luctor et emergo

And, did you?

And same back wins by a nose..

Or breaks through the ice.

Yes (see answer below, if you need more than a mono syllabic answer...)

You're just showing off now.

What is it with people who ask questions on internet fora, but don't bother to acknowledge any replies? And they wonder why I stopped replying years ago...

somebody will be along shortly, to ask why you posted this question twice. aaah...

Can an air-cooled Lister be run out of the water? Yes.

I used to 'advertise' my canal boat service here, but sold my boat 18 months ago. If you mean me, apologies, what bit advertising then did I miss to remove?

Unless it is a watercooled shaft. Just sayin..

if I was in the market for a working boat, with adequate living accommodation and an engine room, I would. As yiu well know Dave ;-D And as you well know, Heart of Gold was likely to be scrapped, if it wasnt for a stupid ejit who didnt know what he was doing.... The ejit has moved on, but Heart of Gold is still going strong. How are you two keeping Dave? (The ejit rummages at the back of the sofa, and gets out a tape measure and beer mat...)

yes, it is. advert says is would be an ideal 'live-aboard'....

I have the popcorn, who's bringing the drinks?

All part of the fun.

Does anybody know more about this? There is a section where the towpath has been sinking over the years, and somebody told me a few weeks ago that it is now over topping at high levels.

The problem is though, that CRT arbitrarily move the goal posts, and try to change the laws. It is a slippery slope, which will see you having to moor your boats on thrir moorings soon, because you're not complying with CRT rules.

There is a particular satisfaction in rescuing a knackered boat, and getting her on the water again. Well done you.

Very nice Laurie. But you put Keynsham lock between Saltford and Swinford locks..