mlines
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On a separate note, what "eco friendly" cleaning fluids are around. I could clean the boat on the slipway if it didn't end up killing the marine life.
Hosepipe Ban WILL Seriously Hurt Boaters
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thomshap
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I welcome the ban, when I turn up at school to puck up my little girl I will finally have an excuse for the appalling state my car is in 
We do need to stand back and look at the situation though, there is no water down here and it's far more important we have water in our homes to wash with and to drink than it is to have a nice clean boat, we will all have to do our bit and I hope the ban extends to polo fields and golf courses.
We do need to stand back and look at the situation though, there is no water down here and it's far more important we have water in our homes to wash with and to drink than it is to have a nice clean boat, we will all have to do our bit and I hope the ban extends to polo fields and golf courses.
MY littlebirchwoo
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Anglian Water Clarifies It's Position
Please excuse that I have also posted this elsewhere.
Following an 'at length' discussion with their media centre this morning I have been able to clarify a number of points, most noteably those refering to potable water and when washing will be allowed. :
When can a boat be washed? - We asked if the washing of a boat would be allowed under the circumstances of a boat returning from sea in order to remove salt etc from screens and decks. In reponse it was deemed this may be allowed as this may cause a Health and Safety hazard, especially if it prevented clear view from the screens or made the decks unsafe for working. This may also apply to a build up of mould or similar type growth. These are points that have still to be fully clarified and for that reason a consultation period is now in place which will run for the next three weeks. It would not be permissable however, to wash the boat for the purpose of valeting. If you got an outside agency to wash the vessel, who offered washing as a professional service in the daily running of their business, they would be un-affected by the legislation and therefore will be allowed to use a hose.
Can a boat user legally fill a water tank? - Despite being given contrary information previously, Anglian Water have confirmed that they have no wish to stop boat users filling their domestic water tanks and will be happy for them to do so. This information will now be communicated throughout the company.
Will marinas be asked to remove hoses? - If the hose placement serves both washing and filling of water tanks, then marinas will be specifically asked to disuade boat owners from casually washing their boats as this will be an offence under the legislation, but because a hose may be used for filling water tanks also there will be no requirement to remove those already in place. Similarly, marinas will not be required to restrict water points. Again exact clarifications will be made following the consultation process.
The consultation process has been put into place where individuals and umbrella organisations such as the RYA are invited to submit their concerns. The process starts today and will run for the next three weeks.
Full details here: http://eastcoastboating.co.uk/wordpress/?p=1305
Anglian Water's consultation porocess information : http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/environment/water-resources/4E02FDF81C7C4981AC36D89ADB27CA85.aspx
Reference the watering of golf courses and polo fields - they are commercial operations and exempt from this legislation.
Please excuse that I have also posted this elsewhere.
Following an 'at length' discussion with their media centre this morning I have been able to clarify a number of points, most noteably those refering to potable water and when washing will be allowed. :
When can a boat be washed? - We asked if the washing of a boat would be allowed under the circumstances of a boat returning from sea in order to remove salt etc from screens and decks. In reponse it was deemed this may be allowed as this may cause a Health and Safety hazard, especially if it prevented clear view from the screens or made the decks unsafe for working. This may also apply to a build up of mould or similar type growth. These are points that have still to be fully clarified and for that reason a consultation period is now in place which will run for the next three weeks. It would not be permissable however, to wash the boat for the purpose of valeting. If you got an outside agency to wash the vessel, who offered washing as a professional service in the daily running of their business, they would be un-affected by the legislation and therefore will be allowed to use a hose.
Can a boat user legally fill a water tank? - Despite being given contrary information previously, Anglian Water have confirmed that they have no wish to stop boat users filling their domestic water tanks and will be happy for them to do so. This information will now be communicated throughout the company.
