Recent content by tamarix

They left late so I quess they stopped because it got dark.

Looks like they're there.

unfortunately yes in a pretty sorry state.

I'm fairly sure she is in the same place (unfortunately ) in much the same state. I will defiantly check next time I'm there.

Just reread this thread and was sure I posted some pics when I found her in Shepperton (21-08-11) but they don't seem to be there. So here they are.

they do that a lot ☹️☹️☹️☹️

Do you have a hot water calorifier attached to one of your engines? That usually lowers the temp/ oil pressure of that engine.

I have been following this thread with interest and this morning received an email from the marina saying that the EA would be coming into the marina checking for licences with this attachment from the EA

Stupid question, if it's coming from Bedford why not just get it put in a Penton Hook??

Same here I asked my insururers ( navigators and general ) and they have no problem with it either , but obviously each insurance policy is different. It's not much difference going though London on a brisk spring tide. But as I said regardless of bridge heights or insurance policies if the...

They can't actually stop you just because the river is a bit higher than usual and put out red boards but the lock being shut does

No your right ,It's about £500 plus the lift out/in so not much change from a grand. But as I said its a time factor for some people and Shepperton lock is still shut.

I am aware of 3 boats from penton hook leaving for the coast 2 of them going by truck because of Shepperton lock being shut/ time getting round. Several people seem to be seriously considering a move with the MDL freedom berthing deal.

Apparently Hammond is The One Show tonight at 1900 BBC 1 talking about The Perfect Road Trip. Bound to show some clips.