Phil Ambrose

Speed over ground is almost universal, not sure how you would measure speed through water. ( I know how it's done) For boaters convenience the Broads Authority have 1/4 mile posts to time yourself, likewise on the River Great Ouse. Phil

I thought he meant he had found and filled his greaser which may well be quite remote from the stern gland, must admit I thought as you did till I gave it a bit more thought. Phil (I am not a troll)

You are perfectly correct that I am a member of TB as I am a member here and have been for 10 years I have nothing to hide or be ashamed of the same applies to the many other .members of Thunderboat who are also members here. Not sure what the problem is but can assure you that trolling is not even on my list of things to do and I feel fairly confident that other TB members such as Dyertribe, Bearwood Boater, BFG, Patty Ann, Metanoia etc etc likewise have no truck with Trolling Phil

It was your assertion that the OP is a Troll and likely to come from Thunderboat that gave me cause to make my comment. All you do by making such comments is to inadvertently stir the pot, there was no need to reference Thunderboat it would have been sufficient for you to suggest the OP was a Troll if you really felt that to be the case. Your assertion has no grounds and while I don't know if the OP is a Troll I have even less knowledge of where the supposed Troll comes from. Phil

Grow up Dave. Phil

Absolutely, living aboard does not mean camping.. Phil

If you have the space ie the width go for a full size machine but seek out one which is shallow as in the depth or how far it sticks out. As for plumbing we just teed off the existing supply in the galley and the drain was plumbed into the sink waste on one of our boats and on the other the waste was fitted to a dedicated skin fitting.. We have always used a tumble dryer for all the 40 years we've been married and did so for the 20 years we lived aboard. All fine when on shore power and when not a inverter genny coped OK, we use a 1.2kw IMPAX from Screwfix . We found a compact 4kg load dryer was just right for the two of us Never had wet washing hanging around the house and failed to see why we should do so on a boat The bonus of using a dryer is that all the condensation is vented outside and the clothes don't need ironing, just fold and put away. Good luck with your project and enjoy the adventure Phil

So it seems that the consensus is rip it out and go for a Thetford, should be a relatively easy job (provided you empty the tank first of course) Phil

To give us a bit more of a clue, it appears from the pic that part of the tank on the left hand side actually passes through the bulkhead and only one pipe is visible. It may well be a sort of "L" shaped tank with who knows what in the other side of the bulkhead. I agree that the amount of rust looks too much for condensation. I would look at insulating the tank if you end up keeping it in situ but for me I would launch it and get a Thetford. Phil

Well yes actually, it is nice and as far as back stabbing is concerned there is very little, peer pressure is a wonderful way of keeping things on an even keel. Phil