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Thanks for the link - and for the subsequent explanation of how to navigate there through the menus.

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Is there a list of forum rules and posting guidelines? I can find a link in only first post on the “Guest and new members” sub-forum but following it just brings me back to the same post. I haven’t been able to find a link anywhere else so would appreciate if someone would point me in the right direction.

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14 hours ago, Tim Lewis said:

 

Amateurs, not a proper boater until you have moored nine abreast!

 

 

Pah! Back in my day, we moored a thousand abreast at the Hellespont. Don’t have any photos but you you can check with Herodotus (if he’s still around - haven’t seen him post in a while.) 

I must admit the first attempt didn’t go well as we hadn’t asked permission. And even after we had successfully tied up, the intended picnic on the other side was a disaster.

[Book For Someone Fitting Out A Narrowboat?]

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions.

 

I suspect that he'll have a lot of the necessary tools and know where to source materials as he is used to fitting out kitchens and renovating houses. But these are all good suggestions and there may well be some sources he's not aware of.

 

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There are a lot of potential pitfalls with a DIY series hybrid, especially battery choice/installation/management/protection, so I hope your friend has done a lot of reading up on this 😉

 

If he hasn't, here is a very good place to start...

 

https://marinehowto.com/lifepo4-batteries-on-boats/

 

Thanks for this suggestion IanD. I think he has done a lot of research but don't know if he has come across this link. (And I certainly hadn't

 

[Book For Someone Fitting Out A Narrowboat?]

On 09/03/2022 at 20:48, LadyG said:

I think the book is a nice present, but also offer to help out, as there are times when two persons make the job easier, and times when motivation has drained, and a trip to the pub with a mate is required. 

I live a bit far away to be able to help out, which is probably just as well as I suspect I’d be more of a hindrance than of assistance! I have been very helpful in suggesting names though (most of which, if used, would probably result in his license being revoked. Or worse.)

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On 09/03/2022 at 16:28, jonathanA said:

Mike Jordan does a good book on boat woodwork projects. 

 

Thanks for that suggestion. Looks good!

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4 hours ago, Awayonmyboat said:

Another vote for TBs website - it was highly helpful when I first got my boat and I still occasionally refer back to it.

 

The gift of the Nigel Calder book is likely to be also useful and appreciated if the recipient has a technical bent. Whilst not narrow boat specific there is a huge amount of relevant general battery / wiring/ inverter etc info in it. The Narrow Boat Builders book is both badly outdated and far too much a description of the writers own fit out, with his own likes and dislikes, to be of much value.

Thanks for this - that’s the sort of comment on the Calder book that I was looking for. (Also useful comments on the Narrow Boat Builders book.) 

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6 hours ago, Tony Brooks said:

I don't like to push this again, but it would be far cheaper to give him this address www.tb-training.co.uk and he can get email advice if he wants. A bit different to a "fitout" book but it covers a lot.

Thanks very much Tony - that link looks very useful and I’ll forward it to him. He definitely does have internet access, so no need to take you up on your kind offer.

6 hours ago, Bod said:

The Narrowboat Builders Book 3rd edition (isbn 1-870002-71-7)

Doesn't cover electric propulsion.

 

Bod

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve had a look but will probably pass as it looks like it might be somewhat out of date.

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Oops, sorry, double post. Mods, please feel free to delete this one!
 

I know someone who is fitting out a new narrowboat, or at least will be once it’s finally delivered (many delays due to Covid, etc.) I’d thought of buying him a copy of “Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual: Repair and Improve Your Boat’s Essential Systems” by Nigel Calder. I haven’t seen the book myself* so I’m not sure how useful it would be, especially as the boat he’s getting is a serial hybrid. I think it’ll be coming with electric engine installed but I don’t know whether the generator will be and I don’t think the solar panels will be. Any thoughts as to whether this book could still be of use or interest? Any other recommendations?

 

* OK, even if I had seen a copy firsthand it wouldn’t mean much to me. He on the contrary is very handy. 

[Book For Someone Fitting Out A Narrowboat?]

I know someone who is fitting out a new narrowboat, or at least will be once it’s finally delivered (many delays due to Covid, etc.) I’d thought of buying him a copy of “Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual: Repair and Improve Your Boat’s Essential Systems” by Nigel Calder. I haven’t seen the book myself* so I’m not sure how useful it would be, especially as the boat he’s getting is a serial hybrid. I think it’ll be coming with electric engine installed but I don’t know whether the generator will be and I don’t think the solar panels will be. Any thoughts as to whether this book could still be of use or interest? Any other recommendations?

 

* OK, even if I had seen a copy firsthand it wouldn’t mean much to me. He on the contrary is very handy.