Gas Engineer Required

[wallruss1967]

I have a 1969 Creighton Inlander 26ft Centre Cockpit GRP Cruiser and am based at King's Bromley Marina in Lichfield, Staffordshire.

 

The boat has a petrol outboard and used to have an instant water heater fitted but apparently this was removed years ago due to a change in the Boat Safety Regulations. However, I have now been informed that the regulations have changed again and I can now have one fitted.

 

Firstly, can somebody confirm that this is correct and, if so, please recommend a suitable Gas Engineer to quote and install the heater, I have scoured the internet but to no avail.

 

I look forward to your responses (hopefully)

 

 

[Alan de Enfield]

"I heard it from a guy down the pub, he has one of them boats with rivets on, and his Butler told him his sister (who works for a gas installer) overheard it when taking the tea into a board meeting".

 

Before spending loads of £'s may I suggest that you email the BSS and ask the same question, get the answer in writing, and, if it is, in the affirmative keep a copy with your 'boat file' as it appears that some BSS examiners make up their own rules, &/or are not aware of the updates and changes.

 

I would expect there to be 'issues' with open flamed water heaters and petrol tanks, which is why I said email rather than telephone.

Edited August 19, 2016 by Alan de Enfield

[Catnip King]

Contact: Robert Dickinson Telephone: 01270 812 810 / 07831 449 236

 

 

Hes based in Audlem but travels. He specialises in gas but also does BSS so hes the man to speak to.

Edited August 21, 2016 by Catnip King

[Sea Dog]

Petrol fumes and pilot lights - what could possibly go wrong? A gas man who is also a BSS examiner does sound like a good place to get advice and it would be interesting to know the outcome.