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Seeing the location, is that what was 'The Eels Foot' if so, as a child I went there regularly with my parents, until one night when we were there and I seem to remember a police raid which I think was due to a lock in and children on the premises and it got closed down.

Thank you all you experts, much appreciated. I think I will change it just before de-winterising in the spring as it's 2½ years old and we spend about 16 to 18 weeks a year on the boat. It is the original pump, the engine has only done 2,600 hours and externally at least, looks like new. According to Beta the impeller is a 6 bladed Johnson ref: 09-810B-01. They had full details of where it was supplied to (Swancraft) and had a picture of my engine on the test bed before it was painted, even though it is 14 years old. Griff, Meantime, Marge&Parge, Vaughan all great advice (and yes Vaughan you were the expert I had in mind). Thank you all again. Paul

I currently have the seacocks turned off, with the raw water system full of antifreeze premixed and I want to change the impeller as it's 2½ years old. If I take the cover plate off, will I lose all the antifreeze or just a little and would it matter in any case. Also if this leaves an air pocket local to the impeller, does it self prime when the seacocks are opened and the engine started. The engine is a Beta 38 HP BV1505 (page from manual attached). Another thing I've wondered, is how does the closed circuit water system pump and circulate to the heat exchanger to let the raw water do it's job and is any form of maintenance ever required. Looking forward to hearing from you experts out there, particularly the one who's name begins with V. Pages from Beta 38 HP BD1005 Impeller.pdf

Doesn't seem a problem, I downloaded a book yesterday to my Samsung Galaxy, online from Amazon Books.

I have been using kindle for years and I read about 1 novel per week, sometimes a bit more. However, I don't have the hardware being referred to as I use my phone which has the kindle app on it and operates the same as the kindle hardware. The phone has a fairly large screen as I purchased it with the kindle in mind (Samsung Galaxy A70). It has the advantage that it is always in my pocket, so can read whenever, bus, train etc. I loved the AR books as a child, you have all spurred me on to download them and read again.

Thank you LizG, I've never seen that before, I'm referring to your first web link showing then and now, with the double cursor when the mouse is moved. Very informative.

Thank you all for your kind wishes and a Happy Christmas to the team as well. You do a fantastic job and I'm always impressed by the way the website is constructed and the time the team put into it. It's a brilliant members forum, keep up the good work!

Like so many, I have ben at home and worrying about the boat which I haven't seen since the end of October, hope to get down there once Christmas and New Year is over. When I left the boat, I did what I thought would be best and hope that's all OK, any expert advice if I missed anything will be appreciated. Carried out the following: Turned off raw water inlet valves 2No. as I have 2 interconnected weed filters. Ran engine pouring in the pink antifreeze mix into one of the weed filters, until my wife called that the exhaust water was 'running pink', the quickly stopped engine then topped up antifreeze. Diesel tank Full. Water tank as empty as pump could get it. Taps opened. Shower head hose unscrewed from bottom of mixer valve with tap open to drain valve. A bit of antifreeze in outlets to shower tray, toilet, basin and sink. 3 tubular heaters connected to shore power via thermostat set to come on if temperature drops to 3 degrees C. One heater in main saloon with seat backrest removed to expose water tank. Engine cover removed (mid engine shaft drive) with one heater adjacent to engine and the 3rd in the 'heads'. Hope that should be ok and that all be well when I get there. Not sure what else boat yards do if you pay for professional winterising.

That referee wouldn't be allowed to officiate after one match in the premiership. Wrong decisions and so much delay in decisions. You would think a Brazilian would know a bit more about football.

Sorry about that. Will try loading pdf docs again.BSS Battery Storage.pdfSterling Pro Charger D Digital.pdf

Hi Annev Batteries are connected as 2 banks of 2 and the battery isolator allows me to switch between Bank 1, Bank 2 or Both, as installed when the boat was built by Swancraft. Batteries are AGM 230 Ah each, so plenty of power. Not sure why this format is inefficient but would be a major job to change. However I accept any advice, but not sure what you recommend I should be doing.

Looks like you are planning to revamp your battery storage and wiring. No doubt you are aware but you have to consider the BSS requirements for your next inspection (battery section attached). This varies for lead acid batteries or sealed AGM and Gel types. Also location, engine bay or seperate. Attached are photos of my battery storage box, sorry it's a bit out of focus. The batteries are sealed AGM and in October this year I replaced all 4 with sealed Rolls S12 230 AGM's (ouch). In the photo the lid is off which is on the left of the photo and the engine starter battery can just be seen at the bottom of the photo with it's lid on. You can also see the flange of the vent going to the hull fitting. I also use a Sterling intelligent charger which I would recommend, however, the charge rate needs to be set via the dip switches according to the battery type, Lead Acid, AGM or Gel, details attached. Sorry if you know all this already, but maybe of help. Hope all goes well. BSS Batter Storage.pdf Sterling Pro Charger D Digital.pdf

Personally, I believe that as part of the Broads License (Toll) the BA should require everyone to provide details of their permanent mooring. More and more boats, private and hire have shore power facilities and there is a much higher demand for the limited power posts that are available. I don't consider it's right the these limited facilities should be 'hogged' by continuous cruisers . Controversial probably, but thats my view.

Hi Simon I think you mean 'between Horning and Ranworth'

Last year at about this time we went to Potter Heigham and found exactly the same problem. The two electric posts wer full with 'permanent' moorers. One even had a winter cover over it. We moored further along and no one seemed to be on the boats hogging the best spots, during the day and night!

Just seen BA's launch video, she looks like new

Richardsons did change the name of the Viking 31 (Alpha 31) they bought, from Mamma Mia to Bella Donna. This seemed an odd choice to me, as although Meryl Streep played the star role in Mamma Mia as 'Donna' and so Bella Donna is Beautiful Donna, Belladonna is also the poisonous plant known as Deadly Nightshade!

Agreed. This is ours during the Jubilee weekend

That's good news, if it is the case. Let's hope overnight mooring fees are redeemable against a restaurant meal.

Thank you. Really enjoyed that. When I saw the Anglia TV intro, I thought it might be Nicholas Parsons saying 'From Norwich, It's your quiz of the week'

The same with Shadow Boats (Swancraft) that I mentioned earlier, they don't take cards either.

Hi Rod There is a diesel, pump out and water facility next door to Silverline at Shadow Boats (aka Swancraft), which we have often used when on the south broads. Our boat was built there. Best to phone in advance though.

Just seen this Alpha 31 for sale, but how on earth did it finish up in Italy? https://www.rightboat.com/tr/boats-for-sale/alpha-craft/alpha-31-32/rb460186#&gid=null&pid=1

Braemore has been sold and re-named Jaxiana. The new owners took possession last Thursday

Hopefully nothing. Try to keep the boat up to scratch during the summer months, although there always seems to be something unexpected that crops up. This year was very expensive, replacing the 4 domestic batteries, nearly £2k , but at least we won't be so desperate for electric posts next year when mooring overnight. Looking forward to a couple of winter cruisers as well.