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My pipe work is into the bottom of the rads like a standard type system but I’m certain no pump for the heating. I’m back at the boat later so will look again for bleed nipples. Thank you for the advice so far.

I need to top up the water in my radiator system. I believe it is a gravity fed system. There is a small expansion tank at high level in a cupboard. There are no bleeding ports on any of my radiators. Do I just top up at the expansion tank a little at a time until the level stabilises? I have been told to just use engine coolant, is that ok? Thank you for any advice given.

Would a run to Hungerford be an easier start then? Sounds like a good plan.

Just a few posts in and I’m already feeling much happier about this. It’s a big adventure and I’m sure I will be really glad I did once I’m finished.

Thank you, I will bear that in mind. I might try a little recon trip up to Woolhampton to check it out once I’m on the boat.

Hi David, Thank you for the reassurance. Wife says I’m overthinking it. 😁 How easy is it to find mornings along the Thames? I am happy to pre book and pay to ensure I get moored up without issues. Thanks to all of the posters for all of the advice. I really appreciate. I will go though them all again later to pull out the specifics. It looks like I’ve landed in a good forum 👍

Hi everyone, Im new here and new to boating. Im hoping to take ownership of my new second hand boat at the end of June. I’m taking the 2 day Helmsman course in July. I need to move the boat from Newbury up to the midlands at the beginning of August. I’m a little nervous about the rivers as I will only have a few weekends worth of practice before the big cruise. What do you guys think? Is this a good idea or bad? I would really appreciate some advice beforehand so I am better prepared. I am considering getting the boat moved up to the Oxford canal by a boat mover but would like to do this myself if it’s not too much to take on. Thanks everyone Rob