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Wouldn't worry, if any are worn then survey would pick it up. If not then it is one thing on a long list of what ifs which can be applied to ANY boat of 'things which possibly could maybe go wrong at some point in the future'! Dan

in theory, i would replace the firebrick, although you could get away with fire cementing the crack. over time, condensation can run back down the flue, and start to rot the stove from the inside, more so on steel stoves, it is worth checking all seams to see if there is any sign of rusting, or plate distortion. On the inside, it depends what happens at the bottom of the flue (baffle plate / boiler ) etc as to where and if any corrosion occurs. All dependant on how much it is used of course! Hope this helps Dan

in which case, depending on class of working boat, additional headroom is good (i'm 6' 3"!) BW license discount, owning a part of history, and in one form or another, allowing it to continue and adding to it, i personally would jump at the chance, they tend to be harder work to steer than modern boats, but in my eyes the pros outweigh the cons, but like any boat, get a survey, the footings go and the bends on the knees, but all can be rectified, if not already done (depending on fit out of course). Expect some dents on the hull, or as i like to call it, character!! Dan

Hi Whitewater, a few more questions! full length or shortened? fully or part converted?, standard cabin or under cloth conversion? motor or butty? Dan

oops, apologies, i'm getting my villagers mixed up, it is indeed the Heron, just found it on the web! Dan

Hi DanBR, by the looks of it, it looks like an old model of the 'Villager Puffin'. This does indeed have a retro fit back boiler available. The newer models have side opening doors, but i am struggling to find any information about this model. Regards, Dan

looks really good, a fine bit of craftsmanship, and appears to work in the space really well. and now being able to use the bow deck you're onto a winner! Dan

busy busy busy!!!! See you there!

As June is fast approaching, anybody going to the Pelsall Rally on the above dates?

Congratulations Alan and Cath, she is a lovely boat, it would indeed be a shame to see her lengthened as mentioned above, she looks just right. Hope to see her soon passing MK, i'll keep my eyes open! Regards Dan

i've always said it has a nice long sweeping bow, and as such i feel it needs something to fill it................. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch ;) Dan

done!

That's one big Marina!!

If gaffa tape doesn't fix it it's broken!!

No worries, don't forget you saw it here first!

There's one next to the GU at New Bradwell in MK, which does oil recycling, and battery should it be required!!

So after spending some time on the house and with my daughter, I finally have had a nice day to get back to the shed, and have finally finished the units, in glorious bank holiday weekend sunshine. 4 coats of Danish oil have really bought them alive. Now all I need to do is get them to Judith Ann, and help my dad crack on with the cabin in anticipation of getting her to Pelsall in June!! Regards Dan

thats good, as you've said before, it is underused, and the more that use it the better. There is a definate sense of pride at the basin, alot of people who are there were involved in the restoration years ago, and still hold regular work parties. At the limit of navigation, they are currently extending the cromford canal, only a few metres but bit by bit it is getting there!!

Enjoy your extended stay at Langley Mill, its a great little basin and worth the trip up the Erewash, although tying up there, going up and down the Erewash each time can become a bit tedious! if you need any help there is a great community there, and a very broad skills base between all who tie up there! Regards Dan

That sounds like a plan!!!!

Looks really good, sorry work got in the way, and I couldn't make it!!!

we managed to get Small Woolwich butty Meteor up there, granted she was de-rigged, but i can't remember if we got onto sandy bank or not, i'm sure my dad would remember, i'll check with him, i think it may have been just a bit too tight!!!! Regards Dan