Ratkatcher Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 27 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: Still a lot better than the Thames where its a lot more than forecourt price. Are they related to Dick Turpin? Thank goodness Wheaton Aston is only a mile or so from my mooring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGoat Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 On 17/01/2016 at 18:08, raymondh said: My none waterside dealer (it is not far from the canal) who sells in the 10,000s of litres per week, asks for name, address, use for fuel and car registration number There is also a big sign saying they do not sell fuel for use in boats They do however sell to marinas and fuel boats in the area To me its all a nonsense just buy what you need and be honest in what you declare Ray PS I only purchase Kerro from them, I buy my red wherever and declare as I think is appropriate That's because he has to have an additional registration from HMRC to sell to boats and the paperwork (although small) is not worth the effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogless Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) I remember queueing for diesel, behind a fat boat at Newbury on the K&A. Their diesel bill was £357, and the guy told me he'd not actually filled the tank. Mind you it was about £1.12 a litre at that time. Rog PS I'm always disappointed if I time it wrong, and can't get a fill up at Turner's, Wheaton Aston Edited June 15, 2017 by dogless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 10 minutes ago, dogless said: Their diesel bill was £357, and the guy told me he'd not actually filled the tank. I try to keep mine topped up as best I can. Main (keel) tank is 1000 litres and each 'wing' tank is 900 litres. It does give me a theoretical range of about 2000 miles tho'. All 3 tanks are currently full pending the 'summer cruise'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 58 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: I try to keep mine topped up as best I can. Main (keel) tank is 1000 litres and each 'wing' tank is 900 litres. It does give me a theoretical range of about 2000 miles tho'. All 3 tanks are currently full pending the 'summer cruise'. Im surprised it moves with all that weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 9 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Im surprised it moves with all that weight! 2x 6 cylinder diesels manage to push it along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: 2x 6 cylinder diesels manage to push it along. Is that the catamaran? If so, does the weight affect sailing ability alot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Is that the catamaran? If so, does the weight affect sailing ability alot? No - that's the 'cruiser', which was custom built on a Trawler hull by a boat yard owner for his own use. (The Cat has twin Volvo 2030's (3 cylinders each)) Edited June 15, 2017 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 8 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: No - that's the 'cruiser', which was custom built on a Trawler hull by a boat yard owner for his own use. (The Cat has twin Volvo 2030's (3 cylinders each)) Wow, wish my engine(s) were that clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 Engine porn! More!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Wow, wish my engine(s) were that clean That's because it is in a massive engine bay with plenty of space to walk around to polish. If it was a proper boat then there would be more important things to be doing like boating along the canals rather than scrubbing an engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, zenataomm said: These discussions about what - how much - % etc. are now all redundant. I saw this at Braunston yesterday ...... Interestingly they still require you to make a declaration, although they don't call it a Self Declaration, it's still up to you. Hmmmm ?! I also noticed that sign at Braunston yesterday, I immediately made a mental note never to fill up there. I'm waiting for the day I fill up somewhere and get told after filling that they only do a 60/40 split, I just want to see the look on their faces when I tell them to take it back out or accept my self declaration. Life is too short if you can't be a cantankerous old git on occasion. What will Braunston do if you have a boat with duel tanks, one for propulsion and one for domestic? Edited June 15, 2017 by Bewildered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 5 minutes ago, Rob-M said: That's because it is in a massive engine bay with plenty of space to walk around to polish. If it was a proper boat then there would be more important things to be doing like boating along the canals rather than scrubbing an engine. The Volvos were after a 28 day 3100 mile trip last year - Rijeka (Croatia) to Hull. If you keep them clean you can see when you have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 59 minutes ago, Bewildered said: What will Braunston do if you have a boat with duel tanks, one for propulsion and one for domestic? The same as for anyone else 40 60 Take it or leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggsy Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 I have 3 tanks one for the reflex, one for the engine and Webasto and one for the generator, I also Carrie 3 x 25 ltr drums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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