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Posted 08 November 2014 - 08:28 AM Winterising may be "Propper Easy" as Griff says, if you have the wherewithall to do it. Driving is propper easy, unless you can't drive. Here is a list of things you should consider Change the engine oil Drain the coolant from the engine or top up with compatible antifreeze Drain Raw water from the engine's cooling circuit or run seasafe antifreze though until you see it come through the exhaust. If you drained the engine in above step, ensure you also fully drain the exhaust waterlock too. Ideally, coat the engine in a mist spray of WD40 or similar oil to prevent rust building up. Drain all the water tanks. Disconnect the main water pump and take it home Drain any sink or shower traps Disconnect shower pumps and take them home Pump out the toilets Turn off all raw water stopcocks and drain the hoses connected - if not in the water, disconnect the hoses and drain; operate the sea cock a few times to remove any trapped water and leave closed. Install moisture traps everywhere to reduce condensation Leave plenty of ventilation in the boat and wipe bulkheads, walls, ceilings and so on with an antibac solution to help prevent mould growth. Remember to check under pelmets and on the roofs of cupboards and shelves. Fill fuel tanks to the brim to leave no space for condensation to form. Remove the curtains and soft furnishings and take them home. Not a bad idea to remove carpets too if possible. Give the boat a good clean. Any algae present now will promote winter growth. A propper job is not quick, but anything other than a propper job is likely to lead to a degree of regret and likely cost at the beginning of the new season.

Hi Alan, You hope she has! I bet your Christmas list is full of boating items ready for next year. Regards Alan

Hello Jay & Jo, Welcome to the NBN forum from Tan & myself. Regards Alan

Hi Simon, We have not experienced this on the Broads but we have always felt a sad lost on leaving the narrow boats we have hired or time shared swapped over the years. Like yourselves we have seen boats we have hired when we have been back to that particular waterway. If you are like our crew you end up handing the boat over in as good or even better condition from when you first stepped on the boat. Regards Alan

Hi Beano, Welcome to the NBN forum from Tan & myself. Regards Alan

Hi Grace, As if we would think you had been on the sauce Regards Alan

Hello Kathleen & Kerri, Which marina are you moored in? Marinas such as Tingdene Marina will lift your boat over winter as part of your mooring fee, check with you marina if they offer something similar. Winterising the engine and draining water tanks is a must if you are not going to the boat regularly. If your boat is left on its moorngs and is on shore power you can fit engine bay heaters that operate off of fost stats. Be warned however that most mooring providers will not guarantee a continous shore power supply. Regards Alan

Hello Simon, Mary and Nate, Welcome to the NBN forum. If you wish to send me a PM with your full contact details and your range of operations I will include your details and a link to your webpage for dayboat hire ect in our contacts sections. If you wish to advertise with us I can get John to send you details of our advertising rates. Regards Alan

We are down at the boat for our AGM on 22nd November for the weekend and back down on the 2nd December for a week. Looking forward to it, lets hope the weather is kind or we will be looking for the shore power posts and reving the heating up. Regards Alan

If the boat lends itself to a wet system then this is preferable to a warm air system. On Narrow boats they tend to be fitted with radiators because of the long corridors, but there could be places that you could fit smaller radiators on a cruiser. Regards Alan

On the tables shown below it is estimated the journey would be around 13 hours so MM has it about right. Regards Alan

Hello Mathias, Welcome to the NBN forum. As you say there is not much information on the Quayline 245, I would keep looking at any boats for sale and check out the pictures they post on the adverts. It might be an idea for you to post a picture onto the forum of your boat so we can all see what it looks like. Regards Alan

Hi Steve, My advice is to lag the ducts as you install it. rather than trying to do it once installed. I would also used plenty of clips to support the ducting. You might find it beneficial to check out the costs of fitting a silencer on the heater. Regards Alan

Hi Tim, Shares in Tesco, is that better or worse than socks? Regards Alan

Hi Alan, Pete one of my mates has on of the Black & Decker staplers, it is a slightly different operation. The last time we both used these was for attaching heavy duty canvas onto some frames we had made and others we had repaired to use as flats back stage, four of us do voluntary work back stage at the local community centre. I found it was always best to slightly stretch any material being stapled. I guess you will be tackling the upholstery in due course, so your trusty stapler will come in handy. Regards Alan

Hi Alan, The usual stapler is a Arrow Stapler back in the day, I stlll have a few from my days of recovering pool table cushions. There are a few other makes on the market these days. I tended to use from 6mm upto 12mm for other jobs. Regards Alan

Hello Monica, You are welcomed, we found Judith to be very friendly & professional with nothing being too much trouble. Regards Alan

ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND.... It is important for all husbands to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some do become oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman. My name is Ron. Let me relate how I handled this difficult situation with my wife, Carol Anne. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Carol Anne to get a full-time job, as well as her part-time job, both for extra income plus the health benefit insurance cover that we desperately needed. Shortly after she started working full-time, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work . Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and to be sure to wake me when she gets dinner on the table. As I generally have lunch everyday in the Men's Grill at my golf club, eating out is never an option in the evening. I'm always ready for some good home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed. Another symptom of aging is her excessive complaining, I have noticed. For example, she will say that it is too difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour.. But, Boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two, or even three days. That way, she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely every now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points.. When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs many more rest breaks. Yesterday she had to take a breather when she was only half-finished mowing the lawn. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man.. I told her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me, too. I know that I probably look like a saint in the ways I endeavour to support Carol Anne. I'm not saying that showing this much patience & consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, Guys, even if you use just a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife after reading this article, I will consider that writing it was well worth the effort. After all, we guys are put on this earth to help each other. EDITOR'S NOTE: Ron died suddenly on January 31 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a fairly new Callaway extra-long RAZR Fit Extreme Driver golf club jammed right up his posterior, with barely 5 inches of the grip still showing. A small sledge hammer was laying nearby His wife Carol Anne was subsequently arrested and charged with his murder. An all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her 'Not Guilty'. They unanimously accepted her defence that Ron somehow, without looking, must have accidentally sat down on his new golf club.

Hi SGWilko, If you get a package offered my advice would be to grab it with both hands, they rarely offer twice and if they do in most cases I have heard about the cash offer goes down! I like some of the other forum members am self employed, just hanging on by the thumbs after 34 years. Regards Alan

Hello Tony, Welcome to the NBN forum from Tan & myself. Regards Alan

Hello SGWilko, Sorry to hear of your bad news, I hope you can find some alternative work soon. Regards Alan

Hi Kev, Just keep looking at our links to the broads webcams to get your Broads fix until next year. Regards Alan

Hello Biscuiteer, Welcome to the forum from Tan & myself. Have a good holiday, looking forward to your report & pictures. Regards Alan

The end of the world started for me when Black Jacks were longer 4 for a penny. Regards Alan

Hi Kev, Welcome to the NBN forum from Tan & myself Regards Alan