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What size bilge pump is recommended for 62ft narrowboat. At the moment I have a rule 1500GPH Thinking of changing it for a computerized rule 800GPH Any thoughts on this cheers Mark

yes I think I will spend more and upgrade them, thank you for your reply Mark

Hi I recently replaced my G4 JC Type Halogen Light Bulbs with some cheap LED lights from Ebay. The new lights seem to run far too hot, the supplier said I need a LED driver even though there running from 12volt battery. Anyone else had this problem. Thanks Mark

Anglezark is the boat am looking into, Also thinking of renaming the boat Mark

Yes was rebuilt by Walsh's engineering, Engine was rebuilt 2009. The engine has been laid up for some time, the starter motor did not sound too good, But all I done was lift up decompression lever. It went eventually sounded really nice, Regards mark

Thanks sent email Mark

Hi Athy when I try to send a PM to you it says this, The following errors were found The member Athy cannot receive any new messages This personal message has not been sent Am I doing some thing wrong Mark

I’m looking for some advice on a Gardner 2LW engine. The engine is fitted to a narrow boat I have made an offer on, the boat been laid up for a while so starting was not easy but knowing the correct way to start engine up would of helped. I was wondering if anyone knows where I could get a service manual or down load a PDF manual on line. Thank you again for your help and advice you have given me in the past. Regards Mark

Sorry should of said the seem to be made of a marine ply with a sheet of black grip stuff on top, Sorry can not be more accurate but haven’t a clue what the boards are made of, its an 206 aqualine cruiser if this helps ps they do seem impregnated…..mark

I recently spilt cleaning sprits on my deck board in front of boat, and they have gone slightly discoloured, try cleaning them with detergents just made them worst. Any Ideas? Do you think they would paint or would it look a mess? Its a shame to replace them as there not that old ...........Mark

Yes does sound like that's the problem..I will make sure the tank vents clear thanks again for your advice.......alls I need. now is for the seven to drop in level to get home. stay here much longer i will need a pasport.....mark

Sorry one red value on the hot water tank. When I twist it water runs in and the tank stops knocking. It's as if it needs bleeding air out of stsyem. Surley I don't need to do this every time I fill with water......thank-you. Mark

USome times. When refilled water tank the water pump doesnt turn off. Also the hot water tank system starts knocking. I can stop it by twisting the red. Cap on hot water tank and water fills tank . Sorry if this don't make sense typing on. Mobile about to throw it out window. If anyone can help be great.still stuck in basin

Stuck in cloucester basin till Thursday. Due to bad weather .river seven closed Hope I get through Thursday.

Thanks for your replies, going to give it a try anyway, this time of year theres never going to be a good time

Yes, Sue I have looked it does seem clear if it’s up to date but the recent bad weather has delayed work, so just hoping its up to date. ..........Mark

Making journey home from Saul marina on Saturday to Tattenhall in the northwest. I noticed the weather gone colder this week, are the canals still thawed or is anyone iced in. The route am planning to take is up the river Seven to Stourport basin, Then onwards up the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal, then Shropshire union to chester. Be grateful if anyone knows of any problems on route, I know about booking the passage at Gloucester to get on to the river seven. Thank you, Mark

Ive never heard of that before is it some sort of conversion to 12volt, or just better economic way to run. Its hard to see value for money just because the fridges are 12volt £500 to £600 for 12volt,

Looking to change my under counter fridge freezer, for more energy efficient 12 volt one. The prices seem expensive anyone know who sell them cheaper than marine chandeliers’ Thanks ....Mark

Thank you I can see it now, may of been my notebook , thanks anyway ..Mark

I recently place an add for sale for a pair of 2 boatman’s chairs, Did I mention something wrong to not get Add approved or did I do something wrong…Thanks ..Mark

Excellent point as we do have diesel heating Just out of interest if anyone was at saul marina Saturday just gone and thought a N/B was on fire, just to put you mind at rest it was me trying to light the Morso Squirrel fire. No joke 5 mins after, the family ran for cover as I opened ever door and windows. I think I have it under control now! as I think the problem was I dint close the Ventilation screws back in to adjust the flames…. If I try again I will inform local fire brigade

checking Fuel levels in diesel tank, is there a better way than a stale/broom handle. Seems an easy way, Is there any better ideas out there? How do most of you do it?.....Mark