Ray

In the photo of the diverter valve you can see last years new pipe from the wc to valve on the right and the older pipe I want to replace on the left. In the photo of the top of the holding tank you can see the pipe to be replaced going in to the tank and running beside it the new pipe to the diverter valve. It seems to me I could simply cut the new pipe at this point and connect into the holding tank. This would cut the journey length of waste by nearly 2 metres and remove the obstruction of the valve. It would also remove a slightly uphill section. I would flush and seal the diverter valve, leaving it in place to avoid any interference with the hull and having it available if some future owner takes her off broads and wants to use it. Any thoughts or potential problems I've missed please?

Lynne will almost certainly be in the office tomorrow. Such a shame to see that, every boat is someone's pride and joy.

Poor Paul, he did most of mine too as an emergency while we were having a short holiday down South. We went to the pub while he did it too 😂 As for bottling it... an emergency bucket is as far as I'll go, if I must 🙂

Brian Wards do indeed have it, they sell it in 1m lengths so I will have to measure before ordering but it's a very reasonable £10.51

Here was I thinking it's a cheap job.... any volunteers? 😁

Thank you, it's a job I've been putting off but best to get it done before the new season.

It's the white corrugated type and I need to replace the section from the 3 way diverter valve to the tank itself. I just really wanted to know if it has an 'official' name and is it a standard size so I can order the right thing please. (It's a hand pump system if that makes a difference)

Our local Resilience Group (no, me neither!) feel Eunice will not affect the tidal range to an extent that they expect flooding. Presumably we are on a Spring tide at the moment so my expert guess is about normal for a Spring +/- a bit.

Makes perfect sense to me. We have boat number 4 and I can imagine growing old together lol

Looks fantastic! 👍🍺

I never cease to be amazed! Great job 👍

I have had a 50/50, mine was an early Bounty DC30. We loved the boat but unless you are able and prepared to put the maintenance work in on the varnish or have deep pockets then beware. Varnishing always needs redoing, you can make it last a good few years with all over covers but it will fade sooner or later. I love woodies of all kinds and I wouldn't say don't do it but I would strongly suggest plenty of research into costs and maintenance schedules. Of course if you are skilled already in such things then being custodian of such a beautiful boat is a joy 👍

Here's a good place to start - https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/training/stop-your-dog-barking You need patience and to learn why they are barking. They are still young so socialising, training and plenty of exercise and stimulation will be key. Book with a trainer for tips and advice.

Oddly I have just worked it out from the diagram... Magic indeed! 😁

I've never been able to get my head around this lol Great diagram but I still can't see how tying up like that makes a difference. Obviously I don't dispute that it does indeed work... I just can't see why! Any simple explanations anyone? 🍺

It is the hardest part of sharing life with a faithful pooch, they are in every meaningful way part of your family. The last great sacrifice we make for them is to ensure they do not suffer however hard it is for us. Genuinely sorry for your loss, like others have said I really do know how you feel.

That really is a sad sight, from a technical point of view it would be interesting to know what happened in the fullness of time. But mostly whether private or hire you have to sympathise with the owner of any boat suffering from such an incident.

True.. but they do check!

Good advice, I had a similar situation a year ago when I turned 65. Most companies were slowish but did OK under the Covid restrictions. L & G got there in the end but it was clunky and 3 months after they started paying me they insisted on a medical to confirm my health questionnaire. That is a fair practice of course and I complied.... but I didn't actually declare any relevant conditions and didn't seek or get an enhancement in this respect!

Is the 2nd model progressing at the same pace or have you set her aside to concentrate on this one first Peter?

Got mine last December... once you get used to the idea it's not so bad as money keeps appearing in your bank account every 4 weeks 👍

What a beauty! She's a real credit to you 👍 I wish I still had mine!

Edit - changed my mind, I'll sit this one out!

You realise that you have just triggered a whole new conspiracy theory 😂 You read it here first... aliens walk (and cruise) among us 😁 👽