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  3. Shoreline hook up advice

    in Boat Equipment

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    Hi David & Tony, thank you both for your advice. 

    None of the circuit breakers have tripped. I've checked all the fuses and the rcds for the shore line, all good. 

    The inverter does not work running off of the batteries alone, batteries also tested and are good. 

    I will double check everything again this evening to make sure and test each individual component. 

    Thank you for the advice, I've found a similar inverter charger for a decent price.

    Very great full for your help 👍🏻 

  4. Shoreline hook up advice

    in Boat Equipment

    Posted

    Hey everyone, hope you are all well! 

    Looking for some advice on shore line hook up. 

    I currently have a shore line hook up linked to my inverter via rcds etc.

    The inverter used to charge the batteries through the mains but also powered my 240v appliances etc. 

    For some reason it has stopped charging the batteries and doesn't work as an inverter from the 12v battery bank. 

    I was given this inverter and can't seem to find one that charges the batteries as well as works as an inverter. 

    How does everyone have their shore line set up? 

    I know I will have to get a new inverter to power my 240v appliances when I'm out cruising but I do need to charge my batteries via the shore line. 

    Thanks in advance ☺️ 

  9. To overplate or not to overplate?

    in Boat Building & Maintenance

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    11 minutes ago, MtB said:

     

    That would make the build date 1992, and I think Sam Springer packed it in some years before that. Not that it matters especially. Just an observation.

     

     

     

    This seems odd. I'd be wanting a second opinion. Surveyors generally use an ultrasonic thickness tester not a hammer. I'm wondering how competent and professional a surveyor this chap really was, to have bailed out on the survey rather than get the thickness tester out, take some thickness measurements and charge for a proper survey and condition report. Could it be that he didn't own one?

     

    Given that some Springers were built from tin foil anyway, I'm wondering just how much corrosion yours has, really. 

     

     

     

     

    Ah now that's some food for thought, I was aware of the ultrasonic test, the surveyor was recommended but is now sounding a bit odd! Thanks for the info 

    13 minutes ago, Goliath said:

    Streethay are plating mine at the moment. They’re a very busy yard, so get in there quick. 
    Not the cheapest yard and not the most expensive yard.  
    The quality of work done for me has been excellent. 

     

    Something to learn: nothing happens quickly in canal world. 
     

    Take into account Streethay have no crane, they hire in. So you may have to wait until there’s a change over of boats to be lifted out and then wait to be lifted back in again. 

    You may struggle to get a quote from them without them seeing the boat out of the water. Which I take as a good sign. 
     

     

    Ah okay, yes I've learnt that bit already! 

    Okay that's good to know!

    Looks like a plan will need to be put together as we are currently in West London 

  11. To overplate or not to overplate?

    in Boat Building & Maintenance

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, Movin' on said:

     

    I wouldn't waste time with "patching" and nor IMHO would any decent yard - having some knowledge of the subject and seen many Springers done at Streethay (as we used to moor there) it will need a complete job and I doubt they will want a survey - but again times change.

     

    NOT a great position to be in but that's boating I'm afraid..................it isn't a cheap pastime 

     

    Yeah that's the way I'm thinking about it, patch one area then another will need doing in the near future.

    Looks like Streethay is the way to go, thank you! 

    Yeah I'm learning this the hard way .... should have bought a campervan 😆

    Thank you for the advice! 

    9 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said:

    You will find that a good yard will make sure it is as good as they can do for the money, they will know more about hulls and their condition than most surveyors.

     

    Streethey would be my first call.

     

    Thank you Tracy 🙏🏻 

  14. To overplate or not to overplate?

    in Boat Building & Maintenance

    Posted

    Hi Chewbacka, 

    Yes there's no doubt something needs doing in one or more places.

    Again yes you are correct it is a rough estimate, I'm looking for advice on if that is a reasonable price from peoples experience with overplating. 

    This is also another worry, if I pay a few hundred pounds to get it out and have a full survey and a hole is put in it I'm kind of stuck 

  17. To overplate or not to overplate?

    in Boat Building & Maintenance

    Posted

    Hi Goliath, 

     

    No this is my problem, the surveyor didn't give us a report (and didn't charge us) and didn't complete the survey so for the boat yard we had her out at to say £10k would that be a random figure or a figure for all 36ft of the middle and assuming sides?  (as the stern and bow appeared to already be plated) 

    A previous comment on this said £200 per foot was about right.

  21. To overplate or not to overplate?

    in Boat Building & Maintenance

    Posted

    Hello all, 

     

    We have a 30 year old 50ft springer.

    We bought her 3 years ago and have just had her out for a survey for GJW insurance purposes.

    The surveyor started a hammer test and stopped within 10mins as he was scared he was going to put a hole in the Hull.

    From what we could see when she was out she had overplating on the bow and stern but none on the middle.

    I've had 2 boat yards give me a rough estimate of overplating at £10k+ without a survey report.

     

    Firstly is this a figure pulled out their arse when I don't even have a survey report and secondly if I do have her out again and overplating is required what are the dangers of it and is it the best way to go as I don't particularly want to spend £10k+ if I don't have to.

     

    Thanks 

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