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I have tried big shops and little and all have said no to working on the boat.

Does anyone know a carpet fitter in the Nottingham area who works on boats? Cheers Pete

I think Steve at SJM marine is and is definitely local 07746 764685

Just to support another commentator, full time WFH on the boat over winter, very lonely. By the time you have done 5 full days the rest of your time is spent doing necessary chores. Summer is fine as you can work near the boat, and others are out and about. Winter everyone is buttoned up and in a hurry to get somewhere warm and dry. Full disclosure never tried it whilst Cc'ing only in a marina, but in my mind CC'ing likely to be worse.

You could try SJM marine on 07746 764685. He is always very busy which I take as a good sign. Pete

I am pretty confident you have done this but I had exactly the same symptoms and mine turned out to be really dumb. To be belt appeared to be well adjusted but rather than sitting in the V groove on the bottom pulley it was just running on the pulley extension for the domestic alternator. Due to space on mine it was impossible to see until you were basically up side down in the engine bay. Pete

Used them twice, they are fine to apply, did you ever cover your school books in sticky black plastic, the trick is to keep the air out. The first time I did them and the second time had a pro but both times they looked good to start but started to peel and flake after a couple of years until I pressure washed them off. My assumption was I had messed it up the first time but as I say I had a pro do it the second time with no more sucess. Pete

You can get past in a narrow beam, we have passed both ways in the last couple of days. I think you would be out of luck in a wide beam boat.

Thanks both, Pete

How far south can you go on the Soar with a river only license? In my marina it is an article of faith that you cannot go into Loughborough let alone beyond on a river only license, but looking at the T&C''s it says 'Trent Junction to Leicester'. Anyone know for certain which is correct? Thanks Peter

Hi, I'm talking about replacing the clear plastic tube that connects the red cap to the tube that goes in the dipstick. I just can't figure out how the tube connects at the dipstick tube end. Pete

Has anyone ever changed the clear plastic pipe on a pela 6000, I can see how to get one end off but I cannot see how to disconnect/reconnect the thin black pipe. If you have changed it what size pipe does it need? Thanks (yet again) everyone Pete

Thank you very much Tony for that detailed answer, if anyone fancies chipping in on how to test, if I say my knowledge is minimal that is probably over egging the pudding. Pete

Thanks Tony I'm not sure what you mean by too higher voltage any clues what I may be looking for or how to test? Thanks Peter

I won't be back on the boat until Friday so not sure, it is just a mysterious box with no indicators on it. I did a test using the diode setting on my multimeter (after disconnecting) and assuming I did it correctely it indicated it was working. Peter

Hi, Was wondering if anyone had experience good or bad of the Airlink BT3240 transformer my boat is in for blacking and has some signs of electrolysis, so looking for a better way to protect the hull. The boat spends most of the time in a marina plugged in. There is a galvanic isolator, Thanks Pete

I have a friend who does professional car detailing and he does have an angle grinder in his aresenal for difficult jobs but he says it took many hours of practice (and mistakes) before he could use it without burning through the paint.

Yes but they take up more space when folded. Pete

I assume you can't get to a car at all, Rotec in Sutton-in-Ashfield happily replaced my Beta 38 domestic alternator from stock. They are about an hour away from you in a car. Might be worth calling them for advice 01623 453512 even if you can't get there.

You did get me there for a few seconds Pete

It was actually a guy called Stephen Causon who is a car detailer, I have just dropped him an email to see if he would be interested in doing mine in Nottingham. I've asked him if it is OK if I pass his email on to you. Pete