Will marinas be asked to remove hoses? - If the hose placement serves both washing and filling of water tanks, then marinas will be specifically asked to disuade boat owners from casually washing their boats as this will be an offence under the legislation, but because a hose may be used for filling water tanks also there will be no requirement to remove those already in place. Similarly, marinas will not be required to restrict water points. Again exact clarifications will be made following the consultation process.
The consultation process has been put into place where individuals and umbrella organisations such as the RYA are invited to submit their concerns. The process starts today and will run for the next three weeks.
Full details here: http://eastcoastboating.co.uk/wordpress/?p=1305
Anglian Water's consultation porocess information : http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/environment/water-resources/4E02FDF81C7C4981AC36D89ADB27CA85.aspx
Reference the watering of golf courses and polo fields - they are commercial operations and exempt from this legislation.
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essexboy
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Hi,
sailorman
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so how is watering the greens, of a private members golf club, different from me, washing my boat when i like
AdeOlly
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So we can't use a few gallons to keep our boat clean, but golf courses can spray tens of thousands of litres every week for the sake of a few dozen golfers. Bonkers.
I remember this from last time, everywhere was parched brown except the golf course that was green and lush, and all the time we were being threatened with stand pipes if we didn't use less for brushing our teeth. As usual in the UK once a problem passes nothing is done to address the issues that arose, and then next time it's same again. Depressing.
ccscott49
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Anybody want a watermaker? a few for sale on boatsandoutboards!
ricky_s
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The guy who washes my car turns up in a van and doesn't connect to a hose, not sure what he uses fluid wise but it comes from his van.
I'm not sure what the boat cleaning bloke does as not seen him cleaning it.
I'm not sure what the boat cleaning bloke does as not seen him cleaning it.
Questor
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The guy who washes my car turns up in a van and doesn't connect to a hose, not sure what he uses fluid wise but it comes from his van.
I'm not sure what the boat cleaning bloke does as not seen him cleaning it.
It's the same guy, except whereas he piddles into a vat in his van before leaving home to wash your car, he just piddles straight onto your boat
I've seen him in the Spinnaker topping up before starting work
gjgm
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A bit of turf on the foredeck should resolve this.
ricky_s
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It's the same guy, except whereas he piddles into a vat in his van before leaving home to wash your car, he just piddles straight onto your boat
I've seen him in the Spinnaker topping up before starting work
I did wonder about the smell
dragoon
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I never quite understand why people need to spray hundreds of litres of water at a car to keep it clean, when it can be done (often better) with a bucket of water and a sponge.
At the same time, they should never have changed the window cleaning rules to waste water spraying house windows.
There needs to be more common sense when it comes to water usage IMO.
Cheers,
Paul
Searush
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Washing boats? What's that about then? Try taking them out a bit more often, sea water kills algae & protects the woodwork. Plenty of clean water available at sea, just get the crew to swab those decks with a canvas bucket (or three) full of sea water as you set out.
DAKA
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Think this might be another raggie/stinker thing........
SWMBO takes 2 hours to get ready to go out for a p! 55 up, all dressed up and one petty insignificant salt mark on her dress and its time for a complete makeover, late again and reduced drinking time
Anyway I thought you Raggies wore navy Blazers to the yacht clubs , how do you keep the salt off them ?
Searush
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Think this might be another raggie/stinker thing........
SWMBO takes 2 hours to get ready to go out for a p! 55 up, all dressed up and one petty insignificant salt mark on her dress and its time for a complete makeover, late again and reduced drinking time
Anyway I thought you Raggies wore navy Blazers to the yacht clubs , how do you keep the salt off them ?
That's just the posh ones with the cravats, white caps & deckshoes. They often don't have boats tho.
I wear rugby shirts, zip-off walking trousers (muddy) and sandals when dressed up on the boat.
Why don't you have a couple of drinks while SWMBO gets ready? I would, but Linda only takes 5 mins for a wash & brush up. Maybe you allow too many clothes on the boat. Our rule is no more than one soft hand bag per person on the boat.
