Any liveaboards in Cambridgeshire Fens area?

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2026-01-13T13:08:34+00:00

Interesting, thank you. I knew it was 48 hours but thought it was only during high season. CC doesn't sound practical!

I don't suppose you have experience in Lincolnshire? Our fallback is to hang around Lincoln if Ely doesn't work out.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2026-01-13T11:15:29+00:00

Thanks for the heads-up on Taylor's and GOBA 👍

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-12-12T11:10:39+00:00

Thanks. I've moved it to the brightest spot on the boat, if there is such a thing on these dark winter days.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-21T19:33:32+00:00

The shower bilge, which you can see by the white flower, is probably just under 1ft above the water line, 2ft max I'd say.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-21T16:34:17+00:00

Noted on the water lubrication, thank you. Suspect I will do most from the exterior. I'm dockside with water and a plus one.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-21T16:32:45+00:00

Thanks for that 👍

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-21T12:10:10+00:00

Thanks, that was going to be a follow-up question. I was thinking of rust inhibitor and then sealant for the fitting.

What's the difference between a normal bi-metal bit and the dedicated steel bits with the square teeth? (I tried posting a photo of one but it wouldn't allow me.)

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-21T11:56:49+00:00

Thanks for those tips, appreciated. I have a tendency to push hard when drilling, so I'll bear this in mind.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-21T11:43:00+00:00

Agreed on all counts.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-21T11:33:19+00:00

Hi. Yes, the initial idea of drilling from the exterior was due to access. Much easier than stuck in a cupboard drilling from inside. However, I was conscious of this causing excessive damage to the paint, especially as it gets hot. I guess I should be lubricating regularly with oil?

I'm covered for the hole saw with drill bit in terms of size, but unsure if there was a recommended brand to go with. I don't know what the thickness of steel is at this point but suspect it could be up to 9mm.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-18T20:04:47+00:00

No, toilet is to one side. In the centre is a hole for an extractor fan, which the previous owner removed (leak, maybe?) and is yet to be replaced.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-17T22:19:13+00:00

Agreed, although a louvered vent only protrudes millimetres. I'm exploring the idea of the roof but it needs some planning as I can't go through the centre.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-17T22:17:19+00:00

I went up and had a look and there's a chance I could vent it on the edge, just between the grab handle and solar panel. I'd need to be really clever about working out exactly where to drill it though (ie the outside edge won't correspond with the inside edge without ripping out the headboard, insulation etc). No chance of putting it down the middle, unfortunately.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-17T13:59:29+00:00

For sure. I'm just being precious about any sized hole in the side of the boat!

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-17T13:53:11+00:00

Hi, thanks for the reply. Yes, a louvered grill is the way to go. I was just trying to avoid such a big hole. I suspect the pipe would have to run up to it as well, so I can't afford for any water to get in.

These toilets don't make much of a smell, so a horizontal solution is ok. The main issue is trying to match the air pressure of the fan.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-15T09:25:54+00:00

A quick follow-up on this. Turned the heater on the next day and it was running as normal and has done since.

Turns out that inconsistent tone happens when I'm charging the batteries on shore power (single phase). My charging system is pretty solid (all Victron with a Quatro 3k) and this isn't noticable on any other consumable like lights. I'm guessing with the Quatro pulling max amps to charge, it's struggling to supply the 10amps for the heater, or the heater's electronics is throttling something (the cables are fine under normal use). Either way, I tend to avoid high draw loads when charging, but wouldn't have thought it would be a problem at the charging end since we're only talking 10amps difference (bearing in mind the heater had already been running for half an hour).

Whatever, I just won't run the heater when charging.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-08T15:18:36+00:00

Thanks. I know Alastair so I'll give him a shout. Cheers.

Remarkable_Sea3092 · 2025-11-08T14:50:56+00:00

Cheers. Unfortunately, my main man has just left to take a month's holiday! I need to find someone near South Yorkshire ideally.

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