Dr Bob Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 16 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: Some years ago I had a ratchet strap similar to the above but it failed the BSSC - I had to replace it with a 'non-metallic' fastening device. How about an electrified fence? You have the power source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 9 hours ago, Nightwatch said: It's the world we live in nowadays. There are those that have no respect for other peoples possessions. Some berk has realised you can get forty quid for a battery at the scrappies. Or maybe, perhaps another boater down on his/her luck with duff batteries. How much!!!!!!! I've got 4 x 130 ah AGMs and 1 X 110 ah sitting outside my back door ( no, I'm not giving my postcode) waiting to go down the boat. I've 'traded' the old ones (6 in total) with a fellow moorer for his muscle when hauling them out. Still, a deals a deal and sorry Nightwatch but are you sure 40 notes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard10002 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 More like ten or 12 quid for a normal 25kg battery. I took 6 to a scrapyard a few years ago and got about £70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I am mistaken. Rush of blood to the brainbox. I took four to a scrappie and got something like £68. So I was wrong very wrong. Where I got forty each from I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 06:54, WotEver said: And these days women don’t wear stockings, so no easy temp fix. Some do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, peterboat said: And these days women don’t wear stockings, so no easy temp fix. 4 minutes ago, peterboat said: Some do Generally the ones who suffer from wind. You can always tell if a 'windy woman' is wearing tights as her ankles swell up. Edited March 27, 2018 by Alan de Enfield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st ade Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 15 hours ago, Jonkx said: They were Platinum Leisure Plus domestic batteries and a Platinum Excel starter battery as per attached photo. Looking at the location of the isolator switches, if you secure the deck boards to prevent further theft do make sure you can still turn the juice off..... quickly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 How about using one, or two car boot/bonnet/tailgate catches to hold the deck boards on? The latch and striker plate could be hidden under the deck boards and the remote release cables fed through to the cabin so you could only pull the releases with access to the interior. Easy to open if you are on board and need to turn off the isolator switches in a hurry, but would need a crow bar to break in to otherwise. Cheap to get from scrap cars. To replace the deck boards just drop them down and they lock automagically. Jen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: How about using one, or two car boot/bonnet/tailgate catches to hold the deck boards on? The latch and striker plate could be hidden under the deck boards and the remote release cables fed through to the cabin so you could only pull the releases with access to the interior. Easy to open if you are on board and need to turn off the isolator switches in a hurry, but would need a crow bar to break in to otherwise. Cheap to get from scrap cars. To replace the deck boards just drop them down and they lock automagically. Jen Ok, thinking about this again and car type latches might not work as the weight of the deck board will just close the latch again as soon as you release the cable pull unless you simultaneously lift the deck board. Not easy!. Car ones are designed to work with relatively light doors, often balanced with gas rams. The general principle of a cable release latch operated from within the cabin is good, but I am not sure that car latches are the way to go. Maybe something like thishttps://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-tubular-mortice-latch-nickel-plated-76mm/5245k with a cable pull lever releasing it. Jen Edited March 27, 2018 by Jen-in-Wellies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryeland Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 The remote release latch idea is a good one, a garage door latch looks almost perfect... https://www.garagedoor-spares.com/item/henderson-lock-cable-and-release-latch/ I shall be trying one! Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 10 hours ago, Nightwatch said: I am mistaken. Rush of blood to the brainbox. I took four to a scrappie and got something like £68. So I was wrong very wrong. Where I got forty each from I don't know. I got 60p/kg. two years ago. I don't know the current price of scrap lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonkx Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Ouch, and it's going to cost me £300 - £400. Out of interest, would anyone bother claiming on the insurance? Taking account the loss of no claims, increased premiums etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) Sadly, I wouldn't bother insurance. You probably have a excess aswell. Not that this lessens the blow, but we bought our last batteries from a company called ABS. Advanced Battery Supplies. https://advancedbatterysupplies.co.uk/ Very helpful and efficient. Good price for not the cheapest battery. Look for their multi battery deals. Delivery was good as well. Edited March 27, 2018 by Nightwatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Nightwatch said: Sadly, I wouldn't bother insurance. You probably have a excess aswell. Not that this lessens the blow, but we bought our last batteries from a company called ABS. Advanced Battery Supplies. https://advancedbatterysupplies.co.uk/ Very helpful and efficient. Good price for not the cheapest battery. Look for their multi battery deals. Delivery was good as well. 2nd for ABS good company to deal with, free delivery used them a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: Ok, thinking about this again and car type latches might not work as the weight of the deck board will just close the latch again as soon as you release the cable pull unless you simultaneously lift the deck board. Not easy!. Car ones are designed to work with relatively light doors, often balanced with gas rams. The general principle of a cable release latch operated from within the cabin is good, but I am not sure that car latches are the way to go. Maybe something like thishttps://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-tubular-mortice-latch-nickel-plated-76mm/5245k with a cable pull lever releasing it. Jen Install with four springs, one in each corner. Pull the release and zeberdee's your uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Dr Bob said: Install with four springs, one in each corner. Pull the release and zeberdee's your uncle. Boiiiiiiinnnnnnnng. Time for bed. Edited March 27, 2018 by rusty69 More 'n's. No not them type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, rusty69 said: Boiiiiiiinnnnnnnng. Time for bed. Yes, time for tellitubbies bye bye time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dr Bob said: Install with four springs, one in each corner. Pull the release and zeberdee's your uncle. Isn't that what the Aldi Audi 'catchphrase' is based on - a pig on springs "Four Spring Pork Technic" Edited March 27, 2018 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceinSanity Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 7 hours ago, Alan de Enfield said: Isn't that what the Aldi Audi 'catchphrase' is based on - a pig on springs "Four Spring Pork Technic" No, no, no – Four Spring Duck Technic. I'm sure Dr B can advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, BruceinSanity said: No, no, no – Four Spring Duck Technic. I'm sure Dr B can advise. Sorry - Duck on springs Or - springriders.htm Edited March 28, 2018 by Alan de Enfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 1 minute ago, BruceinSanity said: No, no, no – Four Spring Duck Technic. I'm sure Dr B can advise. Don't give the good doctor anymore ideas. That poor duck has already suffered enough. Fitting 4 springs he'll be hopping mad. He's no spring chicken. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Bob Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 15 minutes ago, rusty69 said: He's no spring chicken. I know I am getting on a bit, but not that much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 21 hours ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: Ok, thinking about this again and car type latches might not work as the weight of the deck board will just close the latch again as soon as you release the cable pull unless you simultaneously lift the deck board. Not easy!. Car ones are designed to work with relatively light doors, often balanced with gas rams. The general principle of a cable release latch operated from within the cabin is good, but I am not sure that car latches are the way to go. Maybe something like thishttps://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-tubular-mortice-latch-nickel-plated-76mm/5245k with a cable pull lever releasing it. Jen Those particular mortise catches are pretty poorly made. I’ve used them on budget stuff but wouldn’t trust them outside for securing engine boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 A 3 ton boulder placed on the boards would do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 41 minutes ago, bizzard said: A 3 ton boulder placed on the boards would do the job. So long as you park your fork-lift truck well away from the boat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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