OldBerkshireBoy

Leaving the cost of buying and altering such a boat to one side I wonder where would I be able to empty the tank and at what cost if I was to start providing this service?

If you are paying per toilet as you stated then yes I would agree. Not sure what you meant by Hardly but its not important, or is it?

So what would those moaning expect to pay if you`re on a large hire boat with 8 or 9 berths and three toilets after 2 weeks of use? Some yards can pump straight into the sewers others have to hold it in a tank and then pay to have their large tank emptied. The equipment can block and over time parts wear out, unblocking or replacing parts is not a clean job! Lastly, for a smaller yard stopping work on an indoor boat repair and downing tools to carry out a pump out outside in the rain all for (say) £20 is hardly worth while is it? Now whatever you may think of yards that still provide this important service for us, the word conned is too harsh a word in my book. The DIY stations as found on the Thames and canals mentioned very rarely work when you need one and as I cant see there being local sewers handy they will need holding tanks and tankers to empty them so dont expect BA to start installing them anytime soon. And if I may touch on the subject of diesel. Those that bring their own diesel from supermarkets will have nothing to complain about if the day comes where yard owners will only supply diesel and pump outs to those that moor there. With pubs the cry is use it or lose it, in my view this should apply to what is left of the infrastructure of the broads as god knows what will be left in another ten years time.

I believe that the new owner will impress you.

Are BA allowed to cover a boat with a tarpaulin as said in the article?

The cost of living you mean? Oh and the lousy weather so far perhaps.

The brass item in the first photo looks like an auto air vent to me but I stand to be corrected. It being there suggests air lock problems in the past.

I know what you are saying however I dont understand why at no point in the five years you didnt say something to the management.

That was my thinking, 1/12 plus admin.

Is that a typo? £405 for 28 days.

At least it wasn`t you that fell off the boat! Thanks for the burger and drinks

Here you go, I havent watched it myself so if this gets me in to trouble I`m coming for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX4KuEAYIYY

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68428422

Its been worse many times.

Why is that? You lot keep upsetting me!

Can we deny all knowledge and just blame the moderators?

Wonder if Mrs G found out about the mooring ropes having been washed in her washing machine?

If one flexi as burst I would replace all.

Just to let you know, open for drinks but not yet serving food, you are allowed to take your own food in and use their cutlery.

Planning refusal was the reason given when the news first broke back last summer.

This why some meds say Do Not Operate Machinery!

Hi @Smoggy, I mentioned this to Paul last night and he was sure that every enquiry had received a response. Might it be in spam folder or he asks that you use sales@swancraft.co.uk as an alternative to reach him.

Still saying Closed, hearing that the couple now back at The Ram were considering it before The Ram became vacant and as they had it before they chose to go back.

Heard it was reopening on the 22nd but it was in darkness around 5pm last night. Anyway good to see another pub trading.

I used to do a lot of work in Windsor castle and associated buildings in the area as a vetted background checked engineer to the point where most staff knew me by my first name and I still had to produce photo ID to sign in and be allocated an escort every single time which was a PITA but I looked at it as protection for me should anything ever happen whilst I was there. You can expect a bag check and maybe even a swipe over with a wand.