nb-Dusk Till Dawn

[stuart]

Is it beneficial to raise the stove up?

I had not considered it, and was planning to keep it low for 2 reasons : to allow plenty of rise to the back boiler pipes (gravity convection system), and for the diesel supply.  I have now decided to go multi-fuel Morso, so the second is no longer an issue.

I suppose the benefits are that the heat is more 'in your face' (good or bad?) and it is much easier to operate and maintain the stove (especially if you have back pain, as I do).

Any comments?

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The stove is raised up for no other reason than the swim plate runs along the side so it would have pushed the stove about 200mm into the cabin space. I'm using a Jabsco circulating pump for the heating/boiler so no problems with gravity feeds to the radiators.

 

Theres also plenty of space under the stove, which I'm planning on building a large metal box to hold a bag of coal/wood. It is really easy to get to the stove for cleaning and loading with fuel rather than stooping down.

 

Its the first time I've used a Morso stove and I love it! Looks good, simple to use/clean and does its job.

 

Just for reference I paid £460 including the boiler for the 1410 standard model - from the local chandlers. I shopped around and this was by far the cheapest price I found.

Edited March 15, 2005 by stuart

[ChrisPy]

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Just for reference I paid £460 including the boiler for the 1410 standard model - from the local chandlers.  I shopped around and this was by far the cheapest price I found.

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who are they?

[stuart]

who are they?

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Lime Kiln Chandlers

 

4, Bridgnorth Rd.

Compton

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV6 8AA

 

01902 751147

 

They do mail order as well, although a stove may be on the heavy side!

[john b.]

Stuart.

Like the three way switch idea think I may copy that. What down lights have you fitted i.e. 10w or 20w halogen or L.E.D. are you happy with the result.

Cheers. Johnb.

[Richard Bustens]

Hi it is very dificult from the pic to tell but what spacing have you used for the lights, and what is the length of the room in the pic, i presume it is going to be your main living room?

[stuart]

Hi it is very dificult from the pic to tell but what spacing have you used for the lights, and what is the length of the room in the pic, i presume it is going to be your main living room?

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Hi Richard.

 

The lights are all 10W halogen downlighters. I've put links to these on a previous thread, from tlc direct, about £4 each.

 

I have plenty installed to ensure that theres no dark corners but as previously mentioned, I've put in 3 and 2 way switches so I can control the mood/brightness of the rooms (and save battery power!).

 

There are 5 lights in the living area (1 centre, 2x2 either side) with a further 4 in the Kitchen (both rooms are together). When they are all on its very light - almost like day light. As the boat is only 45ft long, the living area is about 8ft long, kitchen about 6ft.

 

Does this help?

 

Stu.

[stuart]

Well its almost 2 months since I last posted any pictures - but that does not mean progress has not been made!

 

I'll post some more photos when time permits. So far we now have:

 

Working water system

Hot water powered by Morso stove (engine cal. connection yet to be made)

Working central heating radiators.

All internal bulkheads in place

Bed built

Functioning Wardrobe

Electrical system in place & lighting working

Kitchen 85% complete

 

Heres a quick bedroom photo. I'll take some more better quality ones this weekend.

 

[DHutch]

Its looking nice, can wait to see more!

[stuart]

Well with the bank holiday upon us I'm off to begin painting the outside of the boat!

 

Going to try and take as much of the delivery primer off as I can as its quite lumpy and gone porus in a few places.

 

Hope the sun stays out!

[stuart]

Blimey painting is hard work! I can see why it costs so much for people to do it for you now!

 

Two undercoats on one side of the boat now. Its not looking bad but the photos dont really do it justice as they are off my mobile phone!

 

Top coat tomorrow!

 

 

Edited May 29, 2005 by stuart

[stuart]

Well on/off rain put stop to putting a top coat on the boat today! :-(

 

Continued with the bathroom wall/shower instead. Once again blurry pictures!

 

The shower is a concealed thermostatic one so the wall is quite thick to hold this.

 

 

Back of wall showing shower and ample space for cables/pipes etc.

 

Edited May 30, 2005 by stuart

[stuart]

Toilet tank has been designed and ordered to be built out of 6mm steel plate. Gone for a traditional rectangle shape rather than the "L" shape I originally thought of to help prevent listing when the tank is full.

 

The new tank will be smaller and obviously hold less but the cost of pump outs is not too expensive. New tank is about 45 gallon.

Edited June 13, 2005 by stuart

[Bernie]

Looking good Stuart, we have an 80g holding tank and need to empty it about every 12-14 days when cruising.

Edited June 13, 2005 by Bernie

[Richard Bustens]

still which ever way you look at it 45 galls is a lot of Sh**t lol

[stuart]

Tank has been built and arrived a little late but as it was built for nothing except a pint I'm not complaining!!

 

 

 

Edited August 8, 2005 by stuart

[stuart]

Tank in place (between bulkhead and bedroom) and toilet fitted to top.

 

Notice vent and pump out pipes running up - short straight run to prevent airlocks and suction problems.

 

I dont ever want to remove the inspection hatch again - sealed down with lots of silicone!!

 

 

Sink and cupboard will be installed over the top of the tank on the right hand side, next to a towel radiator. Back of toilet and top of tank will be tiled.

Edited August 8, 2005 by stuart

[Brent]

Stuart

 

Could you tell me who you purchased your wire etc from.

 

Ta Brent

[stuart]

Stuart

 

Could you tell me who you purchased your wire etc from.

 

Ta Brent

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A mixture of www.screwfix.co.uk and www.toolstation.co.uk. Also a few bits and pieces from rapid electronics.

 

I found toolstation very cheap for most things and fast free delivery if you spend £40.

[ChrisPy]

A mixture of www.screwfix.co.uk and www.toolstation.co.uk.  Also a few bits and pieces from rapid electronics.

 

I found toolstation very cheap for most things and fast free delivery if you spend £40.

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do these cables meet the requirements for use on a boat?

 

I gave up trying to get such assurance from the usual sources like Screwfix and purchased Aquafax stuff from a chandler. Comes with CE marking to meet the RCD requirements. Didn't seem to cost much more.

[stuart]

I actually got the cable from Farnell not Rapid as previous posted!

 

They supply the data sheets online so you can see the maker and also the BS/CE marks that apply to it.

 

You also get the name and address of the maker so you can call them for paper work if required.

 

Heres a sample data sheet http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/23495.pdf

[ChrisPy]

I actually got the cable from Farnell not Rapid as previous posted!

 

They supply the data sheets online so you can see the maker and also the BS/CE marks that apply to it.

 

You also get the name and address of the maker so you can call them for paper work if required.

 

Heres a sample data sheet http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/23495.pdf

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the data sheet makes no reference to multi-stranded cable.

[stuart]

Thats only a sample tech sheet - not what I actually brought I cannot find it on there site at the moment!!

[rayman]

hi

as mentioned by someone earlier,this will be good for people like myself,who is going to attempt their first ever fitout,Looking at what you've achieved,over such a short period of time has really boosted my confidence,you're doing a brilliant job and can't wait for future photo's. keep up the good work and good luck.

[stuart]

Heres a photo of a partial finished bathroom. Tiling and a bit of tidying up still required!

 

[ChrisPy]

Heres a photo of a partial finished bathroom.  Tiling and a bit of tidying up still required!

 

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just because the basin has no tap hole doesn't mean you don't need a tap to use it