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I must say when I came across the guy on the Facebook group I couldn't believe somebody has set himself up as a private police force to patrol that section of canal. Might set myself up to police the upper trent and the adjacent bit of the Trent and Mersey ???
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Yes that's the one.
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Anyone come across this guy and what are your thoughts about this"private enterprise"?
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Been out on my 20 foot Shetland for the last 4 days cruising between Sawley down to Farndon and back with my son.
In Hazelford lock on the way back upstream we got told off by the Vlockie for using a riser and a ladder, the guy said it wasn't safe. Its unbelievably difficult to hook on to a second riser from the cockpit of a very small cruiser in a river lock, in fact it is actually dangerous as the procedure involves either shunting the boat around or dangling over the transom with a boat hook after shes roped on at the bow.
After we left the lock my son commented that we should just move out of hours as generally it's less hassel when we operate the locks ourselves.
On a separate note there are sand bars outside Holme lock, Hazelford lock and Stoke lock I'm hopeful the Canal and River trust might do some dredging soon, you never know.
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Anyone know the name of the boat and where she's from? I wonder how she got free on her own.
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Can anyone suggest a safe and secure marina for my small grp cruiser in the above areas, want it around 20 to 30 mins max commute from Milton Keynes and must have electric hook up, toilet and shower facilities.
Thank you all in advance for your valued input.
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If you go the double glazing route maybe you could look at static caravan style as the frame profile is quite thin from memory.
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2 minutes ago, BilgePump said:
We can agree to differ on the boats, but I'll concur on how some boaters can abuse the towpath which is something that shouldn't be accepted. A BBQ and chairs for the afternoon is fine but not a backyard's detritus in the grass. A boat, after all, is supposed to be self contained and able to move at will. Crap on the roof, only your business. Crap on the towpath, everybody else's business too,
I think we have found more common ground than not.
I take onboard your point about the boat being self contained and that "Crap on the roof, only your business. Crap on the towpath, everybody else's business too"
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19 minutes ago, Jerra said:
Is this not an oxymoron? It is certainly illogical to say the canals and rivers are for all to enjoy and then say some people shouldn't be allowed toenjoy them.
It not an oxy anything, never said "some people shouldn't be allowed to enjoy them", the point is some people detract from others enjoyment of our joint inland water ways system.
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12 minutes ago, matty40s said:
Dont confuse it, it's on a roll...
"It"??
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2 minutes ago, matty40s said:
Smileys are crap when they dont mean anything.
Whatever ????
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1 minute ago, matty40s said:
I was reported by locals in 2011 in Lityle Benice (sic) for burning instant cancer causing suffocating coal. The smoke was killing thousands of them.
Luckily for me, the BW enforcement officer for the area then (Debbyfiggy as she was known on here) was outside my boat when, or just after the reports came in. The wind was blowing Way from the flats that had reported me, and I was burning smokeless coal, I had actually taken a photograph of my boat (without any smoke coming from chimbly)as Ieft for work that morning, at the same time the complaint came in, I also posted this to BW.
This was taken back to the complainants who decided that they had complained about the only boat name they could see that day.
Some people get offended by anything, some people feel they have to be offended on a daily or hourly basis, it seems you may belong in this latest social category.
Well that's just ideots taking the p*as about the coal.
Nope not easily offended far from a "Snowflake" as your suggesting. Just dont like to see scruffy eyesore's polluting our beautiful inland waterways system.
I will say that one man's eyesore is another man's pride and joy...???
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1 minute ago, BilgePump said:
Please tell us your affinity with the canals. I'm going to shoot myself in the foot because now you'll reveal you're fourth generation lock-keeper. But maybe, like most of us, you're not. I'm a middle aged guy who has enjoyed the canals since being a kid. I haven't got shed loads of cash to throw around. A canoe would be enough. I can just manage a small cruiser and the associated bills. I'm not the only person like that on the forum. Like townies moving to the countryside complaining of crowing sounds in the morning, some people buying a boat on the canal now, expect a line of clone 60/70' leisure boats. Ailsa Craig and Cressie and loads of thers would be booted off by these 'new guardians'
Not a fourth generation lock keeper at all or any of that. I have used the canals and rivers for the past 24 yrs or so boating, owned vatious small cruisers and worked my way up to a classic 60's sports boat suitable for choppy stuff.
