Boat safety runs out this week. Anyone know an examinor in Rugby area?
Peter H. replied:
Nick Sherrit, 07930 210550, Top Bloke!
Simon A. replied:
Nick Sherratt, who is based in Welton, Northants. he came out to Napton and did our BSS back in November; nice bloke, who knew what he was talking about and gave advice, for a reasonable £120. Our BSS passed but the fire blanket a bit shabby, so we replaced it with a nice new red full BSI kitemarked etc item. You don't get a BSS certificate these days but C&RT/EA refer to the BSS office, for confirmation that your boat has passed, so they can issue a new licence.
Simon A. replied:
I think a BSI etc., fire blanket is a requirement for BSS and for the £12 worth getting, whether it is or isn't a BSS requirement. Yes Nick Sherratt, does have a manometer and yes he does check the gas system pressures, blow by, lock up etc and yes this is a requirement of the BSS and rightly so. He checks the stove joints as well, he checks the FFDs on the cooker, he checks the flame colour and checks for flame floppiness too, He check the fire extinguishers, he checks for adequate ventilation, he checks the batteries, the fuel hoses gas and diesel I can't fault his thoroughness and unlike one in particular I could mention, he gets his facts right ! as Peter Hennessey says top bloke ! It's worth looking over the BSS manual on line, if you don't have a BSS folder. you can do a lot of the checks yourself, before the BSS is done.
Looking for a boat electrician for a friend who has a real problem with a system that has been added to in what I think is a dangerous condition! Currently moored at Wigrams near Daventry if you have any suggestions.
Lesley C. replied:
Ring Nick on 07930210550 he is local to you I am sure he will know someone.
Hi everyone, I have just become an 'owner' and can now start to ask all of those daft questions!
First off can anyone recommend a mechanic or boatyard that would service a perkins AD3.152? And perhaps even give me some tips so that I can do the regular stuff myself. Thanks for any help. The boat is currently situated near Daventry.
Lesley C. replied:
Here is the number for Nick a BSS boat engineer in Daventry 07930210550.
Hi I'am after some advice please,any recommendations for a BSS certificate,I'am moored at the top of Hatton Flight near Warwick,also any idea on price,many thanks Jamie