Boating questions and answers
Got a technical question or a boating query? Post your quandaries here and pick the brains of the WW team. You can also add your answers to others' questions, or browse through previous answers.
Diesel leak
I recently had a major fuel leak which resulted in fuel ending up in the bilge in the main accomodation of the boat. It is all now removed and cleaned as well as we can under the fixtures. Has anyone any suggestions as to how we could get rid of the smell.
Asked by: Robin Emmins | Tuesday 22 July, 9.20am | no answers yet - add one
Rules governing private mooring
I am new to narrow boats, but I plan to retire soon and would like to live aboard one. Ideally I would like to buy a plot of canalside land where I could site my garage, workshop, caraven, etc. with mooring alongside. What are the restrictions? What permissions would need to be sought?
Asked by: Jim Shipp | Friday 18 July, 3.54pm | 1 answer
Pigeon box design
I have an opening pigeon box. I need to maintain the opening facility for ventilation (cabin now used as bedroom). Two problems I'd appreciate advice on:
How do I stop condensation dripping onto bed on cool night?
How do I block out the light from the small prtholes (especially during short summer nights) but still maintain ventilation?
Some form of blind might cure both. Any ideas?
Asked by: Dave Martin | Thursday 17 July, 1.14pm | no answers yet - add one
Photograph of Simone of Black Prince
Please can you advise on how I would obtain a photograph printed in the Feb 1996 edition of Waterways world. The photo depicts The black prince hire boat simone sitting half sunk at the bottom of a pound.
Many thanks
Ian
Asked by: ian | Tuesday 15 July, 3.59pm | no answers yet - add one
J&J Crook ?
Hi there i have a 42ft cruiser stern narrowboat which i have owned for about 9 months now and would like to know more about its builders J&J Crook. I have tried looking arond the net but cant seem to find any reference to them anywhere. I believe my boat to be around a 1980 build it is fitted with a lister st2 motor which goin by the numbers on the engine was made in 1979 . It also has JJC scrolled on the bow either side. Any help given to find out a bit of information about my boat and its roots would be greatly appreciated
Regards D Price.
Asked by: Dave Price | Monday 14 July, 6.52pm | 3 answers
a.m. radio interference
Hi there. I just got a new boat and I am wondering how can I listen to a.m. radio without the engine interference while boating?
Thanks
Asked by: steven | Monday 14 July, 5.14pm | no answers yet - add one
model narrowboat
hello everyone i am new to the waterways site i am looking to build a model narrowboat that is radio controlled i want the size to be about 4feet long being disabled this is going to be an on going hobby i would be very gratefull if anyone could put me in touch with someone who supplies plans or advice on building model narrowboats thanks very much keith
Asked by: keith blakey | Sunday 13 July, 12.08am | 2 answers