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A 24 (unrigged) for sale here, about as close as you could get to a mini-me of my (unrigged) CW34. Lovely...

I have two of the type that can be closed off from below. Once took all the outer bits off (to paint them) & removed some silicone sealant from around part of what's inside on one of them without realising that was to stop water running across the coachroof from getting in. This one leaked quite...

That's what I mean, there aren't really such things as Freeman's bits there are only really generic boaty bits & pieces. Different with the engine obvs...

If you don't find out from us lot it might be worth trying Canal World forum, some on there are quite knowledgeable on plastic river/canal boats as well as steel NBs... There isn't really such a thing as sourcing parts for particular makes/models of boats like there is with cars...

No word of a lie I once saw an ad which stated of the boat (which was out of the water) "the hull is watertight which we know because it is full of water and none is leaking out"... You couldn't make it up... And this, from a current ad for a manky old narrowboat: "Discover the epitome of...

I've had my eye on this Minstrel for a while...

This maybe? Doesn't say whether it's waterproof though...

I got some like the Force 4 ones but never used them in anger. Tested my lights the other day, stern light not working, all it needed was the bulb contacts cleaning with a bit of emery paper, yurs might be as easy a fix. I think the emergency lights are worth having just in case...

For running engine whilst ashore or just flushing with fresh whilst afloat I find it easier to just undo the strainer lid & use a hose: Fill the strainer then kink the hose to stem flow. Start engine, allow water into strainer as the level drops, it's quite easy to regulate the amount by...

Here's a Vega that would be on my shortlist if I was looking for a sub £5k toughie. Asking £2750. I had one & lived on it for 2 years, only 5'7" headroom though. Ashore since 2015 but looks far from abandoned - new furler & foresail apparently, low hours Beta twin, ST winches, 2009 standing...

Countersinking holes above and below is a good idea, won't be necessary with all of them but some probably. Tape some greaseproof paper on the underside and fill with whatever you choose...

So you now have £4k to spend on the boat, right? :D

Assuming usual regular maintenance (oil, filter) is up to date I would do no more than tidy it up cosmetically if/where necessary & put it back in...

I bought a 1969 Bowman 26 with a nearly new beta 10 engine, recent standing rigging, good sails and replacement bunk cushions in 2018 for £4300, headroom of about 6 foot. It helped that it was for sale in wales not on s coast. Nic 26 also has good headroom but they tend to go for higher prices...

I have one that looks for all the world that it's an adaptation of a simple, folding wooden chair. Comfy enough with a cushion on. Let me know if you'd like to see pics...

FWIW as a 50 odd year old I spent 2 years living on an Albin Vega (27) but I only got away with it because I'm 5'7" so sould stand (just) in the saloon. It was camping though & I was in a marina with good facilities. If that's all you have to spend go for the Macwester for sure, the semi...

They're in Plymouth, or near there, already and don't want to stay there because it's "a bit rough". Personally I like Plymouth, it's where I ended up when I joined the navy at 16 in 1982. Or more accurately across the river in Torpoint but we frequently ended up on Union St. I also quite like...

You're almost certainly correct (that the battery is ok). A fully charged, rested battery in good condition, should read 12.6v with no load on it. Bear in mind fridges are very hungry so if you only have one lead acid battery, say, it's not going to power the fridge for weeks without some charge...

You could try oxalic acid, e.g. this. Used to be able to buy it in powder form & dilute it yourself, not sure whether you can any more... Beaten to it...

I had exactly the same symptoms, all that was needed was to replace the lip seal which I was able to do without removing the pump itself, it's just behind the impeller. I got a service kit from Germany here, only used the lip seal and replaced the lip seal from the kit with the same off Amazon...