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Or may not In thus case the boat spends most of its time in brackish water so Aluminium is the most appropriate solution.

Yes I know that which is why I asked the question. Two extinguishers would be okay if each is enough to do the job all by itself.

And I should have added that the formal limit of the navigation is Town bridge at Cricklade 135 miles from Teddington (Tks Chris...

If there is no sign of a leak from the water pump I suggest a good clean up if the area in the photograph can be reached and monitor...

Not just Halon but other inert gas fire suppression eg Nitrogen is equally deadly. Would it not be a requirement to ensure people are...

A residential mooring , even if the boat is ashore , requires planning permission and the marina or the resident should be required to...

It has been illegal to own a Halon extinguisher in the UK since 2003 . And in the EU since 2000. With some military and aviation...

Of course there will be a fresh air feed to the engine bay . Diesel and petrol engines need an air supply. Have you ever seen an...

I think it is valid to point out what can be the reality of living aboard a boat and that it isn’t necessarily all a bed of roses...

Absolutely no need to use any sealant with VP 290 and DP drives.

Thanks everyone, decision made , I will go with aluminium. Cheers Nigel

I have never felt a need for a jet washer on the boat . I have this last year been using this........... I also have this but have...

Definitely aluminium since the boat presumably spends 90% of its time at its fresh or slightly brackish water home mooring.

Thats fine with aluminium anodes. Possibly not so good with zinc which may develop a passive coating.

Not necessarily. By removing the leg the support pins have to be removed which may avoid seized pins at a later date.