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Post by Clinton Cool on Apr 18, 2017 7:15:14 GMT
The dreaded certificate expires in July. Couple of questions:
Does anyone know how long before the expiry date a new test can be carried out, but maintain the existing expiry date?
Also, I'm looking for an examiner. Does anyone know anyone they could recommend around south Cheshire? I'd prefer someone who takes a common sense attitude rather than anally failing the boat on tiny little points. OK, I know they have a job to do but I just want the certificate, I'm happy to take my own precautions regarding safety, based on my view of risk.
Cheers.
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Post by tonyqj on Apr 18, 2017 7:25:34 GMT
Does anyone know how long before the expiry date a new test can be carried out, but maintain the existing expiry date? Within 2 months of expiry.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Apr 18, 2017 7:30:52 GMT
I've got mine coming up about the same time, so I'll be following this thread with interest. I think you can find the BSS specification online.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 7:36:33 GMT
I wonder if there are any female Boat Safety Scheme inspectors?
Not being funny but some people might prefer a woman. Might be a little niche market. There must be one or two.
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Post by Delta9 on Apr 18, 2017 7:41:23 GMT
Not sure if boatman covers that area, but give him a try. Mine needs doing soon too, I need to give him a call.
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Post by Andyberg on Apr 18, 2017 7:50:21 GMT
Had mine done 2 weeks ago, hassle free and sensible testing from a bloke with great knowledge of vintage motors/ narrowboating in general.....Highly recommended!!
Ian Crompton.. works out of Runcorn I think, but sure he will travel cheaply to you...He came 40miles do mine no hassles!
mike.dieselmarine@btinternet.com
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Post by peterboat on Apr 18, 2017 7:51:02 GMT
I have had the same chap for 12 plus years always had common sense when he did it this last tine it had gone. things he passed last time he failed this! I was well pissed off I proved he was in the wrong by cutting a pipe open to show a soldered olive he looked crestfallen as he had to write out a pass. He is retiring this year so I will have to find someone else anyway but I would not have used him again
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 17:25:33 GMT
Thanks for starting this thread, made me check our BSS expiry - and ultimately book in for the end of June 👍
4 years has flashed by!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 17:56:42 GMT
Not sure if boatman covers that area, but give him a try. Mine needs doing soon too, I need to give him a call. Boatman did ours and he was very fair, didn't nit pick and best of all passed our boat.
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Post by faffer on Apr 18, 2017 19:14:17 GMT
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Post by quaysider on Apr 18, 2017 19:41:56 GMT
Our first one is booked for this coming Saturday... I know we could wait until October using the Certificate of conformity but as everything barring the flooring and painting is done, it seemed sensible to get it done before we head off to Skipton on our first trip - the theory being it would reduce the chance of the insurance company trying to get out of paying a claim should something un to ward happen.
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Post by Gone on Apr 18, 2017 21:44:45 GMT
Our first one is booked for this coming Saturday... I know we could wait until October using the Certificate of conformity but as everything barring the flooring and painting is done, it seemed sensible to get it done before we head off to Skipton on our first trip - the theory being it would reduce the chance of the insurance company trying to get out of paying a claim should something un to ward happen. In case you don't have a copy of the BSS check list here it is - www.boatsafetyscheme.org/media/268789/ecp-private-boats-ed3_rev2_apr2015_public_final.pdfWorth going through it before Saturday. Good luck.
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Post by quaysider on Apr 19, 2017 5:27:43 GMT
Thanks chewy - My chap had already emailed me the link so I could prep. Most of it is common sense isn't it? (famous last words) but by all accounts he's more of a "you'll need to do that before the next one' kind of fella than a 'I'll have to fail you on that'... I hope!
I have 2 jobs left to do: put the gas isolation valve sign up (I was hoping to get the locker into gloss by then so as not to have to paint around it) and widen the drain holes - current I have 2 (one either side) that are 12mm each... taking them both up to 19 will ensure that should the boat be tilting, due to a full poo tank or whatever, the requirement will still be met.
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Post by tonyqj on Apr 19, 2017 6:08:32 GMT
Thanks chewy - My chap had already emailed me the link so I could prep. Most of it is common sense isn't it? (famous last words) but by all accounts he's more of a "you'll need to do that before the next one' kind of fella than a 'I'll have to fail you on that'... I hope! I have 2 jobs left to do: put the gas isolation valve sign up (I was hoping to get the locker into gloss by then so as not to have to paint around it) and widen the drain holes - current I have 2 (one either side) that are 12mm each... taking them both up to 19 will ensure that should the boat be tilting, due to a full poo tank or whatever, the requirement will still be met. Put the isolation sign up with a little piece of double sided tape. That will satisfy the examiner and it will enable you to remove it afterwards for painting.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Apr 19, 2017 15:35:56 GMT
Thanks for the replies.
A couple of questions about the test, if anyone can offer an opinion?
First the gas locker: It has 2 gas bottles and maybe 12 inches more room. I know that nothing else should be in the locker for the test. Question is: The bottles could move around because of the additional space. They couldn't tip over though, and there's sufficient slack in the gas hose to ensure that it wouldn't be stretched, if they moved. Pass or fail?
Then a couple of questions about the batteries:
First, I believe they should have a cover. Mine don't. I understand that this is to ensure the terminals aren't shorted when working with spanners etc. What form must the cover take? I was thinking of an old car mat or similar, keep it nearby, tell the examiner I removed it for his convenience, to do the test.
Finally: I understand that the batteries must be restrained to the extent that they couldn't move if the boat listed to 45 degrees. My batteries (1 Starter 1 Leisure) sit within an area surrounded by metal channel around 1 inch high. Sideways movement during a 45 degree list would be prevented on one side by the hull, on the other by an upright metal post that houses the isolators. I believe that if I strap the batteries together with a ratchet strap that they couldn't move forwards, or backwards, during a 45 degree list. That's just my opinion though, based on the fact that the batteries are 8 1/2" high but 13" long, this being the length of 2 widths of batteries. Any thoughts?
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