thomasthetanker

Wait for it to poo? Minky are stinky but an otter is not-ter

We got our boat loan by telling them it was for a car, they are quite happy as they figure if you can't repay then they get the car. If you say its for a boat then they'll just get that sinking feeling.

Its not bad, no mention of boat licence, insurance, touches on mooring http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life...icle5146333.ece

The more forms you have to fill makes their job more secure

EXcellent mate, cheers for speedy response!

Hiho folks - silly question 12v inline water pump for shower drainage Should I put it low so it has to push the water up and out the side of the boat or put it high so it has to suck the water high and then exits level out the side? Details for those bored enough to read I have a combined shower and bilge pump, 2 taps to choose if you want to empty bilge or shower All was fine until the waste pipe for the shower got clogged, some of its big plastic but at some point hidden under the floorboards it becomes a skinny copper pipe. I bought a long flexible rod but that didnt clear it. I bought a pump up pipe unblocker and manged to get water flowing but very slowly. Couple more squirts I thought, blew the bottom off the shower so it empties straight into the bottom of the boat. Have decided to put a 12v pump next to the shower and exit out the side of the boat, see you can do this sort of thing with woodentops! Should I make the pump push the water up 3ft out the side or position it higher Do they suck or blow? Many thanks

ebay Pair Lucas 110 http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Lucas-batteries-d...1QQftidZ2QQtZkm £150 delivered Also bought German Charger, quite heavy and seems good quality http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FULLY-AUTOMATIC-CAR-...1742.m153.l1262 Buying new batteries and still charging with my cheapo from Halfords didnt seem like a good idea!

can check out ebay http://motors.shop.ebay.co.uk/items/Narrow...QQ_sacatZ121900 we saw our boat on www.gumtree.com

I think just the one alternator Orange switch on the side that has a choice of One, Two or Both Will dig out the camera for pics if I can

sorry to hijack thread but first time out in boat-: I have to connect starter battery to start engine, should I leave it connected while engine is running or disconnect after starting? many thanks

Me and the missus are fine on a 60 footer but lose 10 foot to Lister engine room Quite comfortable but would love space for small freezer

Is that the grand designs one where some mad Chinese lady made a top heavy structurally unsafe floating church that offended anyone who saw it or had to live nearby? Watched that one through my fingers!

And the banks are in charge of the Treasury Another 100 billion? Is that all together or each?

Good luck! We'll all be round for that BBQ this summer

Agree with Sueb, beautiful deli in Ellesmere, made our holiday a bit more special. Make sure you keep mobiles in your jeans pocket rather than your mac because they don't float.

Yep this is the life. Come home to feed the Canada geese and the swans. Watch the coots dismal attempts to build a nest in a fender/ old tyre. Lighting the fire just to keep the chill off rather than survival!

"Fire service, Police, Education, Footpath and road maintenance, Street Lighting, Libraries, Care for the elderly and those in need etc.etc.etc." So if i pay 800 quid a month for that, where does the other 28% of my pay packet disappear to? Invading Iraq, buying out failing banks,etc....

This one looks good, Le Creuset £7 on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LE-CREUSET-KONE-KETT...1QQcmdZViewItem

You beauties! Many thanks Dan

Hiho folks Anyone know anyone near Northolt / Uxbridge who can service a 3 cylinder 1950's FRM lister? I tried Pete Thompson but he does spares but not repair He thought maybe PNS in Watford but cant find them on yell or google Someone else suggested Unity but i cant seem to find them either Doesnt need a major overhaul as its running fine but just a bit of white smoke and bit of a pain to start Many thanks for any replies Regards Dan

Its a veritable convertible

better pics than the bbc website

so do you

Hi Nige Nice looking boat, bit better condition than ours, 1909! Spoke to welder who's doing some work on it this week, he reckons the iron hull will be good for another 50 years, don't make them like they used to... If you email me thomasthetanker at hotm a i l .c om and I'll send you our pdf to compare