After a week or so back in St Albans (cat-sitting while all of the kids were away on holiday in Scotland with a group of friends) and Luton (decorating) we're now on Kantara again. We were able to have our six-year-old domestic batteries changed without us needing to be here but, as I type, the chipboard floor of the "cupboard" under the well-deck - damp and mouldy from years of occasional unavoidable leaks from the water tank - is being replaced, and we wanted to be here for that.
It's given me the opportunity to remove our stern gland greaser and see if I can identify the reason for grease escaping under pressure at the bottom of the tube, where it screws into its base. There was no evidence that there were crossed threads as I had feared, but it's very likely that a lifetime of use has caused wear. I'll replace it, fingers crossed.
On Saturday morning Kantara will have her three-yearly Boat Safety Scheme examination. We don't envisage any problems. After that, back to the house, and wallpapering Steve and Karolina's house.
Spending as much time on the UK's inland waterways as all the other stuff of life will allow us!
Showing posts with label Boat Safety Scheme. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boat Safety Scheme. Show all posts
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Postscripts
Just a couple of things I'd forgotten to post...
>> Congratulations to Bob Hurst, husband of Jenny (Marina Manager), who has recently qualified as a Boat Safety Scheme Examiner. When you boat owners need a BSS certificate, Bob can be contacted as follows...
Bob Hurst
BSS Examiner
Yelvertoft Marina
YELVERTOFT
NN6 6AL
07720424396
01788822568
robert.hurst.bss@btinternet.com
>> Before we went to Debdale, I reported that our trusty Bubble stove had stopped working, the fuel oil simply would not flow. We arranged for this to be dealt with when we got to Debdale. However, arriving there and needing some heat in the boat, we tried once more to light the stove - and it worked straight away! And has been ever since. I have no idea what was wrong, but it's back to its normal self now, and keeping us snug and warm. Odd, huh?
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