Phil Ambrose
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57 minutes ago, CompairHolman said:
We've got a shell that were going to fit out on our mooring starting in the spring, it has a petrol out board on it just to get it here and shuttle it about the local area if needed, can we get an electric boat discounted licence if we use an electric outboard ?
What if we had a outboard powered directly from our 6 kva Diesel generator would it still qualify ? ( probably have to built one ourselves )
The best advice you will get on this issue can be obtained from Peterboat. I suggest you send him a PM and your phone number. He is very knowledgeable about converting boats to electric and on issues with licensing. You will find he is passionate about electric conversions and happy to share.
Phil
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On 29/01/2019 at 11:52, Phil Ambrose said:
As Tony says, just use a spanner that fits.
Phil
OK Tony, I've altered that to "a spanner that fits correctly"
I didn't think it had to be spelt out as a spanner that does not fit correctly cannot be described as a spanner that fits.
Phil
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41 minutes ago, doratheexplorer said:
I have a love/hate relationship with arguments.
Oh no, I was trying to argue, I'm just not very good at it!
It's a bit like getting to Carnegie Hall........... you've got to practice. ?
Phil
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Merely an observation DTE but I was under the impression that an argument involved 2 or more people, shame you and Rusty seem to think an argument is a one sided affair . I thought we were having a discussion but hey ho there you go.
Phil
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1 minute ago, doratheexplorer said:
I'm not expecting anything. I'm simply pointing out the available choices. If I actually thought he might want to adopt my business model, I'd be contacting him directly rather than posting on here. It's you who seem to think you can psychically see into another's mind. I have no such delusions.
The chances are, you're right in your assumptions, I'm just pointing out that you may not be. Other possibilities exist.
I don't claim to see into his mind, that is why I used expressions such as "maybe" and " I guess" whatever his reasons are there is no point banging on about it here, nothing will change unless he sees fit to change it
Phil
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32 minutes ago, doratheexplorer said:
There you go again, assuming things on others' behalfs.
And there you go again expecting him to accept your business model just so you can get the stove you want with all your boxes ticked. With respect why not accept that on this occasion you are not going to get what you want. (I rarely do)
Phil
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18 minutes ago, doratheexplorer said:
Or "I assume there's nothing in it that we wants and he's thought of".
Why would he bother, I guess he is happy as he is.
Phil
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16 minutes ago, doratheexplorer said:
I quite agree, but to say there's nothing in it for him isn't true.
OK, how's this?
There's nothing in it for him that he wants
Phil
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1 hour ago, doratheexplorer said:
You said there's nothing in it for him.
Most orders = more staff = scaling up production = division of labour = more money for him for either doing less work, or concentrating on the aspect of the business he likes doing most.
He doesn't have to do this of course, but there you go.
No comment as others have adequately explained why he chooses to continue in the way he is happy with, I'm sure he has considered options and arrived at the answer he feels is best for him.
Phil
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3 minutes ago, doratheexplorer said:
Does this really need explaining?
Clearly as the question was asked. ?
Phil
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26 minutes ago, doratheexplorer said:
Seems strange to me that he persist with an ok but fundamentally flawed design. If he tweaked it a bit, I'd buy one. I'm sure lots of others would too.
1. Make it exactly the same dimensions as a Squirrel so it's a very easy replacement.
2. Have an independantly opening ash door.
3. Make the ash pan big enough.
Thats it.
Maybe because he is working flat out making and selling Boatman stoves he doesn't need to make "upgraded" stoves, nothing in it for him.
Phil
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Marinas vary wildly some have all facilities some have none. For example my marina will issue you with a "House number" so were you to move there it would just be like moving house from an address point of view, no council tax is payable. On the minus side the only facilities are a Elsan for emptying your "portapotti" water to most berths, likewise electricity plus BT will fix you up with a landline and fibre optic BB, oh and rubbish disposal.
To get diesel or empty toilet holding tank is a 3 hour trek but the coalman calls!!
Wouldn't suit you as it's out in the Fens.
Phil
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I needed a new Dremel but as I only needed something for a little occasional fettling I bought a Voche from eBay.
USB charging, lithium battery only 3 speeds but it did the job nicely, cost? £15-00 so what's not to like.
Phil
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42 minutes ago, jonathanA said:
I hope your not taking the pith...
Pith Helmet, put it on, take it off, pith on, pith off
Phil
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My only experience of accidents when cleaning boats was with a yacht . It was on oil drums at Broomes yard and myself and an oppo were compounding and polishing in readiness for a trip to the Med. All day the skipper was up and down the ladder loading provisions aboard (slabs of tinnies) and come lunchtime having sampled the said slabs he and his mate went to the pub for lunch. He told us to help ourselves to a drink. We removed the washboards and entered the cabin to find every spare space full of booze.
We finished the polishing and the crane prepared for the lift.
The yard wanted him to drop the mast as the stays were in the way but in his pissed state he decided to remove only the stays which were in the way and left the forestays attached, he was going sit in the cockpit and hold a rope attached to the mast to steady it.
So strops on and the lift had barely started when we could all see the mast starting it's journey south, the skipper drunk as he was redoubled his efforts to hold it upright but the mast had other ideas. To his credit he hung on and was launched out of the cockpit and landed on the forepeak.
The mast came down with a hell of a thump and promptly bent at the bows, needed a new one (Ali )
Reckon the skipper learnt a thing or two that day
Phil
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17 hours ago, Athy said:
We went up and down it/them in a hire boat some five years ago. It is quite dramatic - the lock keepers don't hold back!
I have a CD of the lock being worked and it is hairy in the extreme so respect to Athy for surviving!!!!
Phil
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7 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said:
But it does (can be used to) generate some electrickery to run a very useful fan.
Yup, got one ?
Phil
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1 minute ago, peterboat said:
Yes I am right down to the composting bog! ?
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4 minutes ago, peterboat said:
Yup! but mine does cos its connected to the central heating so has a pump to circulate the hot coolant ?
That's because you're posh ?
Phil
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10 hours ago, golden_chapati said:
I was quoted 3k to get a stove fitted inc. materials
Broker said it also has a diesel heating system which powers the radiators, but still, something romantic about a stove!
And a S/F stove requires no electricity.
Phil
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9 hours ago, Arthur Marshall said:
It's an easy enough job, only scary bit is cutting the hole in the roof. Just make sure it's in the right place!
Arthur is right about cutting the hole in the right place. Be aware that many NBs not only have ribs across the roof but also have some ribs longitudinal at the front of the boat to provide extra strength to mitigate damage if you catch a bridge hole. You can often locate ribs by poking around with a long piece of stiff wire (wire coathanger)
Easy to cut the hole for the roof collar with a jigsaw, did mine in about 15/20 mins.
Phil
Leaking water pump
in General Boating
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And filling that "lump" with anything will make it FUBAR.
Best advice is buy a new pump, they are consumables like batteries.
Phil