Martin Nicholas

Tried eco-mode on/off? I think your model has one.

Also, a useful thing is for crew to be armed with a fender on a piece of string. They can drop it down the side to deflect any potential collision.

BGS seem to disagree on the epicentre. More like LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BEDS.

They (the shells) are kits, I believe. For a while they were built at Festival Park - I remember fronts and backs sitting in the workshop waiting for middles to be spliced in.

... And in writing Here's the thing in plain text: https://www.mgn.org.uk/pub/Red_diesel_consultation_submission_form.txt

I'm sure they'll accept replies in plain text.

https://www.howtogeek.com/304622/what-is-a-.docx-file-and-how-is-it-different-from-a-.doc-file-in-microsoft-word/

...and is against the General Canal Bye-Laws:

Depends upon how much of the lockage water runs to waste before you fill the locks below. Should have used the phrase beloved of marketeers: "up to".

You could have waited for an uphill boat, who would have done all the work for you, saving 5 locks of water into the bargain.

Mel Davis - no E. http://meldavis.com

My guess would be an over voltage on the supply side - a broken battery charger perhaps?

They won the Lionel Monk Trophy in 2007: https://web.archive.org/web/20190904134255/http://www.liverpoolboatco.co.uk/

The quality of the shell has never been a factor for prizes at Crick Show. Fitters choose the cheapest shell they can find, preferably from a volume builder who offers standard items (58 foot) ex-stock. Even better if they offer trade terms. In this way the fitter maximises the profit for their pocket. All cheap shells are much of a muchness - flat plates for doors, weld on hinges, little or no internal structure, etc. A kit boat might offer the best value and should be investigated.

I have 3mm wall aluminium poles. Delivery was no problem, there are plenty of shippers who'll deliver anything, mine came via Tuffnells. I sealed the ends with foam and then put blanking plugs on top of that. Methinks that scaffold pole is too heavy to float and also heavy to wield in use.

Have a look at this from Foxes Afloat: https://youtu.be/_8Yn-UvzmEQ A "thermal cooker" - current draw 0A. Didn't ever think I'd contribute to a cookery thread, but there we are.

Try one of those vibrating multi-tool things with the knife attachment. Perhaps use a knife or chisel to do a small test first. My Lidl special made short work of some PU sealer that needed removing. I expect you will have to use some solvent to get the last bits off.

It hasn't been mentioned here as far as I can see, but there are ten vintage radio progammes: "For canal enthusiasts, there is nothing better than hearing about the colourful history of the waterways. Thanks to the work of one North Staffordshire radio producer, Arthur Wood, they can listen to the authentic voices." http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/content/articles/2008/02/05/radio_stoke_on_the_cut_feature.shtml Information courtesy of the uk.rec.waterways newsgroup.

Don't expect to rely on a thruster to counteract winds or currents; they just ain't powerful enough for that. A small flow of water from a pipe a few inches across doesn't push very hard at all. You can only expect it to be effective against a similar current/wind in the opposite direction. Having said that, have the tube put in as they are expensive to retro-fit later. The lack of one may affect the resale value too. Bow thrusters are the "electric windows" of boating in a lot of ways.

Contact "Chris Smith Bespoke Chimneys": Tel: 01733 576946, Mobile: 07814 176654. He made a custom one for me, I'm sure he can help. He has a boat in Crick Marina.

There's a widebeam boat in London with a Harley on the front. I've never seen it taken off, seemed have been there for years. Maybe he just rides it around the deck! There's a lesson there somewhere. I have the lightest bike I can find on my boat, currently a Yamaha scooter, I can whip it off in a couple of minutes, nip down the shops and be back within the hour.

They're SEK1485 direct, see - just checked, that's about GBP140. Greasing the o-ring seal is a good idea if they start to weep. I used to do this once per season. They are pretty quiet too.