Hi all, about to buy a small cruiser. its petrol, and is currently in Surrey. plan to bring it to London way or Essex, but if marinas dont sell petrol, how will I fill her up?!
also, the boat has safety cert, no other papers. does that matter much, its not expensive...
I’m buying a boat and have got through the survey part. My question is one for opinions from experienced boaters on power.
The listing stated 3 leisure batteries. I personally saw 2x260ah (two sixty)but really it didn’t occur to me to shine a light further under the deck to see what else was there.
The survey indicated 3 leisure at 250ah ea. (two fifty) but noted access was difficult. “Only two were able to be seen, the others behind fixed panels”
As part of the negotiations and since the batteries need replacing the quote from the marina stated there were only 2 x 260ah leisure batteries.
The boat has no solar. I would prefer to not have solar added (expense/looks). All the while I was Mentally getting comfortable with a bank of 780ah (of course that’s not actual available) but now I’ve essentially been cut by a third down to 520ah to start with.
I have no experience in actual usage and am trying to determine if I should be overly concerned with the now reduced battery capacity.
I do not plan on having a tv - if I do it’ll be 12v. The fridge and separate freezer box are 12v. Heating is via Eberspacher Diesel.
Side note. Should I decide or need to add a third battery of same size and brand - I would do it within a few months of purchase - is this a simple case of connecting with cables to the current two? IE a diy. Assuming space of course.
There is a 3Kw inverter multi plus on board. I plan on being a continuous cruiser so take into account week long stays.
Thanks in advance.
Hi. First time posting here. I'm hiring a narrowboat for a holiday with my family in a couple of weeks. We're picking it up from Alvechurch early Saturday afternoon, heading North to Birmingham, then anti-clockwise around the Black Country Ring, so heading onto the Birmingham and Fazely canal and through Farmers Bridge locks. It's seems unlikely that we'll get there in time to get through the locks on Saturday, so will need to moor up and tackle them first thing Sunday. I'm slightly nervous about mooring right in the centre on a Saturday night, and looking for reassurance. Are we likely to have any problems finding space? I guess it's not going to be the quietest night we'll have on the boat, but anything I should be concerned about? Any suggestions for best mooring spots would be much appreciated. Thanks
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for recommendations for 2 week crusing rings that have enough interest for taking up to 3 weeks to cruise, and have walking or hiking on route.
The plan is currently to take myself, husband and and our two young kids for the 3 weeks, with my in-laws for a week, and my friend for a week. I'd like to be able to walk with my friend for a few days - either alongside or day loops. Ideally we'd like to take the kids on day trips to parks, activities, whatever.
I was initially thinking the Avon Ring, but I'd love to hear if there are other options.
I've done a couple narrowboat holidays, have cycled a fair distance on the canals, and just done a half-week walk along Hadrian's Wall. We're comfortable with locks (I'd love to do Caen one day!), but have never attempted tidal waters.
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