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Hi everyone, we are new to the community and new to boating, so looking for some advice on a boat we are considering buying (for a small business with commercial mooring; not live aboard). Before viewing the boat we were advised (by boating friends, sadly not local so couldn't come along) to look out for rust on the waterline and in the bilge. There seems to be rust in both areas (see pics), though we're unsure how superficial. The owner unfortunately has not had a survey done, though it has been out for reblacking about three years ago and he says should be slightly overdue another three coats now (Comastic). It's a 55ft 1999 narrowboat which will also be needing a new engine. Obviously we'd be looking to get a full survey done before commiting anything, but my question is, based on these issues, is it worth it at all or would it be better (particularly given our inexperience) to walk away (or possibly try to haggle down substantially)? We're not shy of doing the work, but would like to pay a fair price and know what we might be walking into. Perhaps estimated price ranges (for boat or work) would also be useful, though I know this might not really be enough info to go on. Thanks in advance! Attached are some pics we took of the rusty areas:
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Considering current oil prices I was wondering if red diesel is going to get cheaper ?? No changes in London so far, still 90p/l Did anyone observe any price changes elsewhere ?
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Hi, Have been quoted >£700 to have new gas pipe fitted from gas locker to new cooker and replacement Morco heater (approx 10feet away) They won’t connect to Morco but have no issues installing as far as so we can then do the rest. This includes parts inc bubble tester. It it was a fair chunk more than I was expecting, but maybe I was naive, does this sound like a fair price?
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Hi All, Am about to install a new lighting system and am looking at LEd lights, I know from here that most people rate Bedazzled but for a whole new system this is quite pricey. I have found some sold by Central Waterways Uk that are £9.50 a pop http://www.centralwaterways.uk/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=1038 they are apparently spike protected but do not have an internal fuse as beddazzled do. So 2 questions : has anybody used these? How important is the internal fuse? Many thanks Simone
