Rojo

Yes, but does the boat have one?

When we were that way on, we used Chris Williams, Ovation Boat Services 07963 974793 Based in Sileby I believe.

A few years ago we bought a TV (from Curry's) as a Christmas present for our son. We got the TV a few days before Christmas day, but as a present it wasn't used until the day. The next year son was watching his TV between Christmas day and new years day, and it went pop. So being less than a week over the 12 months warranty period. I rang the store only to be told that the only way that they could consider a repair under warranty would be if we purchased an extended warranty first. We then contacted JVC who requested that we take the TV to a local (small) TV shop, and the repair was carried out free of charge!

Yes, They are the ones I was thinking of.

Sounds like a Springer, 'V' shaped hull, and I think at least some had a metal duck on the bow. Sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!

Ray T, on 02 January 2013 - 03:49 PM, said: I'm always saddened when I see a sunken boat. A benefit we have at our marina is that one or other of the staff on site walk the pontoons every day checking the boats. Theo said @4.30 2/1/2013 I thought that was the case at Raynsway. It might be but things can happen overnight. Nick That used to be the case when Dave was there. Is he still around?

The Royal Mail don't recognise Counties! If you ask me they have a lot to answer for when it comes to geography. Lots of places are given the post-code of a neighbouring county just because it suits the Royal Mail.

My wife got some round cushions that squash into our portholes quite well, from B&M.

Most of the people that are replying are directing you to a problem with the water side of the system. You could have batteries that are not delivering the 'full monty', then the pump would not produce it's capacity of flow! May be worth checking, And easiest to check!

Have the panels been varnished, or are they oiled? If they have been treated with Danish oil, retreat them with the same. they will look all the better for it!

We may be able to accept the price. Except you haven't told us what it is!

That is an ERA Universal Pressbolt available from a good Locksmith, or if you are Ok with a white finish (as opposed to electro-plated brass) then you can get them at Wickes; Product Code: 520822 £8.99 The link given for an item on ebay is NOT the same lock!

Maybe you ought to have done a little research before coming up with a statement like that. Locks are considered to have been invented by the ancient egyptians, about 4000 years ago. And I can't see why anything would be called a locker unless it could be locked. But this is aside from the original question. I still believe that it is in my best interests to have the gas locker locked when no-one is aboard.

Thanks for all the replies. As expected there are a number of different points of view. But the person who commands most respect in the field of electrics/electronics on this forum (Gibbo) has decreed that a Galvanic Isolator is superfluous when not connected to a shoreline. As we rarely use a shoreline I will not be fitting one, unless circumstances change!

I have been doing a search on the forum for information on Galvanic Isolators. Having come across quite a lot of comments on them, as to whether or not they are a necessary requirement. We don't often use the shoreline hook-up and some threads suggest that the galvanic isolator is only needed when you are 'hooked-up'. I seem to remember though, that a boat can be affected by neighbouring boats that are using their shoreline. So basically what I am asking is a Galvanic Isolator going to give any protection if we are not connected to the shoreline?

Closest moorings to Rothley are at Cossington Lock. Only a short walk to the village.

I had this problem in Sept.09, this is the reply I recieved from Marine Engine Services. The electrical trip is a protection device for the stop solenoid which has a high pull-in current but then when fully travelled reverts to a lower "holding" current which is well within the rating of the trip. If the solenoid is prevented from going fully "home" the contacts in its base will not be operated & it will not revert to the holding current - this causes the trip to break. You can check this by ensuring that when the solenoid is pushed fully home there is a small clearance between the stop lever and the screw head which it abuts. Do not adjust the screw setting but if necessary lengthen the linkage where the clevis goes onto the central core (10mm spanner) to ensure there is a clearance here. This will generally sort out the problem but if the trip still operates then either it or the solenoid is at fault. Mine was out of tolerance, since adjustment it has been no problem!

We have a boat of similar age which was finished with oil. We duly 'revived it' with Danish oil, which was quite simple to apply using cloths. In my experience if you try some oil on a surface that has been previously varnished the oil will not penetrate so it will be immediately obvious that the panels have been varnished. May be worth trying an oil on an inconspicuous place to see what effect you get. Could save a lot of work!

Oggie Surely before you start the long winded work of removing batteries it would be better to follow 'cotswoldman's' advice and check the ignition switch first!

just the thing on a boating WEBsite

You're right!!! http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Blow-blow-account-gales-lashed-Leicestershire/story-14091182-detail/story.html

Last I saw of them they had relocated to Sawley Marina, As far as I know they still operate from there!

Then you may be interested to know that a tom-tom can be set to GPS (or at least mine can). It follows the canal as it would do a road, and also acts as a speed indicator!