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You may be referring to Geoff at the Anson Engine Museum. https://enginemuseum.org/ He provided all the original client order details and dates for my engine in return for a small donation to the museum coffers ....

FWIW, mine are clear powder-coated. There has been some degradation since 2008 but not enough to justify refurbishment at the moment.

These links may help clarify things for you .... https://www.5gantenna.co.uk/5g-router-antennas/zyxel-nr5103/ and https://www.3grouterstore.co.uk/product-category/5g-antennas/4x4-mimo-5g-antennas/

Probably Kolor Kut paste or similar....

We moored in NWM1 and my travelling companion moored in NWM2 last week. The other bookable moorings were unoccupied for the two days but other random boats were moored on other moorings. I was disappointed that we had to use mooring pins (with plenty of buried concrete!) due to the lack of rings/spacing of the existing mooring rings. I would describe the arrangements as "no frills". You will need to fill up with water by the cafe, before dropping down into the basin or on the Weaver if using the MSC. If you need an Elsan, that's hidden behind a portacabin on the opposite side to the cafe. One plus point was finding "Home and Dry Laundry" just up the road. A friendly and quality service at decent rates and turned around in less than 24 hours.

You could start by trawling through this lot until a plumber arrives ..... https://www.bes.co.uk/pipes-tubes-and-fittings/pipe-fittings/malleable-iron/

Expect to have to provide evidence of installation by a suitably qualified person if insurers make it policy... (I mean generally, not you personally)

A technical specification is being reviewed, pending ratification by ISO. Its reference number is CEN ISO/TS 23625 (August 2022) "Small Craft - Lithium Batteries". It is already prevalent in the UK amongst organisations associated with the safety and insurance of inland craft. I believe conversion to a full ISO standard is expected shortly. How it will be adopted in the UK remains to be seen e.g. RCR, mandated by insurers etc.... The quote that some may have seen on Facebook (dismissed as b******s by some) was an extract from the TS.

You could try these guys https://www.mmarineware.co.uk/ . They are part of the HNBC stand at Crick this weekend and have a smoke box on display.

This may help ..... https://www.peelports.com/marine/our-ports/manchester-ship-canal. and https://www.peelports.com/media/ssun1omv/mli01-pleasure-craft-induction-pack-2023.pdf

This would be a good starting point ...... https://www.abnb.co.uk/useful-information/faq-rcd

I've used just kampers and they offer a good service. You don't mention where you are but here is another option for you .... the Penkridge store is not far from the Staffs & Worcester. https://www.tfmsuperstore.co.uk/products/golden-film-sae30-classic-oil-25-litre-2/

Magnesium Hydroxide is Milk of Magnesia so your indigestion should be reduced and hydrogen gas could power your boat if you had a fuel cell. Visionary 🙂 Probably better out than in though. It should not be in there and is potentially hazardous to your health.

It was good to "bump" in to you and B...... + Beaulieu + Renfrew

These guys only offer one option which might narrow it down a bit for you. https://gardnerspares.com/shop/uncategorised/exol-meg-antifreeze-20-litres-ready-to-use/

This may explain why you can't see out of the windows. As ABNB has explained elsewhere outside of this forum, it's a method they use to reduce shadows and contrast for their interior shots. It's a professional photography technique, nothing to do with creating a false impression. [Photo credit: ABNB].

There is work going on this week to remove safety fencing and other related 'stuff', this would suggest that things are going to plan. If you use social media, @WatfordLocks on Twitter may be a useful source of updates.

The stoppage has been extended to 4th March.

A reminder that Watford remains closed until Saturday 26th Feb. Hours will be 09:30 - 15:30 (last boat is 14:45) until the end of March.

The leak between Lock 6 and 7 was fixed during the last stoppage by installing a new clapper post i.e. the post that the top gate of Lock 6 closes up against, so that is no longer an issue. The erosion of the bank alongside Lock 3 (the main reason for the last stoppage) was due to an unused culvert being damaged by water entering the lock from the (red) paddle. The culvert and surrounding floor area has now been fully bricked up and the cavities filled. The current stoppage involves the regular routine maintenance work i.e. gate replacements, grouting and ladder maintenance. As MP states, the side ponds have more than enough capacity to keep the flight operating.

There are loads of capable brokers, some of which specialise in vintage engined traditional style boats. Where are you?

What is behind the small circular covers towards the top?

Worth a taking a look at Maritime & Coastguard Agency document MGN629 - Part 3 Section 3.10.

@sarahavfc at Glascote would be a good starting point.....

It was a test to see who actually reads it 👍