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Post by Jim on Jul 27, 2020 18:32:33 GMT
Spray skin instead of, or as well as plasters in your first aid box. Useful when you are working with wet lines, canal water etc.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 18:35:20 GMT
Now a stove is important. Thankfully Kris it has a stove with grill and oven, and the bloke is leaving a full gas bottle and an almost full tank of diesel (he said he liked to keep it more or less full even when not cruising). So I can warm it up, and I can have a brew, and I can even have a bacon on toast- whats not to like?
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Post by metanoia on Jul 27, 2020 18:36:47 GMT
Good boots, decent wet gear, sense of humour/restraint .....
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Post by kris on Jul 27, 2020 18:38:17 GMT
Now a stove is important. Thankfully Kris it has a stove with grill and oven, and the bloke is leaving a full gas bottle and an almost full tank of diesel (he said he liked to keep it more or less full even when not cruising). So I can warm it up, and I can have a brew, and I can even have a bacon on toast- whats not to like? I probably wasn’t clear I meant wood burning stove, but some thing to brew up on is equally as important in my book.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 18:38:22 GMT
Spray skin instead of, or as well as plasters in your first aid box. Useful when you are working with wet lines, canal water etc. I'm liking the spray skin idea. I'm thinking if I have a particularly rough night and somebody knocks at 7am, I could spray some skin onto my face and appear almost human to answer the door.
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Post by Jim on Jul 27, 2020 18:42:40 GMT
Spray skin instead of, or as well as plasters in your first aid box. Useful when you are working with wet lines, canal water etc. I'm liking the spray skin idea. I'm thinking if I have a particularly rough night and somebody knocks at 7am, I could spray some skin onto my face and appear almost human to answer the door. spray skin on face, Liberal scattering of porridge oats, another layer of spray skin, that will scare away the scrotes and mithering j'ovahs.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 18:53:28 GMT
Thankfully Kris it has a stove with grill and oven, and the bloke is leaving a full gas bottle and an almost full tank of diesel (he said he liked to keep it more or less full even when not cruising). So I can warm it up, and I can have a brew, and I can even have a bacon on toast- whats not to like? I probably wasn’t clear I meant wood burning stove, but some thing to brew up on is equally as important in my book. Ah- no, that was my misunderstanding. That is an issue to be fair, it doesn't have a stove, only diesel CH- which is fine in some situations but I believe it can be expensive and it canes the batteries. I've been wondering about whether to tackle the stove install myself- the professionals seem to want 2k or more to do the job.
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Post by kris on Jul 27, 2020 18:55:30 GMT
I probably wasn’t clear I meant wood burning stove, but some thing to brew up on is equally as important in my book. Ah- no, that was my misunderstanding. That is an issue to be fair, it doesn't have a stove, only diesel CH- which is fine in some situations but I believe it can be expensive and it canes the batteries. I've been wondering about whether to tackle the stove install myself- the professionals seem to want 2k or more to do the job. Are you reasonably handy with tools? If so then I would say go for it, it isn’t that difficult. It can’t be I’ve done it enough times.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 19:04:57 GMT
Ah- no, that was my misunderstanding. That is an issue to be fair, it doesn't have a stove, only diesel CH- which is fine in some situations but I believe it can be expensive and it canes the batteries. I've been wondering about whether to tackle the stove install myself- the professionals seem to want 2k or more to do the job. Are you reasonably handy with tools? If so then I would say go for it, it isn’t that difficult. It can’t be I’ve done it enough times. The short answer is no- I generally do far more harm than good when equipped with power tools and a sense of purpose. However, the cost for a pro install is so high that I simply cannot justify paying it, and I feel I have to have a crack at it myself. I might wait until I get the boat to Northampton and the GU before I start that job. I will need DIY shops and a chandlery handy for when I break drill bits or chew up the wood etc.. With that said, do you know where I can get hold of a roof flue that has a slope in it? The ones I've seen look as if they are made to go in the centre of the roof, and when placed on the sloping sides they need spacers or whatever to fill up the gaps.
