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Hey, Has anyone else owned/used an Atlanta 24 and found a distinct lack of cleats....and have you overcome it? 2 at the bow and 2 in poor locations at the transom....terrible for spring lines etc....i moor stern on and a cleat central would be so useful.....there are tqo eyes for fenders but poor for roping through. I've found a cleat with similar hole pattern to the eyes and am going to swap one and see how i feel about the look and whether it gets in the way. Anyone?
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Hi everyone, I have a couple questions in relation to fitting eberspacher heaters in smaller older boats which I'm hoping the wealth of experience of the forum can assist with. I've been planning through the winter months the fitment of an eberspacher diesel warm air system while out of the water in spring for our recent acquisition. We'd just like to extend our season a little, not into the depths of winter just so we can enjoy the nicer days of early autumn that would perhaps normally be a bit chilly overnight etc without some form of heating. I have spent quite a bit of time going through BSS regs, advice and forums on here and think I have got a good idea of approximately where to fit which on a 24ft cruiser is erm interesting. The rear lockers are all but out of bounds - battery gases in the rear left, gas in the rear right and an outboard and its tank in the centre behind the transom. We have a tall hanging wardrobe which only accumulates general bits of everything so have allocated a spot there where I squeeze it in - the down side here will be the noise but int he absence of anywhere else to fit it I think this is my only option and don't want end up having move it at our next BSS examination. I think I've got to the bottom of fire resistant hoses etc and proprietary connections rather than a bit o pipe pushed inside another 'bit o pipe' What I think are my last questions (which may then bring more) are: Is there any specific regulation or guidance on height from water line and distance from windows etc for exhaust outlet through the hull (my thinking here is as far away from both as possible) but if I'm physically restricted I'd like to ensure I don't encroach on any minimum distances. I have purchased a plastic (polyprop?) tank of Eberspacher 10 litres I believe but can't ascertain if this is acceptable within BSS. BSS goes into lots of detail about filler caps of plastic tanks being acceptable rather than an external vent etc etc. I will probably as I get further into have a Mild Steel tank made to fit somewhere snug below the floor but keep to around 10-15 litres for space and to keep within guidance of BSS with a proper external filler but I'm a way off that - probably next season that part. Has anybody used one of these tanks? Had any problems with BSS etc? Hopefully someone may be able to assist or share tips from fitting there own etc. Many thanks, Dave
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Hi everyone, back again... We bought our first boat after many holiday hires etc late summer last year - an atlanta 24. Seems a competent little thing and we're loving using it. Its that time of year where plans for the summer are inevitably made and was starting wonderings about exactly what I can expect from this little boat. Its happy enough on the canals even into a head wind, although you know the difference it seems to cope well with all but a minimal impact on fuel consumption. I'd love to hear of anyones experiences of this boat. Ours still has what I believe to be the original Yamaha 9.9 strapped on the transom and I'm keen to know if this is enough for the river stretches around Yorkshire. We're moored at Goole but would so love to get up to York but are unsure if it is man enough for the job in terms of power. We're in no rush to venture onto the rivers as we are still getting to grips with the boat itself but would be interested in views/experience/opinion. We'll be popping onto the Selby canal which is a short river stretch but generally more sedate than the ouse - with the exception of the last few days.....where the lock onto the A &C river section has at times disappeared.....!! And all manner of things are floating by at an alarming speed. Thanks everyone
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