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20 minutes ago, NB Alnwick said:
I recall watching, in the company of several other (then) forum members, a Liverpool Boat being lifted off a low-loader and placed in the water at Braunston. It sank slowly to the bottom.
Subsequent investigation revealed that one of the baseplate seams had not been welded!
If anyone is looking for a relatively inexpensive but reliable boat that has been well tried and tested, my advice would be to look for a previously owned ex-hire boat especially one from the long established outfits like Union Canal Carriers or Black Prince - there are many more.
Isn't that why they should be surveyed befor launching?
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17 hours ago, Mrs Bearwood Boster said:
If it's 2005-I make that 18 years later
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Ours is 2004 & we've had her from new.She has her little oddities but is a cracking boat for the money.
Yes of course problem with replying on the phone keyboard is so small and I don't always pick up the errtors
22 hours ago, BEngo said:The worst is the as-built arrangement of the rudder and stock. The top bearing can only be easily replaced out of the water and the blade to stock connection is poor, relying on pinch bolts and a through bolt. Many Liverpools have had this sorted. Others need it doing.
Good point I forgot about that. Had mine done once but starting to flap a little again. Good thing is the bearing are readily available and cheap.
UCFL Flanged Metric Pillow Block Self Lube Bearing 2 Bolt Flange - HIGH QUALITY 35mm
£16.99
Ebay uk
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More than happy with my 2005 Liverpool Shell has stood the test of time. Had an issue with size of cooling tank which was fixed no quibble as soon as surveyor it pointed out. Apart from that no real quibbles.
I believe they were turning out a huge number of boats all based on fairly standard design with some options.
Damn good value, there did seem to be a bit of boat snobbery about them at the time so what decent enough she'll at a competitive price.
Maybe others didn't have as good an experience don't know I can only say I'm happy with my choice 28 years later.
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Had an item from Ebay delivered to a pick up point in a large envelope when I picked it up the envelope was completely flat.
photographed it at pick up point, informed Ebay and rrcived a refund no bother.
On 30/05/2023 at 17:42, Tracy D'arth said:What has to be understood is that Evri and other couriers have a considerable number of items stolen or not delivered by the drivers.
If a van full of parcels gets stolen, or wrecked, they loose the whole cargo.
I know this because I know a vehicle breaker who disposes of the van remains and the parcels are still inside! He flogs off the goods!
Many, Many years ago when i was just a lad I did a sting working nights on the BRS (remember them) loading docks I do remember some of the older guys used to come to work with order books. i can't remember the percentage figures for slippage? but it got to silly levels. I think that was part of the reason it was hived off.
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48 minutes ago, jonesthenuke said:
I bought a replacement battery for Ryobi power tools. It was not made by Ryobi and was about half the price. The trouble is, from new its got about one third of the stated capacity, so is in my view a piece of junk. Expensive mistake.
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I've never realy saved any money by using cheap Sfesionsbatteries. For the Makita I will only use correct batteries.
Only place I saved money was buying a WORX Professional Drill and hammer drill set,superb. Changed batteries once in 16/17 years.
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On 27/04/2023 at 13:21, dmr said:
I have the Makita battery chainsaw and am impressed. I have cut a LOT of oak sleepers with it over the last year, plus a few big tree stumps. It does not leak oil.
It does get through the batteries, especially if worked hard. I have 6 of the 5Ah batteries and thats about right, 4 might be just about ok, also a twin charger to charge both batteries together. Chains are quite cheap, 3 for about £25, so if you're busy its quicker to swap a chain than to sharpen one.
The saw will exceed your budget, and lots more for the batteries, but if you already have Makita stuff its a good investment.
I can happily endorse that. Very impressed with the Makita. I only use it occasionally mainly emergency towpath clearance etc. Easy to use and works far better than I expected.
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3 hours ago, ditchcrawler said:
Its up to the post office if they do it
Its always best to check beforehand to see if they will accept it. They are under no obligation to accept it and sometimes may not even be aware of the service. I have yet to find an office that will not do it though.
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On 04/05/2023 at 16:07, reg said:
IGNITION SWITCH:
Durite ignition switch 4 position BG1-0-351-05IMPORTANT UPDATE
Informed by Mike H that the above ignition switch is not suitable for his engine. Appears to be no alternative than to purchase from BARRUS.
So important to double check part number If Durite is to be used. Otherwise can't go wrong if bought through BARRUS dealer using their official ignition switch.
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14 minutes ago, Nightwatch said:
If the following is searched you will find them. An excellent price. About half a year too late. 0-351-05 4 P
Sorry meant to mail Mike H not you.
Dementia having another practice run.
Hopefully he will see it in the thread
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2 hours ago, Mike H said:
Thanks Nightwatch. Been to RCR and they didn't have one in stock so have ordered one at my nearest Barrus Shire agent, JD Boat Services at Gailey. They had one in stock but sold it a couple of weeks ago. You just know that would happen 🤔
This is a standard ignition switch that is much cheaper when not purchased from Barrus. My post in this thread from 27th Oct 2022 gives non Barrus part numbers for Starter motor and Ignition switch.
