[Help in identifying gearbox]

3 minutes ago, RLWP said:

In your picture, the data plate is just above the hydraulic pipe on the right hand side, below the sump pump. It's a brass plate

 

Richard

Groan... Thank you! I'm blind as a bat!

[Help in identifying gearbox]

Thank you!!! Really appreciate you answering!!

 

Many many thanks

 

Martin

 

[Help in identifying gearbox]

Hi,

 

Um... could someone tell me what this gearbox is please? Try as I might I can't find the information online and can't see any markings or identifiers.  It's attached to a 2005 Beta 43.

 

Many many thanks in advance, 

 

Martin

[Stourport staircase.]

Yep - I just received this today as well from CaRT:

 

 

"The wide lock will remain open for boaters during the repairs to the narrow lock but they will only operate on certain days and between certain hours as they will be manned.

 

All details will be uploaded to the web site once they have been decided before the stoppage begins in October, I would expect the new information to be available by the end of this week at the latest."

 

Martin

[Stourport staircase.]

Hi

 

I've messaged CaRT to confirm whether the double lock at Stourport was going to remain open. I had a call back today and they've said they think so from initial information but they were unable to contact the project manager so they wouldn't be able to say for definite until they'd spoken to him.  I'll update this post when I hear back from them unless someone finds out first.

 

Thanks for the info about Worcester - we hadn't picked up on that one for some reason so very much appreciated.

 

Cheers

 

Martin

[Coventry Basin air draught question]

17 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:

C&RT Document

 

Dimension Data The data published in this document is the Canal & River Trust's estimate of the dimensions of our waterways based upon local knowledge and expertise. Whilst the Canal & River Trust anticipates that this data is reasonably accurate, we cannot guarantee its precision. Therefore, this data should only be used as a helpful guide and you should always use your own judgement taking into account local circumstances at any particular time.

 

Coventry Canal

Fradley Junction to Coventry 

Headroom - - - 2.25m - - - 7.38ft

Cheers - I found a different  crt doc which said 1.7m (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/original/32433-waterway-dimensions.pdf) hence checking. Thanks. Martin

[Coventry Basin air draught question]

17 minutes ago, Graham and Jo said:

Our cratch is about 6 feet 2 inches and we got into the basin. No problems at all. 

Cheers! Really appreciate the info - we're 6ft 7" (going to measure again tomorrow to confirm that though)... fingers crossed!!

[Coventry Basin air draught question]

Hello all

 

Can anyone that's recently been down to Coventry Basin tell me roughly what the air draught was (in relative terms of their own boat)? The crt canal dimensions document I've found says 1.7m / 5ft 7" but I was wondering if anyone with a higher draught has got through in the current conditions?

 

Many thanks

 

Martin

[Public moorings whittlesea]

On our last boat we carried on through 60mph gusts on the Llangollen (with a broken finger after falling off lock 11 of the Audlem flight - ooops) but she was only 39ft. Our new boat is 57ft and this will be the first time we've taken her out so we're holding on a day more for the winds to die down!

[Public moorings whittlesea]

40 minutes ago, Ouse on Board? said:

We are heading from Fox's east tomorrow so we may well pass by you tomorrow morning.

We'll look out for you too ?

 

Good luck with the winds!

[Public moorings whittlesea]

Just now, Athy said:

Is your boat green? If so, we saw you go past about 20 minutes ago.

Nope - not us. The wind is slowly calming down but we've now changed our plans to move on later next week instead. 

[Public moorings whittlesea]

Thank you all for the great information and many apologies at my delay in replying. We've just moved onto this boat and so have been manically busy, working late into the night then falling asleep exhausted, trying to get ready to cruise for today which has all come to nothing because the winds are too high.

 

We're near March at the moment and will then be heading west so really unfortunately we won't be able to look for your Terrapin at Upwell which is a pity!

 

For info for anyone else we've been informed that the Standground Lock is being opened mornings only at the moment.

[Public moorings whittlesea]

Ooooo - I'm not entirely sure yet, I'll have to check - looking forward to the Terrapin if we do!! ?

[Public moorings whittlesea]

42 minutes ago, Athy said:

Depending on where you're starting from, there are public moorings at Nordelph, Outwell Basin, Upwell (staithe by the church, landing stage half a mile further along on the right) and March - this one is within easy reach of all shops and also of the Middle Level's only public sanny station. 

Hi - thanks for the info - all really useful. Cheers. Martin

[Public moorings whittlesea]

Many thanks... good timing - I've just had a call back from the lock keeper at Standground and they've been able to confirm that it is available. Many thanks for replying -it's really great of you to take the time to!

 

Cheers

 

Martin

[Public moorings whittlesea]

Martin,

 

I've found this link from a quick google but really appreciate you getting back to me. I was more wondering whether it was open at the moment with the current situation.

 

Many thanks

 

Martin

[Public moorings whittlesea]

Hello

 

Does anyone know if there is still a public mooring available in Wittlesea on the Middle Level Navigation? Alternatively does anyone know of a mooring before Standground lock - only 24 hours required.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Martin

[Dee above Llangollen]

2 minutes ago, dor said:

And get back a bit quicker!

I have an idea they increase the flow at night,  but during the day I reckon the flow is about half a mile per hour.  Doesn't sound much, but if you are doing three miles an hour through the water, then you are doing 2.5mph going up and 3.5mph coming back, which is quite a significant difference.

Interesting!  We've had to start mooring at the front to a mooring ring (when available) to the side and a chain forward of the bow because we're moving so much when moored.

 

That could also be due to the number of hire boats going past at speed though ? 

[Dee above Llangollen]

11 minutes ago, Boater Sam said:

A deep draughted boat usually stops in the bridges, the flow is always high to feed Hurleston reservoir for Crewe and Nantwich.

Wait till you try to stop going back down!

 

Yeah - looking forward to it! Should use half as much fuel!! ? 

[Dee above Llangollen]

We're cruising up the Llangollen canal at the moment and have been almost coming to a standstill at some bridges such is the strength of the flow - we just thought that was normal for this time of year around here ?

 

Thanks for the pics - we'll be in Llangollen soon to take a look!

[Centaflex for Yanmar KM2P-1]

2 hours ago, Boater Sam said:

I remember that the 2 sets of 4 holes in the Centaflex are on different PCDs or am I once again confused?

 

There is more than one size of Centaflex coupling.

 

Best of luck with RCR for a satisfactory conclusion.

Sam

 

Thanks ?

 

I think that the RCR engineer tried that but it wouldn't line up.  We'll have to wait and see what Centa come back with.

 

Martin

[Centaflex for Yanmar KM2P-1]

Just now, peterboat said:

It was already there Martin so we utalised it

Thanks. Martin

[Centaflex for Yanmar KM2P-1]

Thanks Peter,

 

Do you know where the plate came from?

 

Thanks

 

Martin

[Centaflex for Yanmar KM2P-1]

Unless it's done on the gearbox side I don't think it'll be possible with this unless it's done on the gearbox side as the bolt holes are fixed on the centaflex

[Centaflex for Yanmar KM2P-1]

RCR have said that's an option but also that it would invalidate the warranty on the new gearbox so they're trying to avoid doing it.