back in the water.

I am near Wheelock and a boater told me that vandals had emptied a couple of water pounds above Wheelock which has caused the low water levels. CRT are aware but will take a while to get the supply back to normal.

Spent 5 days moored in the basin and enjoyed it. The Museum of Coventry is brill and don't buy a pasteis de nata from the Portugese shop as you will end up going back several times for more!!