HELP! In need of a reputable electrician near Camden

[mccurlej]

My Narrowboat is in need of a complete engine rewire (its a Perkins Diesel engine). I'm looking for recommendations for electricians to come out to my boat, moored near Camden Lock, and give a quote. We're new to the area and don't know who to trust (certainly not the buffoon that did the shoddy wiring in the first place). Any help is appreciated.

[Steve 210859]

Hi

 

My name is Steve Williams, I am a registered Boat Safety Scheme Examiner and a qualified Electrical Engineer. I would like to help you out but unfortunately I am recovering from an operation.

 

However, I am willing to help with advice and perhaps point you in the right direction. I would certainly recommend that whoever you employ assures you that he/she is fully aware of the 2013 Boat Safety Scheme ECPs with regard to cable sizing and fuse requirements, particularly important for your safety and ensuring you do not invalidate your insurance on your vessel.

 

If I can be of help, feel free to call me on 07814 530679 or email me on iwabss1@btinternet.com. Good luck with your repairs, never be afraid to ask, advice is always free.

 

By the way, if you want to email a brief list of your problems with a photo of your engine, I will try to compile a list of helpful do's and dont's for you.

 

Regards

 

Steve Williams

BSS Examiner PIN 614

[Lady Muck]

You might have trouble encouraging any decent boat tradesman to come and see you in Camden. Many of the good 'uns won't come within the M25 and others will want to know if there's anywhere they can park their van. Just bear in mind that the good ones have more work on than they can cope with so they can pick n' choose their jobs.

 

It might be worth cruising out near one of the boatyards and/or contacting them (Uxbridge/ Springfield/Stanstead Abbots/Enfield Drydock)

[Peter Reed]

Is there really such thing as a reputable marine electrician?