Anchor chain/rope

[andy b]

Were going through the Ribble link in August (Lancaster canal) and I need an anchor. Reading previous threads I think I need a 15KG anchor, (46ft narrowboat 24inch draught). The Captains info from British waterways specifies that the anchor should have chain/rope 30m long. How much of this should be chain, how much rope? also what size of chain/rope is required?

[Mick and Pauline]

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Were going through the Ribble link in August (Lancaster canal) and I need an anchor. Reading previous threads I think I need a 15KG anchor, (46ft narrowboat 24inch draught). The Captains info from British waterways specifies that the anchor should have chain/rope 30m long. How much of this should be chain, how much rope? also what size of chain/rope is required?

 

Hi Andy,

 

Check out thread "River Anchor" in General Boating for info you need.

 

M & P.

[DHutch]

Check out thread "River Anchor" in General Boating for info you need.

Yeah, heres a link to that, http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=4039

 

Also, if you use the site search (link at top right of each page) and seach for "anchor" you'll get a load of threads, some of which should be of use.

- And if you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

 

 

Daniel

[andy b]

Thread was excellent

Will contact limekiln to sort me one out.

 

Many thanks

[Carrie]

This has been really useful. The boat I'm buying doesn't have an anchor, so I'll be shopping for one. I'm headed first up to the River Ouse and the Aire for the end of August (if I ever move on for god's sake!) for the Camp for Climate Action.

[Mick and Pauline]

This has been really useful. The boat I'm buying doesn't have an anchor, so I'll be shopping for one. I'm headed first up to the River Ouse and the Aire for the end of August (if I ever move on for god's sake!) for the Camp for Climate Action.

 

Hi Carrie,

 

Which way will you be coming into the Ouse from the south, off the River Trent or over Pennines.

 

M & P.

[Alastair]

This has been really useful. The boat I'm buying doesn't have an anchor, so I'll be shopping for one. I'm headed first up to the River Ouse and the Aire for the end of August (if I ever move on for god's sake!) for the Camp for Climate Action.

Give us a wave as you go past.

[Carrie]

Hi Carrie,

 

Which way will you be coming into the Ouse from the south, off the River Trent or over Pennines.

 

M & P.

 

It'll have to be the Trent as I'll be pushed for time and am inexperienced so it might take me longer than most people!

 

I'm hoping my Hebdon Bridge mates will come along in narrowboats. We can pick up people on the way - a sort of narrowbus to the Camp!

And of course I'll be waving on the way, Alastair (not drowning, you understand, but waving!).

Edited June 25, 2006 by Carrie

[Mick and Pauline]

It'll have to be the Trent as I'll be pushed for time and am inexperienced so it might take me longer than most people!

 

I'm hoping my Hebdon Bridge mates will come along in narrowboats. We can pick up people on the way - a sort of narrowbus to the Camp!

And of course I'll be waving on the way, Alastair (not drowning, you understand, but waving!).

 

Hi Carrie,

Take care on the Trent, ask advice at Cromwell Lock about going from there downstream to Keadby River Lock in one stint. It may be best to stop over and wait between the tides at Torksey Lock (Fossdyke) then come inside at Keadby. It can be rough water continuing on to go round Trent Falls into the Ouse and it is still a good run to Naburn Lock to come off the tidal Ouse.

Keadby (My moorings) does have a two pubs and BW moorings with facilities, did I mention the two pubs.

Then it's canals, Stainforth & Keadby, New Junction, Aire & Calder to Bank Dole Junction at the start of the Selby Canal or Castleford where you can meet your mates from the Rochdale Canal. Then to the Selby River Lock and then a short sprint on the tidal Ouse up to Naburn Lock and the jobs a goodun.

Hope you enjoy your cruise and piccs would be good.

 

M & P.

[Canal Shop Man]

We do a nice folding anchor (15kg) which is easier to stow when not in use.

 

We also supply rope/chain kits ready spliced in a choice of colours and can deliver anywhere in the UK.

[reddi8]

Is the Ribble Link as difficult as people say. I stood at Tarleton lock one day when some boats came through and a couple of boat people said never again.

[Mick and Pauline]

Is the Ribble Link as difficult as people say. I stood at Tarleton lock one day when some boats came through and a couple of boat people said never again.

 

Hi,

 

It really is down to weather condition at the time and is the same for all tidal passages, Trent, Thames, Severn etc. The Ribble is more difficult to plan the perfect day for weather because you need to book your passage so far in front. So if it is your first time and the conditions are not ideal, you may have a rough time.

 

M & P.

[DHutch]

Is the Ribble Link as difficult as people say. I stood at Tarleton lock one day when some boats came through and a couple of boat people said never again.

Ahh, its all right really!

 

We did it not last year, but the year before.

- On the way there we went via preston dock, where we spent a night, before going back down the link itself.

- All went very well, other then the fact we where trying some new coal for the first time, and it clinckered badly, leaving us "out-of-steam" (litterally) against the tide, so we where a hour late into preston. But the held the gates for us, and all was fine. Then down from preston was a doddle.

- Then the way back we did in one, which went very well indeed.

 

The only thing i can say, is when leaving tarleton sea-lock, give it lots if rice before the bow takes off the wrong way with the tide. For us, that was the worst bit. Other then the fire being a bitch all day!

 

 

Daniel

[Carrie]

Mick & Pauline - thanks for the advice which I will be copying out to help study my maps!

 

Looks like I won't be alone after all. There's a plan afoot (and afloat) to make a little convoy up there, including cyclists and canoes! I'll post a proper thread on here about it if we get enough interest.

[Janet S]

There's a plan afoot (and afloat) to make a little convoy up there, including cyclists and canoes!

 

Make sure you let us know about this. We'd be very interested!

 

Janet

Edited June 26, 2006 by Janet S

[Gary Stacey]

Were on the way as well Carrie at West Stockwith, another place to call in iff you are 'running out of water'. Camp for Climate Action - just had a look at the website, sort of thing that strikes a chord with me being a liveaboard with quite green attitude, I work for a power station though!! (only decent job in my area for my qualifications!)

 

Gary