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Guys once again thanks to all of you for your input. I started off most confused about different types of batteries and I am now slightly less confused after re reading the thread several times.

Roy have a look at my ebay link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEALEY-BT91-7-BAT ... 1c1040e90e Is this what you were talking about Rod

What a can of worms and I also understand that some batteries need a particular type of charger.

Thanks guys but my point is the quotes were from the same marine supplier both 110amp both 2 year warrantee so should last the same amount of time . I was even quoted for a 'Truck' battery same spec but £10 dearer but 'would be much better'. Now I understood that boaters should use marine type batteries and not ones that are made for road vehicals. Sorry but seems confusing.

I have to buy 2 new batteries and can anybody tell me why I should pay £70/80 rather than £50/60 when they are both 110v and both 'marine batteries' and both warranteed for 2 years . Both quotes from the same supplier with the explanation that 'that one is better than that one' ............confused or just sales pitch ?

You beat me to it Roy

Just been over there and had a look at the remnents of the plug, all I can say is it is a good job you know what you are doing Clive, I think I would just want to sit down and cry after all that work

Is there a plan "B" for the next one Clive ??

That's a mighty steady hand Mark, couldn't have been on the juice the night before

I have a dry suit you could borrow

Bet Jonny's jumping up and down with frustration, he's on Curlew moored just outside the shed and he cant see in

I reckon he was just trying to figure out how to use Lightroom Mark Top notch as usual Bruce

You mean you guys walked back to the car park, no wonder I left early

and we have one in the shed !!

Paul, exactly what I got from Brian and I know he was disappointed to say the least. Jonny, I agree but second opinion is too late now , the damage has been done . Thanks for your input again guys I was wondering if I had gone a bit dulally but not being an expert I did wonder.

Apparently this was not visible but detected (?) by tapping and finding a hollow sound, this was by a surveyer and the suggestion was 2K to put it right and consequence loss of sale

anyone heard of osmosis in a cabin roof ?

Hi Clive, Has the bilge pump been left on in BV because I have been over there most of the morning and made a point of listening out and there has been no sound of the pump coming on so I reckon that all taking up that needs to be done has been done

Good stuff Clive, hope your keeping a picture diary of all these stages

Much appreciated as usual you guys never fail to come up trumps.

I am considering fitting a tubular heater in my engine compartment but am seeking advice as to what size would be effective. It is not a very large compartment ( Elysian ) but am wondering if the smallest size 60w , would be large enough to be effective.

Progress pictures Clive ??

Only a couple I'm afraid Jill and not very interesting at the moment. The first 2 are looking through the stern window and the last 2 are from the side after she was launched just to see if any vast amounts of water were getting through, there is a bit but not very easy to see.

Newfmobile, I like it, good one Rod. Catch you next time your down hopefully wont be to long before your on the doorstep