tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.comments2023-09-15T10:35:57.988+00:00Narrowboat BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00814054517669967203noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-65302699684452845782012-03-28T15:39:18.322+00:002012-03-28T15:39:18.322+00:00You tantalisingly refer to wire that's 'fa...You tantalisingly refer to wire that's 'far too thin' - what did you replace it with? I vaguely remember that wire is quoted as having a cross section of 'something-something mm squared'... what did you use?SimoninEastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604009048158917469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-84481270993842465182012-03-13T20:53:18.530+00:002012-03-13T20:53:18.530+00:00Hi.
Just the sort of post I find helpful- especial...Hi.<br />Just the sort of post I find helpful- especially as i have a Lister engine too and have been wondering how I'd go about changing the filter when needed. <br />Definitely one to bookmark!<br />Thanks!Captain Flohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096839992642653179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-78854592400077375462012-03-13T20:51:31.157+00:002012-03-13T20:51:31.157+00:00Great, thanks!! I have a similar Lister engine, an...Great, thanks!! I have a similar Lister engine, and I know that there are a number of jobs I ought to be prepared to have a go at myself, when the time comes. This is just the sort of post I find useful!Captain Flohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096839992642653179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-1157109934064787742011-11-21T22:50:47.546+00:002011-11-21T22:50:47.546+00:00We had a great time on a narrow boat this summer. ...We had a great time on a narrow boat this summer. They have definately come back into fashion again. It did help that the weather was great!sitting tenant manhttp://www.sittingtenants.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-90358986709429891522011-08-10T15:27:17.471+00:002011-08-10T15:27:17.471+00:00could you tell me more about your narrowboat siriu...could you tell me more about your narrowboat sirius please i.e date that it was built & by who e-mail me if poss at - siriusmike@ntlworld.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-25946921473373852592011-06-21T13:35:27.502+00:002011-06-21T13:35:27.502+00:00I am a big fan of OmniFocus for keeping track of m...I am a big fan of OmniFocus for keeping track of my to dos. I have never tried Remember the milk though.RW at plants by posthttp://www.plantsbypost.org.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-80191756560450574742011-06-15T12:24:03.327+00:002011-06-15T12:24:03.327+00:00I mentioned that Lee Valley did a good job servici...I mentioned that Lee Valley did a good job servicing my Mikuni diesel heater. I spoke too soon. Turned out that they'd missed some burnt out components and a few months later I had to get it serviced again.Narrowboat Audrey Toohttp://www.afloat.org.uk/index.php/diesel-heater-repaired-refitted/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-9400665665554805562011-05-28T14:13:43.131+00:002011-05-28T14:13:43.131+00:00Hi I am wondering if you can help me, how can a tr...Hi I am wondering if you can help me, how can a trace someone who is living on a narrowboat. <br />Thankyou<br />JanetJanet Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432599823020733539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-54905855309939593692011-02-06T22:32:13.930+00:002011-02-06T22:32:13.930+00:00Right....come on, enough of this nonsense!! As pot...Right....come on, enough of this nonsense!! As potential baby boaters, we need all the help we can get, and the most helpful and interesting blog is yours, so hurry up and get up to date.....!<br /><br />*grin*<br /><br />Claire & HughAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-46052994317737268792011-01-05T12:38:57.947+00:002011-01-05T12:38:57.947+00:00You are welcome, I glad you have found it useful. ...You are welcome, I glad you have found it useful. I am now a dab hand at it as I find to keep her running well its best to change the filter every 6-12 months. I guess it depends how clean your fuel tank is... mine being 37 years old, is obviously not very clean ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00814054517669967203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-40972742552561724402011-01-05T12:09:50.875+00:002011-01-05T12:09:50.875+00:00many thanks :) I think my boat may have the same p...many thanks :) I think my boat may have the same problem re leaky filter - will check it out in spring :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-61753227924711355562010-11-13T14:57:35.868+00:002010-11-13T14:57:35.868+00:00I also found Lee Valley boatyard slow to fix up a ...I also found Lee Valley boatyard slow to fix up a date to get work done, but that's been my experience with other boatyards too. They did a good job servicing my Mikuni heater... but obviously the diesel bill's risen.NB Audrey Toohttp://www.afloat.