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Just my thoughts. The bow thruster is a later fit and not part of the original electrics. The cables to run from one of the existing batteries to provide 350A over a long distance with minimal loss would be excessively expensive so a cheaper option was chosen. I.e. 110Ah 800cca placed next to bow thruster and much smaller charge cable. Rather than a charge splitter an intelligent combiner relay has been used. We have the same thruster on Lady Linda. The cable thickness required from the existing starting battery would have been way in excess of another battery and associated charging components. In our case the alternator was upgraded feeding a Victron get 3way FET splitter (start, domestic and bow thruster) and a Victron 3way mains charger. You may also find your little black box will need a minimum voltage on its thruster side for it to engage. If a half decent battery doesn’t spring the relay into life, I would give Victron technical a ring, I’m sure they will tell you the best way to test it. Colin

Just looked at the spec pdf (sorry for quality of cut and paste) please note the delay time for the relay to cut in I.e. 10 mins at 13v and still not instant with voltage above 13.8v. Also note that start assist is available and if used cabling should be of a appropriate gauge. Colin del Cyrix-ct 12/24-120 Continuous current 120A Maximum alternator rating 150A Auto ranging 12/24 Volt Connect voltage (delay appr. 10 minutes) 13V / 26V Connect voltage (delay appr. 4 seconds) 13,8V / 27,6V Disconnect voltage (delay appr. 10 minutes) 12,8V / 25,6V Disconnect voltage (delay appr. 4 seconds) 11,8V / 23,6V Over voltage disconnect 16V / 32V Current consumption when open <4 mA Emergency start Yes, 30 sec Protection category IP54

Won’t be going there then. I feel sorry for those trying to have a holiday on a budget. C

Blimey, you don’t hang about do you. I think that must have been you passing just as I was climbing onto Lady Linda this morning. Nice to hear the ferry are doing well at this time of the year. Always was a popular pub. Hope you have a good week. Colin

Is that a Scorpio? Nice project.

Not sure if this would be suitable for your boat but this is what I fitted to Lady Linda. When folded it’s clear of the water but when deployed there are 2 rungs under the water. The extension is only held with a plastic clip which if pulled firmly it will release. Having done scuba from many dive boats ( including our own rib ) the importance of being able to climb out is paramount. Our ladder came from Norfolk Marine and was about £130. The lower standoffs are my addition as the ladder came with adjustable plastic ones. Beware online chandlers as the quality is poor in some cases. I.e the tube wall is very thin. Hope this is of some use.

No, and that was from a BA ranger. The rowing clubs near us use Seastrike dory type boats for safety. They are ok if 2 up but when only a single helm they are inclined to sit with half the boat out of the water and produce a bow wave like a swim head barge. Colin

The bottom photo looks like it was taken when at ABC wharf in Norwich. Where is it now Colin

note the addition of an expansion tank if a non return used in cold otherwise hot overpressure valve will bleed when system gets hot. Colin

Looks like she’s up. Looking from The Wherry Hotel webcam. Colin

If you own a home and you want to let it out as a holiday let, then you generally don't need planning permission, because there is no change of use. That is what I meant and has answered my question. What I am wondering is by no longer using these moorings for residential use then will they be able to use them in the future for residential use or will the planning permission considered abandoned. It would appear the law on abandonment is as clear as mud. Colin

So that’s saying a residence can be used as a holiday let then or is it just moorings. Colin

Does that count as a change of use? Colin

Just as well it happened while in the yard and not out on hire. Colin

this may help. Colin

We use a travel/suitcase scale. The type that has a hook on it and although very cheap are remarkably accurate. The tare weight is always marked on the bottle, usually on a disc around the neck. We use 13Kg propane for cooking and they will last about 6 to 7 months. A simple weight check should mean never having a spare bottle onboard. Colin N.B. Forgot to add, for those that don’t know, we live onboard and I cook every day.

Yes please Peter. Which model mifi and whose aerials did you get. We currently use a 3 WiFi unit which doesn’t have ae connections. Colin

At least it’s a falling tide this time. Colin

I wonder how much their takings were up last night. No doubt Green King policy. Should you ever decide to return to Thorpe I would recommend the River Garden or The Town House. Colin

If you miss the tide just have another round. Colin

You should get under when the boards at the east end read 7’ if you are accurate with 7’2”. Lady Linda needs 8’ but have been under at 7’9” but kept an eye on the rivets. Recent rain has shunted the tides up a bit so less predictable and not as small a range as the northern rivers, but then you knew that didn’t you. I reckon you just had that extra pint and forgot the time. Enjoy your stay Colin

Going to do the repairs at the River Garden then or have you just stopped for coffee. Colin

That’s what the deflatable is for. Colin

If we ever have a row, which we never have, we can have one each. Just like ‘my wife next door’ Just to add, there is also a dory, a rowing boat and a deflatable (it’s got a leak somewhere). Colin

Tidal prediction is certainly a black art I’m still trying to master. Here’s an example of the current situation.