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Then they need to update the licence Ts & Cs on their web page. 7.1 You must display the Boat’s name, index number and the Licence on both sides of the Boat so that they are always easily visible by our employees on the towpath or on the Waterway. If you do not, we may place a sticker on the Boat or on any cover on the Boat showing the number, which must not be removed unless the number is displayed in some other way. Any Tender must be marked with ‘Tender to (name and index number of the Boat)’.

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Think of your battery as a kitchen sink, the solar panel/ alternator is the tap running into the sink and the load - fridge, tv etc - is the plug hole outlet. If water coming into the sink is faster than water going then out the sink (battery) will fill up (charge) if they are both the same, the sink (battery) will stay at the same level (no change to the state of charge) and if water (power) leaving the sink (battery) is faster than new stuff coming in the sink (battery) will empty (dis charge). So even on a sunny day, if you don't have a lot of panels and you use a lot of power, then the battery may even continue to go flat.

Yes - once I'd sorted out getting an RCD declaration from the manufacturer and Croatian customs to issue a 'VAT Paid' certificate (a good contribution to their coffee fund helped) we bought her back from Croatia (3000+ mile cruise) She now has all the correct 'ships papers'.

Need more information. Can you clarify what exactly you mean by "non intrusive adverts?" Like, are they banners between posts? Rotating headers? I assume no fecking pop-ups, which is the antonym of non-intrusive... How many ads would each guest see per click? Are they likely to be gifs, vid clips, other shiet that can significantly slow down mobile or dongle connections and cost data? Do you intend to use a service to find and place ads and pay out revenue to you? If so, which service, what type of ads, how will you regain any autonomy over the type of things they place? Or do you intend to shill ad space to canal-related businesses? Like, You need to provide more detailed information to have a hope of getting informed replies/votes. This isn't parliament, you know.

Firstly on the funding thing, the site was well funded for quite a while until it became megalomanically run for the benefit of a few, in a confrontational, aggressive and control-freaky way that alienated a lot of folk who, me included, then cancelled their regular donations. In other words, actions have consequences and that is the main reason why the site currently has a shortfall. We are where we are, true, but also there is a need to learn from history! As to advertising for guests, if there is an intent to gain members this seems counterproductive as they may be put off by advertising. I am no expert but I believe you create a link to an advertising supplier and don't actually have much control over each advert? This leads to malware adverts getting through and it can be a struggle to keep on top of it, and or potential members find the site inoperable from time to time as a result of redirects to scam app purchases etc. I also see it as the thin end of the wedge and when you say "no plans for adverts for members" you should add "at this time" because that is all you know. If the "site owner" (not, of course, the "site creator") ate a bit of hindsight humble pie for allowing a war zone to develop, in which he was a combatant, as opposed to continuing to be in denial and attempting to change history, some of those who terminated their regular donations in protest might reconsider, and that would fix the funding issue.

I'm always happy for people to take photos of the boat and enjoy engaging with people on the towpath. I see public interest in the canal as a positive thing and I'm keen to encourage it.

Personally I don't like it but then I am an anti social old groat. I always make it obvious, without being rude, that I don't want a picture taken. God knows where it might end up. To me it's a bit like people invading my personal space, which these days is about a one mile perimeter. Plus I think it should be polite to ask. I don't have to answer to anyone but fancy having your picture taken anywhere doing any thing, it ends up on Facebook or any other stupid site and the next day your boss calls you in and asks why you were on the Death Slide at Alton Towers when you said you were virtually dying and couldn't come in to work

I pull a stupid face and hope they don't notice until they get home and check their pictures. That or stick the finger up at them, depending on what type of mood I'm in. Mr Ratner may disagree

Does the little face go sad in winter?

i have seen quite a few boats with no access to the cratch but side hatches to assist evacuation,i was contemplating removing the kitchen windows and replacing them with hatches. i think i could still do this but leave cratch as is.

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