Melita

Just do a Google search, 'removable pin hinges' Plenty of images - both Screwfix and Toolstation sell them

Could be anywhere, have a look at David's recent video's, he's just bought one.

I have, both off and on! With the filler cap off, I don't get any water when I blow into the pipe! I do, thanks. I'll be bringing all new fittings when I come back next week.

Thanks for quick replies, as I said, I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and remove the top plate - as you can imagine, the bolts are well and truly rusted in!

Exactly what I thought, but the pump and stopcock are both connected to this pipe, pic enclosed.

I know that I'm going to have to take the top off and clean it out, but I can't understand why I can't get any water to flow. So, on my 1980's refurb the water tank is under the well deck. The water inlet appears to come from very near the top. I've just finished the cold water plumbing and want to test it. I've put water into the tank, don't know how much, but the hosepipe was on for about 20 minutes. Turn the stop cock and there's nothing flowing, also, the pump will not suck any water in. Took the pump apart and used an air blower to force air back into the tank, water then flows, but only for a couple of seconds - but this is only if I've replaced the filler cap. It appears that my air blower is pressurising the tank and then that is what causes to water to flow, but only 'till the pressure has gone. Any thoughts or ideas? Could it be that there is a siphon pipe in the tank and this will only prime if the tank is full? It's obviously not blocked. Thanks for any advice, Kevin

The article refers to it as 'a boat' and 'a narrowboat'. It's only the title of this thread that refers to it as 'a barge'!

What finish are you intending using? Water will stain oak quite black, so dismiss your 2nd option. Steaming it is the best way to go - in my opinion.

Here it is with all the tones removed.

Tidied up the last one for you.

Check the dimensions of Thorne Lock before booking at Nationwide Narrowboats, I'm not sure if a 60' widebeam will fit through.

Some may find this interesting.

She's very talented.

Just picked one up from the local store, 4 blade £14.99 https://www.aldi.co.uk/workzone-stove-fan/p/837957806570500