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A boat is a watercraft of a large range of types and sizes, but generally smaller than a ship, which is distinguished by its larger size, shape, cargo or passenger capacity, or its ability to carry boats.
Small boats are typically found on inland waterways such as rivers and lakes, or in protected coastal areas. However, some boats, such as the whaleboat, were intended for use in an offshore environment. In modern naval terms, a boat is a vessel small enough to be carried aboard a ship. Anomalous definitions exist, as lake freighters 1,000 feet (300 m) long on the Great Lakes are called "boats".
Boats vary in proportion and construction methods with their intended purpose, available materials, or local traditions. Canoes have been used since prehistoric times and remain in use throughout the world for transportation, fishing, and sport. Fishing boats vary widely in style partly to match local conditions. Pleasure craft used in recreational boating include ski boats, pontoon boats, and sailboats. House boats may be used for vacationing or long-term residence. Lighters are used to convey cargo to and from large ships unable to get close to shore. Lifeboats have rescue and safety functions.
Boats can be propelled by manpower (e.g. rowboats and paddle boats), wind (e.g. sailboats), and motor (including gasoline, diesel, and electric).

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  1. R

    Awkward pipe installation

    Good Evening all, I really hope someone can assist me with a solution to this problem. We are currently installing a waste system on a boat that has a permanent mooring, It will not be leaving this position. We have a large waste pump located downstairs with a 110mm black waste pipe coming out...
  2. H

    Canal boat shower mixer

    Hi, Need some help, Currently fitting a new shower mixer into my shower on my boat. The walls are un even ( not surprised) but this means that with the shower mixer central piece pushed flat the washers of the in out pipes do not lie flat on the wall, See picture attached. Is there a smart way...
  3. J

    2nd pump for boat system with low pressure

    Hi. I got a 12v water system that feeds a kitchen tap, another tap and a shower. Kitchen is fine, but the other two dont have pressure enough to bring good hot water. Was thinking if installing something. Any advice what? Due to someone else's input I have another pump was wondering if I...
  4. M

    Hot water and heating on a narrow boat

    Hi chaps. I have put this in the gas safe forum even though it's not to do with gas. A friend bought a narrow boat that had an old LPG boiler in it. Apparently these are very expensive to run so he has been given advice by others to install a solid fuel back boiler. Now the old set up was...
  5. M

    Boat stove boiler in conjunction with webasto diesel heater

    Hi, I have just got a boat and will start fitting 4.2kw diesel heater tomorrow in engine bay. It will run calorifier for hot water and 4 rads. I will at a later date install a multi fuel stove with back boiler. Apprx 4.5 kW but just 1.5kw to the boiler so leaving apprx 3 to stove. I'll be...
  6. rpm

    Solar panels on a canal boat

    Hi guys, Sister is here for the holidays and looking at solar panels for her canal boat, anyone done it? recommendations etc, fixed or tilted? any input gratefully received thanks.
  7. R

    Poor pressure on the hot water! Pressure tank to boiler basic set up on a boat

    I'm an Englishman living in Sweden on a house boat with a simple set up. My old pump died so last night I installed a nice new Gardena 5000/5 eco pump (pressure tank unit). The boiler is made by Tesy. Before changing pumps everything with the water was fine! Now with the new pump the pressure...
  8. jonnyswamp

    Boat anchor wanted

    Left my anchor on the bottom of the Bristol Channel the other week, so looking to replace it After a 7.5 or 10kg bruce anchor, with or without 6mm calibrated chain and warp I know its a very long shot but you never know
  9. T

    plumbing on a boat

    Hi All I'm looking to buy kitchen tap, basintaps, bath mixer and shower for a canal boat. It will have a 19 litre pressurised system installed with a calorfier. We have to put in sanitary ware. I am presuming that most fittings I am looking at will need low pressure taps. Was looking at a...
  10. W

    Cracking shot of whale under boat.

    I think we need a bigger boat!
  11. L

    its me on a boat :)

    Local radio devon having a chat, notice my coffee and biscuit, the rest of them were outside. Sound effects available at BBC Radio Devon - Good Morning Devon, Halwill Junction planning row, Exeter Chiefs win the LV Cup and Matt trains with the RNLI 02-10-45
  12. L

    its me on a boat :)

    Local radio devon having a chat, notice my coffee and biscuit, the rest of them were outside. Sound effects available at BBC Radio Devon - Good Morning Devon, Halwill Junction planning row, Exeter Chiefs win the LV Cup and Matt trains with the RNLI 02-10-45
  13. A

    Doing a bit of private work, I think I'm ready but don't want to rock the boat.

    Hi guys, As some will know i have been working in the trade now full time since October. I'm really enjoying it but don't feel as though I'm progressing as quickly as I should. I am thinking about getting my own gsr and see if I can get some private work coming in. (yeah, good luck with...
  14. N

    Roca boat valve

    Hi -Over the holiday had to replace boat valve on roca push button cistern, no shops open so used a bottom entry torbeck valve I had. Customer says whistling sound happens (not on every flush) Any ideas? or I will wait till suppliers are open and replace like for like. Happy New Year Nick
  15. U

    the boat race

    cmon oxford
  16. K

    8mm Boat plumbing

    Heres one for someone who is accustomed to working on the small pipes used in boats and caravans.. I have fitted a bubble tester in my boat to help comply with boat safety regulations.. when I use the tester I get about one bubble every 15 seconds. Nothing too drastic, but one bubble is...
  17. M

    Central Heating on a Boat

    Hi All I live on a narrow boat and am going to but a multifuel woodburning stove with back boiler on it in the next few weeks. It is 30 000 btu output on the boiler. It will heat a 18" * 30" hot water cylinder indirect DHW is pressure fed no header tank with a presure relief valve. I intend to...
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