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Basic wiring loom installed, upper walls insulated, upper wall panels all cut to size and the 2 bulkheads prepared and temporarily fitted in place.

“There were a number of challenges associated with this unique structure, but the whole delivery team worked together tirelessly to ensure that each aspect of the works was delivered. The plan was monitored and adapted and each party’s needs were met so that the works could be completed safely and ultimately, so that the tracks were handed back to traffic on time.” It's strange how so many are praising the work and how everything went to plan! The only 'party' who's needs are still not met are us boaters.

Also, if you're opting to wait for Keadby, join Trentlink FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/666937220961360 Single handing, I always prefer the Huddersfield Narrow canal, but that has more than it's fair share of problems too!!

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Cladding from above the gunwales all taken down and disposed of. A little bit of surface rust here and there, but we are looking in very good condition for the age of the boat ( 35+ years old ).

Nice short video showing the task ahead!

I've always used neoprene foam, 6 or 8 mm thick, depending on how out of shape the metal is. Used this on my new build and not had a single leak in 6 years, started using in when re-sealing the windows on my current project, I buy from Ebay, just type 'neoprene foam' in the search.

Facebook market place, at £10 for a 5*4 sheet of 25mm and £10 delivery, 6 sheets were a no brainer. I've removed quite a lot of weight, boat used to sit at 27", with what I've put back in she should sit nicely at 24". There will be a stove going in and I've got a few metal weights to be used in and around to trim the float balance.

Ballast back in, foil insulation on top and reclaimed 25mm marine ply loose fitted.

Had nice weather yesterday so decided to put some ballast back in. Used some engineering bricks for the first 3 bays, the old broken up paving slabs will fill the rest, but that will wait for another day. Somebody mentioned using the garden netting to create the air space and it appears to be a good call.

A good bit of progress made, removed all of the ballast and chopped the shower tray out. The steel at the stern was a bit rusty, but it has been cleaned and treat with Fertan. The rest of the baseplate had surface rust, but the original paint was still mostly intact. This has been cleaned and a new coat of blacking applied. The Fertan hadn't cured enough before I came home, so that will be blacked next time I go. The baseplate thickness is between 4.8mm and 5.9mm, I'm happy with that for a 38 year old boat.

It was a once in a lifetime trip for me Frank, my thanks go to you for organising it all. My new project only has a 10 hp single cylinder engine, I won't be taking her over, although I'll still be using the Trent. I actually didn't edit it out, I've looked and listened very carefully and the camera didn't pick it up!! Hope you both have a good 2024.

Exciting maybe isn't the right word! If anybody want's to look, nothing special, but a bit of film I managed to save.