The point is the canal and rivers in the uk are there for everyone to enjoy regardless of wealth or background and should not be detracted from by scruffy eye sores with social misfits in what are really some of the countrys beauty spots.
Just my opinion and your more than welcome to your own. I'm not going to change it and I'm sure I wont change yours so we should agree to differ.
Like to see any boat thats loved and cared for but dont like to trip over other peoples junk and detritus on mornings or at canal sides, lots of that is prevalent on the Nottingham canal and trent area which you could argue has contributed to my view.
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Nope not trolling just pressed the wrong button.
I do think our national asset of historic waterways seems to be steadily being taken over by modern day tramps, detracting from the quiet tranquillity of our beauty spots with eye sores that need to be removed.
Sorry if you disagree but hey that's what free thought and free speach is for in our liberal democracy ...works both ways ???
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1 minute ago, BilgePump said:
but you may. Sh!t happens and mooring next to your perfect palace won't bother me!
No problems I'll move.
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2 minutes ago, BilgePump said:
Berate scruffy boats, criticise people for their choices in life and bandy about your boat deals. I, sir, have a scruffy, small boat and I hope the sight of it gives you palpitations if you deign to grace us ditch dwellers with your presence!
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1 hour ago, Goliath said:
I’ll continue to disagree.
So they’re asking for it are they?
Stones being thrown?
next time anyone reports a stone throwing we must remember to ask what was on the roof and what’s the general state of the boat.
And then decide if they were a fair target or not.
Took that to the next level haven't you, typical liberal comment...sorry if I sound a bit judgemental ???
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On 28/07/2019 at 18:40, W+T said:
Hey i am at it again
I have been looking for another project for a few weeks now, infact not long after i finished Khashoggi. I looked at many and thought of many to buy from part done to shells again and start from scratch, sea boats to river boat to canal/river boats.
I found some boats that could be made into crackers but they were asking stupid money, i mean a 37 foot GRP MS bare hull ( once ripped out ) and engine for £5k.
Anyway after a good talk with T i decided to get another river/canal boat, T is not mad on going to sea and as she is ok with me getting another project, and i am happy with it then why not please us both. I fancied awide beam and had a thought to widen this one to ten foot, but then in the future we may ant to cruise more of the UK canal system which a lot of it is narrow.
Ah now where does the title come from. Some may know i just love boats in all shape and form and condition and rather save a boat and enjoy the hobby , that is where the `OBD` comes in
My good lady, very good lady i have to say and one in a million, well she diagnosed me with this problem i have OBD ` Obsessive Boat Disorder`
Lets just get to the introduction now hey of what is an unnamed boat at the minute to me.
This is a Norman 32 6`10" beam cabin cruiser. In need of much work, but less than the Buckingham i did last time. Trust me it does....i think
The engine which is a Mercedes OM636 with outdrive / Z drive runs great, needs a few things like air filter and a good battery for now to get it to the home mooring i have for it a few moorings up from Khahsoggi.
It has a new starter motor a basic service and Inj pump refurb
Sounds well once it got going but when viewing the seller didnt bother to preheat the plugs for some reason so smoked like a good un.
https://youtu.be/B7NsjhYSkNU
In a few weeks i will start the 4-5 day trip to get it there. I will be doing it during the weekends and as after a days cruise it is not that far from home for the first few days i will leave it over night and go home, but the last leg i will stay in a BnB as this will be before the Ribble Link which beside the adventure to do the whole trip this is the biggest part and will need to be prebooked to get on to the Tidal stretch.