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Post by kris on Jul 27, 2020 19:12:01 GMT
Are you reasonably handy with tools? If so then I would say go for it, it isn’t that difficult. It can’t be I’ve done it enough times. The short answer is no- I generally do far more harm than good when equipped with power tools and a sense of purpose. However, the cost for a pro install is so high that I simply cannot justify paying it, and I feel I have to have a crack at it myself. I might wait until I get the boat to Northampton and the GU before I start that job. I will need DIY shops and a chandlery handy for when I break drill bits or chew up the wood etc.. With that said, do you know where I can get hold of a roof flue that has a slope in it? The ones I've seen look as if they are made to go in the centre of the roof, and when placed on the sloping sides they need spacers or whatever to fill up the gaps. Ah well this will be your chance to shine. It really isn’t that difficult really, the hole in the roof being in the right place being the most important bit. Then adequate space around the stove and fireproof material between it and floor and walls. I thought most chimney collars are sloping? So sorry I can’t help with where to buy one that’s not.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 19:23:05 GMT
Are you reasonably handy with tools? If so then I would say go for it, it isn’t that difficult. It can’t be I’ve done it enough times. The short answer is no- I generally do far more harm than good when equipped with power tools and a sense of purpose. However, the cost for a pro install is so high that I simply cannot justify paying it, and I feel I have to have a crack at it myself. I might wait until I get the boat to Northampton and the GU before I start that job. I will need DIY shops and a chandlery handy for when I break drill bits or chew up the wood etc.. With that said, do you know where I can get hold of a roof flue that has a slope in it? The ones I've seen look as if they are made to go in the centre of the roof, and when placed on the sloping sides they need spacers or whatever to fill up the gaps. If you can't find a new one I am removing one in the next few weeks as the boat had two stoves when I got it but now has one. It is one made by Boatmans Cabin. It will be surplus to my requirements and I could be persuaded to drink beer to part with it. J
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 19:24:20 GMT
Good boots, decent wet gear, sense of humour/restraint ..... I've got wellies, and decent boots for when its drier, but I'm pondering what the best option is for the rain. I was looking at those very long PVC jackets like this: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RRXNXNM/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=A95YK0IKY0YSJ&psc=1My thinking was it doesnt have to be an expensive breathable coat because I'm just stood on the stern, not hiking up a hill. But then I thought- what about when I have to climb up a lock ladder? I dont want my legs getting fouled up by a long overcoat. So I'm thinking a normal length rain jacket seems the best idea for mobility, with a pair of rainproof overtrousers. I'm hoping the restraint thing isnt going to be needed too much. Until fairly recently I've been doing a fair few long-distance business miles each year and a daily commute by car, and I'm kind of fed up with the whole road manners thing. Its like some people get behind a wheel and they turn into absolutely selfish, insanely aggressive t**ts in an instant. How does that even happen? Its crazy. I know impatient and selfish and aggressive boaters exist, but I'm hoping they'll be a lot less common than impatient drivers.
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Post by JohnV on Jul 27, 2020 19:35:26 GMT
I do not have an iron. if I am given clothes that need ironing they don't get it, I might allow drip drying but ironing is a definite no no. I had a wife that ironed and who used to do her nut about me wearing a shirt that wasn't ironed ..... Oh the rows.
she just wouldn't accept my stance that body heat got rid of the big wrinkles and that was good enough. "I'm not going out with you looking like that" .... "S'ok I'll stay in and have a beer instead"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2020 19:40:44 GMT
The short answer is no- I generally do far more harm than good when equipped with power tools and a sense of purpose. However, the cost for a pro install is so high that I simply cannot justify paying it, and I feel I have to have a crack at it myself. I might wait until I get the boat to Northampton and the GU before I start that job. I will need DIY shops and a chandlery handy for when I break drill bits or chew up the wood etc.. With that said, do you know where I can get hold of a roof flue that has a slope in it? The ones I've seen look as if they are made to go in the centre of the roof, and when placed on the sloping sides they need spacers or whatever to fill up the gaps. If you can't find a new one I am removing one in the next few weeks as the boat had two stoves when I got it but now has one. It is one made by Boatmans Cabin. It will be surplus to my requirements and I could be persuaded to drink beer to part with it. J That's really kind of you, thanks Loddon. I don't have a lot of space to work with, so I'm looking for one of those quite small /narrow ones- is it one of those? I also don't have a firm moving date yet, but it looks likely I'll be travelling south to Ely with my gear (including my new wellies, of course) around 15th august- although it could be a tad earlier. I'll have the car so could pop over to your place around that sort of time. To be honest it would be quite nice to pop over and buy you a few beers regardless of whether the stove is a go-er. I have a gazillion questions that cant really be covered in a forum. The first is one I absolutely guarantee you won't have heard before: Does it get cold in the winter?
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Post by JohnV on Jul 27, 2020 19:49:29 GMT
If you can't find a new one I am removing one in the next few weeks as the boat had two stoves when I got it but now has one. It is one made by Boatmans Cabin. It will be surplus to my requirements and I could be persuaded to drink beer to part with it. J The first is one I absolutely guarantee you won't have heard before: Does it get cold in the winter?
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