I started looking for a washing machine for Dennis in June 2020. Requirements quite simple, first it needs to fit the space. This means that a standard width and height washing machine will fit but the depth can not be more than 52 cm. Second, it must be capable of washing with cold water. Not so easy to find on the internet. I found several machines that fit the dimension requirements but when it came to the cold fill none of the pages that I looked at gave this information. I contacted several of the manufacturers customer service lines and they could not tell me. It seems that washing machines nowadays fill with cold water and then heat it to the temperature for the wash chosen, many to a minimum temperature of 20∘C.
I found one that fits the requirements but according to the manufacturers there is only one company that stocks this particular machine and they are based in Birmingham. I sent them an email asking if they could deliver to a what3words address or could they follow the instructions to get to me from a house about a quarter of a mile away. No response.
Moved the boats to Dadlington picnic area which is right next to the road and rang the supplier. Asked the question again and was told that they could deliver to the boat. Placed the order for next day delivery. I was told that the delivery people would drop the machine on the tow path and it was my responsibility to get it in the boat. I'm happy with that.
The next day the machine was delivered on time and the two guys delivering it asked if I wanted them to get it on the boat for me, well of course. Two big guys, no problem, if it was just me and my travelling companion it would have been a struggle.
Hooray, it works just fine and no leaks.