IGNITION SWITCH:
Durite ignition switch 4 position BG1-0-351-05
Greensparkplug company
Look at my prev post for suppliers.N.b obviously need to double check it goes with your engine
EDIT TO ADD MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS ON EBAY WITH CLICK AND COLLECT. CHEAPEST £29.99
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3 hours ago, Steve56 said:
Yes quite agree it would be rather expensive for a narrowboat in a coastal marina as they are geared more for your normal 25 - 35 foot seagoing boat. Although the OP did mention a barge and if this was the case would probably only be charged on length. Unlike many inland waterway marina's where anything wider than a narrowboat pays double. Also agree a coastal marina is probably not the best place as your stuck with nowhere to go. I did mention earlier about the possibility of Portishead or even Cardiff Bay. At least from these marina's it is quite feasible to leave and get onto the network. I suppose it all depends on where the OP wants to be. I did get the impression that anywhere in the South be a possibility.
They do have some Waterlodges which occasionaly come up for sale
https://www.waterlodge.co.uk/waterlodge-six-for-sale-in-brighton/
These are purchased and I assume you then pay mooring fees on top.
Only things going for this is that you should have little problem selling them when you leave and Travelodge have a number of locations which theoretically you can transfer your module too.
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For a 57ft narrowboat at Brighton it would cost circa £7,500 if paid annually for a standard non live aboard berth. For a heavy usage add I believe 18% to that gives circa £8850 but even that is not a livea board deal and has restrictions on the number of weeks you can use it.
Add to that in a non sea going boat you have nowhere to go.
Not surprisingly its geared towards yachts.
I lived on Brighton Marine parade many years ago, love the town but there is no way I would live in the marina on a narrow boat even if I was allowed.
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3 hours ago, Nightwatch said:
I deleted it.
Ditto
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On 28/01/2023 at 12:18, Mad Harold said:
Once bought a brand new Velocette Venom motorbike built entirely from new parts.Intended to get it on the road at some point, but in the meantime I kept it in my living room against the wall with a table largely hiding it. She was ok with it for a time, but eventually started giving me ear ache about it, culminating in "either that thing goes or
Velocette Venom was, from the pretty side, one of the best looking bikes ever made.
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24 minutes ago, MtB said:
In the world of gas, the MI are the ultimate authority. If you can prove you followed the MI then any prosecution will fail.
The BSS office is regarded as a loose cannon and a complete PITA according to someone I know who does HSE investigations (into what they euphemistically refer to as 'gas incidents').
Forgive my ignorance
MI?
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My washer Bendix automatic washer will not run the wash cycle but it will run all the other cycles. I have one of the small washing machines for the wash cycle and the transfer into Bendix to rinse and spin.
Rinse and spin requires my 2kw generator.
I suspect but dont really know that the bendix wash problem may be due to some sort of internal thermal cutout, just a theory never proven.
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57 minutes ago, LadyG said:
I won't swallow the bait.
Ditto
However I blew all my £10 on non christmas things, how's that for a protest.
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I had constant problems with my original CAV filter unit on a barrus shire 40.
Tried everything recommended but still sucked in air. Eventually replaced it with a new one about 12 years ago and never had a problem again, for £36.60 (assuming it's a Delphi) it's worth a punt.
May just be a minor invisible fault with the unit.
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Just now, nicknorman said:
Bots aren’t that clever!
Though it was strange when first page was refferring to Gary and Ledgard Bridge.
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3 minutes ago, Pureas said:
Good day. I personally had absolutely no problems with such a policy, everything went smoothly, but I heard a few negative reviews.
You do know this thread is from 16 years ago?
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2 minutes ago, matty40s said:
I remember cruising the GU South in 2009 when thick ice was present. A plastic boat was moored on the corner and the owner looked quite surprised as the whole top half of his boat including his breakfast and wife from the waist up were sliced off and pushed 200 yards down the cut to the next bend.
Yes particularly nasty for plastic boats.
Bit of pedantry I'm assuming the wife wasn't sliced in half?
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44 minutes ago, Andrew C said:
Thanks MtB. I think already I'm coming to the conclusion I need to abandon trying to cruise in negative temperatures and wait to travel in the rain instead 🙄. Cheers for the input.
And that is the correct answer.
If you are tempted to move when the ice is breakable I would suggest not doing it. Apart from scraping your blacking off you will also be met by many upset boaters when you pass them, if you have ever had an 'ice breaker' pass you on a narrow canal you will understand just how noisy and disruptive it is, mind you the upside is you might learn some new words.
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2 minutes ago, rusty69 said:
I reckon I've been unlucky with mine.Its good when it woks, but it keeps going wong.
Nice thing about them is you can almost just buy another one.
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