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Give John Plum a call on 07902543855, Solar Afloat, he is currently moored in the Nantwitch area
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Need to replace the internal "fluffy" seals on the windows, I note the company are no longer trading help needed where I can buy them
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Yes as it was holding water on the bow deck starboard side now moved to centre behind steps. all now level at bow
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On 10/08/2020 at 07:53, BEngo said:
You don't need a boat builder. You can do it yourself, if you are fit enough, or a labourer would do the heavy work.
The art is to move ballast from the low side/end to the higher side/end. Do it a few pieces at a time, and stop when the boat is how you want it. You can always move a piece or two back.
Some degree of more or less permanent list is inevitable, and nearly all canal boats sit bow up.
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Managed to trim the ballast port to starboard all is now level, still a problem bow to stern, water holding on gunnells approx 3 foot from stern, added 56lbs weights in engine room but still can't get it down more at the stern, had a stove and dinette fitted which caused the problem, before that it was ok
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Looking for a boat builder in Cheshire who can re-trim the ballast
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17 hours ago, Tonyhair said:
Planning the last week in June & first week in July to visit the Llangollen Eisteddfod setting off from Audlem, advice please if you have moored online or in the basin. I am aware its 48 hours maximum, are moorings available when the festival is on or it it busy?
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Planning the last week in June & first week in July to visit the Llangollen Eisteddfod setting off from Audlem, advice please if you have moored online or in the basin. I am aware its 48 hours maximum, are moorings available or is it very busy in Llangollen, The festival is on July 1st for a week.
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I also need to fit a hour meter, the current one on my Beta 45 is not working - advice please on the best one and how to fit it
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May be interested in your Bubble corner stove can you let me have more info...location, price, age
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Thinking about moving my Morso stove from a central location to one side of the forward door, whilst I am aware that I can replace the internal roof panel, is it possible to fill and make good the hole where the chimney was. NB located in Audlem....any recommendations to do the job.
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WOooo, Tony, nothing to say but i felt the same when i visited i love the place lots, we sat and had coffee and spoke to the staff, the little white audelem taxi brought a smile too.
3 claps says something, thats was a concern though all the locks i will be on my own quite a bit down their as mum n dad live in manchester, plenty of cycling and walks around their too.
Thanks you very much Tony.
I went up the Audlem flight with a very active crew member took 3hrs 15mins, came back down two weeks later single handed only 15mins longer.
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Arrived at Overwater a couple of months after it opened popped in for fuel and decided to stay after experiencing the suburb customer service, have experienced other marinas some long term others short term. Overwater has the X Factor, must say the facilities are of the highest standard, immaculately clean, great cafe, friendly staff and management that listen to concerns raised. As for location agree the Audlem flight can be a instant challenge if turning right, but an easy challenge with locks that are easy to operate, turning left lots of options, with Llangollen, Montgomery, Chester, Anderton Lift, Trent & Mersey, Bridgewater all options. Since my time at Overwater owners Janet & Angus have invested year on year and as a moorer I am more than happy, Not forgetting some great events on the marina but also in the Audlem village.
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Considering removing a breakfast bar and replacing with a Dinette so we can have another couple of berths, would appreciate some advice on size and how to ensure it is comfy to watch TV enjoy a meal and also have a good nights sleep
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Our NB is called "No Brass"....
Two meanings...both true
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The rain had just stopped.
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The canal has had problems like this since it opened in 1815, barges have always been a target.
Was it actually at the wharf or either side of it?
We moored up at the Wharf, in front of the now closed pub
Tony
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We were moored up at the Wharf, in front of the now closed pub
I'm sure that was a very unpleasant experienceHowever, we travelled through Blackburn twice in the last couple of montha with no problems. The second time we were advised by a fellow boater not to go through after 9am but to have a really early start and get through before the ne'erdowells had woken. As it turned out our timetable (always erratic - never to schedule!) took us through at school kicking out time. We had a smooth run with no problems.
I'd never denigrate anyone's unpleasant experience, but hate to see an area demonised by isolated encounters.
Tis a difficult one
Angie
I had no intention of demonising this section of the canal, I just felt those using this section of the Leeds Liverpool should be aware of our incident. It is better to safe than sorry.
AngieI'm sure that was a very unpleasant experienceHowever, we travelled through Blackburn twice in the last couple of montha with no problems. The second time we were advised by a fellow boater not to go through after 9am but to have a really early start and get through before the ne'erdowells had woken. As it turned out our timetable (always erratic - never to schedule!) took us through at school kicking out time. We had a smooth run with no problems.
I'd never denigrate anyone's unpleasant experience, but hate to see an area demonised by isolated encounters.
Tis a difficult one
I had no intention of demonising this section of the canal, I just felt those using this section of the Leeds Liverpool should be aware of our incident. It is better to safe than sorry.
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sounds like a wonderful place! ,hope you do not have to go back the same way>
Our moorings are just down the cut in Burnley...but won't be stopping for lunch at this place again
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My wife and I stopped at Enam Wharf, Blackburn on Saturday 24th October (3pm) for a quick on board lunch, within minutes of mooring up three of the six male youths aged 11 -15 started jumping on the roof of No Brass. At first I played the nice guy, but all I got back was abuse. I then pretended to take photo's with my mobile. Three ran off, the other three jumped back on the roof. As I tried to make a get away, They jumped off and grabbed the front and rear ropes. They did not have the strength to hold No Brass back and the (6 foot) ringleader almost ended up in the canal (if only). His (5 ft) mate then spit at me but missed.
As we made our getaway, I phoned the police and give a full account of the incident, this is the first time in 30 years hiring and now owning our own boat that we have come across this type of behaviour. So far the police have not made contact, for the record a few weeks ago a man was set upon by a four teenagers, one of whom is charged with murder, less than a quarter of a mile away at Blackburn Locks
But this was not the only incident of our trip, the following day travelling through Rosegrove (just before Gannow Tunnel) three youths took a pot shot at me with a Airgun.
Worcester Marine S Type windows
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I need to replace the fluffy seals on the Worcester Type 6 windows would appreciate if anyone can advise who sells the seals, Worcester marine closed the business a few years ago.