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    Bilge Pumps

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Question for the knowledgeable.:default_biggrin:

    my broom 30 is a very dry boat,now I’ve sorted a few issues like the hot water tank pressure valve discharging into the rear bilge etc.

    it has one auto sensing pump in the rear bilge under the stern tube.

    there is also what looks to be a pipe built into the boat from the front cabin bilge which joins the front and rear bilges.

    there is another auto sensing pump fitted and plumbed in ,in the engine/centre bilge,

    however this is not wired in at present.

    im planning to address wiring the pump in this winter.

    I was pondering whether to fit a 3rd pump in the front bilge,

    belt and braces or overkill on a very dry boat?

    interested in opinions.:default_biggrin:

    Least Favourite Time

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    29 minutes ago, SteveO said:

    For me, it is the day I winterise Windmill Lady. Draining down and dismantling the domestic water system, is the saddest part because that's the last part of the process and once that's done I know that I won't be back on board until late February/early March. 

    I agree with the above,

    I’ve two weekends till the boat gets lifted,

    then it will be end of march before it goes back in the water.

    I’ve got lots of jobs to do,and 20 weeks will fly by ,

    I’ll hazard a guess most working weekends,I’ll be on my own though as wifey won’t do ladders with a dog.:default_eusa_naughty:

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    Advice On Towing A Tender

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Now I’ve finished off restoring “tango” I thought it would be fun to actually use it:default_biggrin:

    so hopefully (weather permitting)

    I’ll take it down to the RGO next weekend and the following weekend for our last two trips of the season as the big boat is being lifted onto hard standing over winter to allow me to do some maintenance and planned improvements.

    any advice from more experienced crews welcomed.:default_sailing:

    Boat Hit

    in Hire Boat Discussion

    Posted

    I’m starting to think myself lucky I’m on the Ouse,

    most of the boats are privately owned,and,

    up to now the hire boats have been well skippered.

    tho last week we were lucky enough to watch a crew on a hire boat from a safe distance and it was absolutely hilarious.:default_biggrin:

    but that’s a different story.

    the day boats in the locks,

    don’t get me started.:default_icon_eek:

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    Day Boat/dinghy/tender

    in Boats and accessories for Sale

    Posted

    For sale,

    my Dabbler ,3.2 metre or 10ft 6” in old money.

    marketed back in the day as unsinkable apparently.

    anyway,

    I’ve done a full refurb on it,

    topsides repainted with international yacht enamel.

    all of the deck hardware is stainless,

    the fenders all brand new.

    the seats and front locker are sapele hardwood and robbins elite ply,again with stainless screws throughout.

    the rowlocks/cleats are bespoke in stainless.

    included but no photos as yet as I’m waiting for the transom bracket coming back from powder coat,is a 5hp Yamaha outboard.

    I’ve given it a full service ,and fitted a new cooling pump impeller.

    I’ll add some pics once fitted.

    also included is a bespoke launching trolley which it’s currently sitting on,

    and a road trailer.

    a pair or oars are also in the package.

    oh and an anchor.

    can be viewed at Melton Mowbray,

    or by prior arrangement st ives ,Cambridgeshire ( where a river test would also be possible)

    i think that’s covered it,any questions just ask.

    price is £2k

    some photos 

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    Fuel Usage

    in Broads Chat

    Posted

    10 days of cruising on my broom30 on theGRO

    perkins 4108 ,@50 litres.

    ive  never gone over my fuel deposit on the Broads,the Shannon or the Caledonian.

    hope the OP gets this sorted out

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    Boat Safety Scheme/batteries

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi all,

    quick question ,

    my broom 30;currently has 2x leisure batteries 1x engine.

    these are mounted into the generic plastic boxes ,kinda wherever there was room.

    it looks untidy .

    I have room in front of the engine where I guess the original hot water tank was fitted.

    over winter I’d like to fabricate a sturdy wooden box and lid to house the batteries probably increasing the number to 3 leisure, as I’m planning to also fit a second fridge..,

    is a wooden box ok for the BSS as the examination is due in January.

    TIA,

    mike

    Heaters On Boats

    in Technical Questions and Answers

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Mouldy said:

    I believe they’ve gone the same way with their new boat (Prelude), but fitted a generator to help with charging.

    Should our Eberspacher give up the ghost, I think I might be tempted to get an MV (new name for Mikuni, apparently) fitted.  At about half the price of Webasto and Eber and without the doubt over the place of manufacture like Planar (now called Autoterm), they do seem like a viable and branded alternative.

    Any links to the MV heaters?

    Traffic Jam On The Great Ouse

    in Tales from Other Waterways / Places .

    Posted

    3 hours ago, ScrumpyCheddar said:

    Lovely mikeyboy I do miss the Ouse do you ever go downstream to Bedford. Or are you restricted at Barford bridge.. Is the Anchor still open at Tempsford ??

    Furthest we’ve been to date is offord lock,

    there is a low bridge in front of it ,

    last visit,i bottled it:default_biggrin:

    ill have another go soon but I guess we will only have an inch or so clearance :default_icon_e_surprised:

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