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On 13/08/2023 at 09:54, fudd said:
Good morning.
is it possible to fit a plastic waste tank that won’t start to smell.Yes, we fitted a polypropylene one a few years ago, no smell at all.
Have a look here :
https://www.justheaven.org.uk/2018/08/new-holding-tank/
Steve
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We have a portable satellite TV setup that we don't need. I'm not sure why we bought it as we never watch TV on the boat!Free for collection from South Gloucestershire or Droitwich marina.Steve
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On 10/07/2023 at 08:56, robtheplod said:
Hi All, we went on first mini cruise over this weekend since arriving at Tattenhall - into Chester.. Lovely trip.... only issue is there are some seriously overgrown weeping willows near the Cheshire Cat and in some other places - so much so you're going in blind and you feel like you're in some exotic Flake advert.
If i had some shears with me would it be permitted to give these haircuts or would the owner get upset/start getting all legal?
We often give willows a haircut.
See here :
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On 06/06/2023 at 10:09, MrsM said:
A really good description of the process. I live in fear of our rank rusting through in places like yours had. Can I ask how old your boat is? M
The tank was 14 years old when we took it out
Steve
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On 03/08/2022 at 17:50, Athy said:
Thanks, we usually do - and this year looks set to be the first one in a long time for which we shan't need waterproof clothing!
I did, I think, explain the need for a temporary boaters' car5 park three or four posts ago.
Might see you there. For the first time we're going by campervan, having always gone by boat in previous years.
Steve
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11 hours ago, EnglishRose said:
Hi
We are replacing the bilge with a whale Gulper. Anyone know the cheapest place to get 19mm hose?
Are the jubilee clips from Screwfix/Toolstation sufficient or should be look at marine type?
You can get 19mm hose froom most aquatic ( i.e. pond) supplies section in garden centres.
Steve
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Owner of keys located via CRTcontactus on Twitter.
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11 hours ago, trane said:
JD Boat services at Gailey on the staff and worcester service Eberspachers if you're in the area
Ok, thanks.
We're currently coming down the T&M on our way to Droitwich so we'll pass through Gailey.
Steve
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16 hours ago, Loddon said:
I also have full parts list and manual for a D5W if you fancy DIY 😉
That's scuppered that then 😟
I had considered DIY but my creaky old bones would make it difficult in situ, and if I take it home then I wont have any way to test it.
Steve
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I emailed Ed, but he said that doesn't do Ebers any more.
Steve
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Julian
We only have the mini timer, so no fault display.
Steve
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A boater left their keys in Ivy House lift bridge on the Caldon. A concerned local gave them to us as they didn't want the local yoofs to mess with the bridge.
We put a notice on there with our mobile number, but no one has called us.
It's a bunch of keys, not just "watermate". If you have heard of anyone losing their keys please PM me.
Thanks
Steve
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Our Eber, which has performed flawlessly for 12+ years, has got the hump and become temperamental.
Can anyone recommend someone in tne Midlands area who would come and service it?
Thanks
Steve
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The previous reply suggested that the OP moor on the river
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7 minutes ago, George and Dragon said:
Marvellous, our Nicholson's helpfully says continued in book 7
Dont forget that to do that you'll need to buy a Thames licence.
We have often moored near bridge 239A, there's usually space.
It's a little way into the centre, but we have foldup bikes and Oxford is very bike friendly.
Steve
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13 hours ago, Midnight said:
Looking to buy a spare alternator same as the one I have on at the moment but can't find any supplier for the Prestolite AVI128 110amp 12v Alternator.
I've had this one since around 2008 so probably superseded by now. Anyone know if these are still available somewhere or what has superseded them as a direct replacement?
Google is your friend
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16 hours ago, starman said:
I’m looking at the surface mounted Sequoia set up as I have a steel kelson under my floor right where I want to put a table leg base! Anyone tried it?
We have a Desmo on the boat and a Sequoia in our camper. There's very little to chose between them regarding performance. The advantage of the Sequoia is that it doesn't need a recess under the floor.
Steve
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1 hour ago, northern said:
A long story short is I'm having a boat surveyed in two weeks and I'm still in need of a mooring. I currently live near Nantwich and put my name down at both Overwater (preferred option) and Swanley Bridge many months ago. I'm still not at the top of either marina's list and there's no end in sight. The farm moorings at Swanley Bridge where I've moored previously have nothing either, and likewise, I've been at the top of their list for months too without a single boat having departed. I suppose this is the time of year when people start to return from the cruising season and look for a winter mooring so not a great time to secure somewhere.
Anyhow, I'm looking for somewhere that'll tolerate 'extended stayers', I'm quite happy to stay under the radar and not draw any attention to myself. Constant cruising isn't an option either, as I need a fixed base for work.
Subject to a decent survey and the sale going through, I'm looking for somewhere that could accommodate a 60ft narrowboat. I'd prefer to stay in the Cheshire area, ideally on the Shropshire Union or Llangollen, or even the Middlewich. I'm not too keen on Northwich / Middlewich.
I work in Stoke so ideally no more than 30 minutes drive away. In all honesty I'd prefer a rural/semi-rural online / non-marina based, non-towpath side mooring, amongst other boats. Hook-up is much preferred too. So long as there's car parking. Farm moorings would be fine.
I've not tried Barbridge Marina yet but would rather avoid due to no hook-up and the awkward shelf, plus many of the moorings mean a hell of a trek to their car park. Constant cruising, even temporarily, isn't really an option due to owning a car which would attract far too much attention if left anywhere other than somewhere private.
I'm getting to the stage where I'm thinking of knocking on suitable doors to see if they'd take me on as an end of land moorer!
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Google map links are even better if it's not a business / marina.
Thank you.
You could try Oakwood Marina, we moor there and I think there should be space.
Steve
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5 hours ago, ditchcrawler said:
There is one in Thrupp but I can't remember his name at the moment, it will come to me. It just has, Mark Paris or Parish, not sure which
It's Mark Paris. He did our last cert, and is very helpful and friendly.
Steve
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3 hours ago, Jamesy_C said:
Random
But how much does your average Manual Swing Bridgw weigh when you push them?
The weight isnt that important, if it's well maintained and well balanced it needs hardly any effort to move.
On the other hand if it's not well maintained, as some of the ones we have recently encountered on the L&L, three strong people can only just move it ?
Steve
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We have been to the site this morning. Hire boats are being allowed through to get back to their base, but private boats are not being allowed through.
That illustrates clearly where CRT's priorities lie !
Steve
4 hours ago, Dave123 said:Yes this isnt good news. Hopefully they can do a temp fix to the gate without needing a totally new gate? Or hopefully they have a new gate part way made at the workshop in readiness for the winter?? It was my only way back over the Pennines! The Wakefield branch of the A&C has a closure as does the R Trent??
We had considered turning round and going Leeds - Keadby - Nottingham -T&M. Are you saying that isn't possible?
Steve
Have Calor done a u-turn re smaller bottles?
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I need it for the camper not the boat and I don't think the flogas lite will fit.