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    Diesel Emissions.

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    I have to laugh sometimes ..........we have a fleet of new trucks (  euro cat 6 ) use three times more adblue than the older version same fuel economy - more or less but the interesting part is when they choke up they throw themselves into limp mode untill you re-gen them - which involves parking up for just over an hour switch on the re-gen mode the sit there with the engine revving its nuts off whilst spitting adblue and diesel into the box of tricks attached to the exhaust system  generating enough heat to burn off the soot then chuck it out there anyway ............oh really how is that saving the planet 

    perhaps we are being conned again me thinks 

    finny    

    Emissions control systems on diesel vehicles are an absolute joke (in my opinion).

     

    All they really achieve is to make diesel cars much less reliable than petrol - Unless regularly driven long distances at a decent speed.

     

    Perhaps that's the aim, though. I don't think any car manufacturer actually wants to sell them any more, and modern small-displacement turbo petrol engines have low emissions.

     

    And that's what it's all about - Manufacturers are fined by the EU if the average CO emissions of the vehicles they sell are above a certain level.

     

    This is where manufacturers like Toyota have been very clever with their (extremely reliable) hybrid system, which has market appeal at last and drives their average CO emissions nice and low. And it's protected by so many patents that no other manufacturer can come even close to copying it. VW's workaround for hybrids is laughable in comparison.

     

    Others like Ford have had to go to all sorts of lengths to avoid the fines... I'm told they actually stopped making 2 litre diesels for a period of time in order to avoid the fines for that period. Customers were told some old pony by the dealers and nobody was any the wiser...

     

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    Hampton Safari

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    If you can get one within budget, a 'genuine' Bounty 27 aft cockpit (the later models with part-moulded interior) are a good boat for the money.

    Safari 25's are a good boat, but the beds are not suitable for taller people.

    Regular Maintenance

    in Technical Questions and Answers

    Posted

    57 minutes ago, Baitrunner said:

    when my boat cane out a few years back for regular servicing NYA found anodes and drain plugs "glued in" because the threads had been stripped. That was by a local large boaty company. 

    Would that be the one named after Trigger's tool of the trade?

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    Petite Magnum

    in Broads Chat

    Posted



    I think the latest Ferry Marina have some equally quirky odd designs, is that coincidence, or are they the same company?.


    No, they just have poor taste.

    Allegedly.

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    Help Needed Quickly Please

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    A lot of yards do tend to fit the very simple (on/off switch and a temperature knob) thermostats as hirers find them much easier.

    The more sophisticated model has its uses, as you can set it to stay on for a certain time - for example long enough that you'll be in bed when it goes off. Similarly, you can set it to come on in the morning at a sensible time so you're not cold when you wake up.

    Pilot

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    The problem with that data is the line where it states "last recorded level at 5:30AM", so it can't be used as a data feed.

     

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    Moon Discovery

    in Hire Boat Discussion

    Posted

    Moon Discovery is basically the same as Carousel, and is similar to Broadsman but with a dining area in place of the mid cabin. You'll probably find plenty of reviews for those.

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    Caledonian Canal

    in The Broadscot Lounge

    Posted

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge oldgregg, really useful. 
    You have a very pessimistic view of Broads moorings which I don't share but let's save that discussion for another time. 
    Well.. I was thinking of high season on the Broads.

    It can be tricky if you leave it a bit late in the day and are in a popular area - But there's always a plan B, and of course the old 22KG Broadland handbrake.

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    Caledonian Canal

    in The Broadscot Lounge

    Posted

    A lot of money was spent on the Caley in the late nineties, as the Locks were falling apart by that point. It all works fairly well now and there are a lot of pontoons for mooring at the popular places.

    It's true that there are not an enormous number of towns you can moor at, but there are enough and there are nice spots such as Dochgarroch, Invergarry Castle, Laggan Locks or the Great Glen Water Park. You can also usually moor overnight on the transit pontoons for all of the Locks if it's after 5pm and so long as you move the boat before they open again in the morning.

    Bouy and anchor moorings are not allowed anymore, but it's a very different situation to the Broads where you can be cruising at dusk desperately trying to find somewhere to moor and ending up tied up to a tree in the middle of nowhere.

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    Caledonian Canal

    in The Broadscot Lounge

    Posted

    Not sure if this is posted in the right place, do excuse if wrong.
    We are venturing forth on the Caledonian canal next week.
    Anybody help with tips/pointers ?
    Ta !
    It's a lovely waterway, quite different to the Broads and a little bit more of a challenge in places. Speed limits seem to be optional on most of the waterway.

    There's no rush to moor up at lunchtime as there are more moorings than hire boats, although you are partly limited by the 9-5 operation of the lock keepers - Not an issue on the Lochs though obviously.

    Loch Ness is immense, four hours to cross and twenty minutes across. Keep down the middle for the smoothest crossing, even though it can be a bit daunting.

    Probably the nicest places to visit are Fort Augustus, Drumnadrochit and of course the Falls of Foyers. The Clansman hotel is terrible and best avoided.

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    Effect Of Wind On Tides

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    I’m thinking I’ll start with tides (just predictions read from t’internet)
    Then add flows maybe with a graphic to show what rivers are flowing which way.
    Then add gauges.
    Then based on gauge data (read from t’internet) try and predict errors comparing gauge to actual (heights and times) when looking at wind speed, direction and air pressure.
    I know it won’t be perfect (probably not even close) but I enjoy that sort of mental challenge.
    I did try app building but it’s much too like “proper” programming for me so I’m now thinking Excel - possibly via office 365 to make it shareable.
    Or if you can work out the model then perhaps someone might work with you on the other bit...

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    AQUAFIBRE MOULDS

    in Hire Boat Discussion

    Posted

    Unless I'm mistaken, these prototyping tools mentioned above are only being used for building plugs?

    So a proper mould tool and traditional lay-up of an actual set of mouldings is still required - And storage for the mould tools....

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