So plan is
Get it to the mooring and rip out whats left needed to be done, not a great deal left. But i will be taking down the inner skin of th cabin top as its got a ply inner top, sandwich construction, this will be redone by adding ribs in place every foot or so then to save head room by a good 20mm i can insulate it with spray foam this time,
Windows are all coming out and getting toughend glass to replace the plastic naff thats in there.
Well as you will see there is water in the bottom, i have three bilge pumps to pump out the boat once out of Manchester, saves homeless folk and squatters taking over if its full of water. Then this will i hope see if the leg has any leaks or exhaust etc. Still i will be dragging it out locally to redo them all an d remove the engine to clean it up and fit a drip tray etc etc.
Ok that as far as i have got. loads as you will see the plan and do.
Bring on the next so many years. I/we will be staying on Khashoggi every other weekend and working on `OBD`as said its a few boats down from it.
I will get a walk around video if i remember when i move it in a few weeks
Admiral Faffer
Brilliant intentions but just dont put yourself through it!
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9 minutes ago, Goliath said:
Nope
And the boat in the photo don’t look like a rust bucket.
Agree to differ there.
Bet you it is...lol
11 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:It will end in tears if he hits anymore boats at full throttle and …………………………… no, I don't want to talk about it.
Juno was sold 4 years ago in August.
Was looking at her today.
The inside had be 'girlied' and a bit of 'London white' splashed about. Last painted 4 years ago (and will still polish up nicely) Blacked 5 years ago.
It was the most reliable boat have ever had. engine done 10,000 hours and not a whisp of smoke or drop of oil used.
13MM BASE PLATE.
OIL CHANGE EVERY 100 HOURS RELIGIOUSLY
PM me if you wish (I can even do a deal on a complete spare engine and gearbox I have in my shed - you'll never need any spares ever again)
Thanks Alan, I will later.
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3 minutes ago, Goliath said:
perhaps if he had Victorian clothing and campaign furniture he’d be more to your liking ?
Nope not into the reto scene, just in to tidy boats and waterways. Dont you think scruffy mobile rust buckets with assorted crap on the roof detract from the beautiful scenery and quiet retreats that the inland waterways offer the wider public ?
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35 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:
Are you in Kings ?
Bottom of the ramp on A Pontoon (you where at the other end) ?
If so said hello to you today.
Painting our boat which is moored next to where yours was before you moved it.
You appeared to be having (shall we say) 'fun' moving it the other day. Be happy to give you a few pointers, if you wish.
No not me Alan, I've sold Bee last week to a Guy who never owned a boat or controlled a boat before. Buying a 1960's classic sports cruise as a first boat was a little bit adventurous for him but he wanted her...??
Please befriend him and give him some gental guidance (to an RYA course) or I think I'll be reading about her / him in the papers.
Pretty sure Bee will end in tears for Peter and it's a shame as I've kept her in such good order in the time I've had her. I'm in the market for a narrowboat and believe your ex one is up for sale, was she pretty reliable / when did you sell her to become a 'live on board' at kings?
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The "national bargee travellers association"...???...best to not associate with them.
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I can see why people wouldn't want his iron snail moored near them with all of the crap hes got on the roof. Maybe make the narrowboat less of an eyesore and less people would complain.
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Sometimes is hard to make progress in a cruiser without creating a fair bit of wake.
We often cruise with our engines in tick over but in gear and still get accused of going to fast. Wedding cake owner can't win.
Cannabis smoking in marinas
in Moorings & Marinas
Posted · Edited by Spinderella
In my time boating I've noticed that in certain midlands marinas smoking of cannabis is widespread.more so recently than back pre 2010.
Has anybody else noticed this ? The marinas in question part of a large chain seem to turn a blind eye I'm wondering why.
This isn't about being judgemental I'm just interested in other boaters experiences to see if it's a generally acceptable thing in marinas...discuss