sueb

Don't you need a license before you can run a raffle?

25 years live aboard. Avoid 240v and use 12v. We did have a gas fridge and no solar. We also cruised regularly after all it was a boat. As others have said avoid a wind generator. We found one was useless. Try a search through the forum and talk to boaters on the K&A

Thank you Balloon for bringing this up, you definitely have nothing to apologise about. Unfortunately there are some on the forum who seem to get their kicks by point scoring, insulting others and insisting on having the last word. Women have a hard time here. The political section has now become unreadable and would certainly put off new members.

The lack of water and maintenance are probably more of a problem than the costs of fuel.

We never used tap water for boat cleaning. Canal water is fine try it.

We used bathroom/ kitchen paint probably Wickes

The retailers have to buy the cards. so no risk to crt. Many years ago they didn't make a profit on the cards so no incentive to stock them. I don't know if this is still the case.

We always bought second hand from fender makers. One was the wrong colour for the buyer!

A share boat may suit your lifestyle and finances.

Premium bonds will be a better investment. £30,000 I'm afraid won't buy you an investment boat or a caravan.