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-83736772293777449872010-08-28T07:04:14.789+00:002010-08-28T07:04:14.789+00:00been looking for an digital camera for good qualit...been looking for an digital camera for good quality stills what do you make of the cannon ?Garry Pickleshttp://www.onlinemediadirect.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-6153399521039831562010-08-10T20:43:27.556+00:002010-08-10T20:43:27.556+00:002 years Sue? I've posted at least a couple of ...2 years Sue? I've posted at least a couple of blog posts every year since 2004!<br /><br />Ok, I admit that I have sometimes not been very frequent in my postings :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00814054517669967203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-34540883842541181782010-08-10T06:53:35.230+00:002010-08-10T06:53:35.230+00:00I don't think you can beat a liesurely cruise ...I don't think you can beat a liesurely cruise down the llangollen and Shroppie can you? Aquaducts, bridges, lift bridges, the Audlem flight and lots of pubs to rest!<br />Mind you, I've never been on a canal I don't like!<br />Great blog!<br />Cliff and Jenni<br />AustraliaCliffhttp://www.great-canal-and-river-holidays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-77890232309546120752010-07-30T08:44:52.051+00:002010-07-30T08:44:52.051+00:00Chris, I just found your blog as I was looking for...Chris, I just found your blog as I was looking for LEDs myself. I have really looked into this and the best deals I found - depending of course on what you are looking for - is www.ledcentre.uk.com<br />Their range of products is not that wide, but what they have is really good quality. <br />Best of luck, JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-89027590814969629902010-07-13T22:16:23.288+00:002010-07-13T22:16:23.288+00:00Chris - as a blogger you are a nightmare!!
2 yrs s...Chris - as a blogger you are a nightmare!!<br />2 yrs since your last post! Good to see some news.<br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-76524846948016406252010-05-20T10:38:47.912+00:002010-05-20T10:38:47.912+00:00what sort of radiators are you using on the narrow...what sort of radiators are you using on the narrowboat with the new diesel system are they low level ones ?radiators fanhttp://www.radiatorcentre.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-69045572764676922702010-05-09T11:45:39.827+00:002010-05-09T11:45:39.827+00:00Hi Trudy,
Sorry for the long delay in replying to...Hi Trudy,<br /><br />Sorry for the long delay in replying to you!<br /><br />I will still have two solid fuel stoves on Sirius, I will have a Squirel (without a back boiler) in the living room, personally I think you can't beat a nice fire on a narrowboat, it might be a bit more hastle but it's always nice to see a real fire crackling away.<br /><br />I also have another smaller stove in Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00814054517669967203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-64300804345843962202010-04-14T13:26:42.186+00:002010-04-14T13:26:42.186+00:00Cool PhotosCool PhotosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-2588562495565713042010-03-21T17:21:58.109+00:002010-03-21T17:21:58.109+00:00Hi Chris
We are just deciding on heating for our 7...Hi Chris<br />We are just deciding on heating for our 70' nb, soon to be built.Are we being silly by wanting a squirrel and a diesel?? I want to cover all eventualities as we are living aboard.<br />Trudyabfabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14881305237169317436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-36471845702149234212010-02-19T14:22:09.757+00:002010-02-19T14:22:09.757+00:00Reading about your post I came across. You can get...Reading about your post I came across. You can get hold of LED Bulbs from homewatt.co.ukhomewatthttp://www.homewatt.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-6903141953929143872010-01-29T14:18:54.623+00:002010-01-29T14:18:54.623+00:00Yes, I agree, although I am currently doing it mor...Yes, I agree, although I am currently doing it more to increase the number of days a year my girlfriend is willing to stay on board than to sell her. ( the narrowboat, not my girlfriend ;-) )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00814054517669967203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-24363756965834762682010-01-29T14:09:51.592+00:002010-01-29T14:09:51.592+00:00The benefits in the long term with changing from s...The benefits in the long term with changing from solid fuel heating to the new diesel system will be huge.<br /><br />Many of the boats we sell, customers prefer this kind of system.Narrow Boatshttp://www.notts-boats.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599951.post-26707260937990302122009-12-19T12:49:49.119+00:002009-12-19T12:49:49.119+00:00Hi,
Don´t worry they will be posted in January! T...Hi,<br /><br />Don´t worry they will be posted in January! They have taken almost 2 months to install the heater (not impressed!) and I am currently on holiday... but when I get back I will be taking photos and uploading them!<br /><br />ChrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00814054517669967203noreply@blogger.com