Floods in Cumbria, UK

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Re: Floods in Cumbria, UK

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Terrible. Did your boat suffer any damage?
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Re: Floods in Cumbria, UK

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At 1st glance there is no significant damage.

However things like boiler insulation won't like the water.
I've got the vehicle, just need the boat.
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Re: Floods in Cumbria, UK

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My deepest condolences.... I wish I could help.

Glad she's up....what did you end up doing?

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Re: Floods in Cumbria, UK

Post by farmerden »

Wow thats terrible-thank goodness you are in fresh water! Den
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Re: Floods in Cumbria, UK

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ooooooh that is terrible...

I imagine some of the "big" boats suffered a similar fate :cry:

At least they can be recovered and rebuilt... X2 on the fresh water comment
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Re: Floods in Cumbria, UK

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Miraculously Grayling appears to have survived almost unscathed! She is out the water now awaiting the insurance surveyor but the boiler & engine have been dried out with a charcoal fire, all ok.
Regards jack
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Re: Floods in Cumbria, UK

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Miraculously Grayling appears to have survived almost unscathed! She is out the water now awaiting the insurance surveyor but the boiler & engine have been dried out with a charcoal fire, all ok.
Regards jack
Jack, that is great news! Hopefully you'll be steaming again shortly :mrgreen:

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Re: Floods in Cumbria, UK

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Great!

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Great news!
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Re: Floods in Cumbria, UK

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Sorry to hear about the damage. Looks like many folks have their work cut out for them. Keep your spirits strong. This storm will be another story of challange and acomplishment when you get it some time behind it.
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