AlanH

OK. I'd have a pram hood if: It had windscreen wipers so that I could see in the rain. It was low enough to go under low bridges. It was high enough for me to stand in, It had a system whereby I could step on and off the stern without undoing the sides. It did not provide cover for those wanting to break in. As it is at the moment around here pram hoods are only erected when the boat is moored - pointless. I'd have a cratch board and cover if: It didn't make it awkward to get on and off the bow. It didn't make it very difficult to change gas bottles in the bow locker. It, including the woodwork, could be easily removed and stored for sitting in the well deck in fine weather. It did not provide cover for those wanting to break in.

I can see your point. That is why a section for adverts would be a good idea perhaps. If the OP had just explained the position regarding Kniver/Wilson without the pictures it might have been more acceptable.

Personally, I don't see what is wrong with adverts as long as they are not disguised as normal posts. Perhaps there is a case for an adverts section which readers can ignore or visit depending on their proclivities. This might well raise some much deserved revenue for the owner.

In ten years of boating I've never been rocked excessively by a passing boat. I have felt a slight movement but never enough to throw things off the shelves. I don't use springs. This slowing down thing is exaggerated as far as I can see. I slow down past moored boats but not to tickover - just enough to prevent professional moaners complaining. I believe that many people have developed a phobia about this and cannot stand the slightest movement of the boat whilst they are moored.

And reduce the congestion elsewhere?

I use climbing rope. It is a bit stretchy but it is nice to handle and does the job. I use it because I have a ready supply from our local climbing club.

Pots and kettles eh? Why on earth should this forum not be the first place of call when trying to answer a canal related question? Your curt and unhelpful reply will not encourage newbies to join us.

Certainly not true in the case of our pump out. It uses very little water to flush. A person on a boat generates the same amount of sewage whether using a pump out or a cassette. The state of most of the elsan disposal points on the systems is generally disgusting. That is why, having had both systems, I prefer the pump out. Not self pump out of course. It is no use blaming self pumpouts for all of the mess in these disposal points. Emptying a cassete into a bowl is a messy and disgusting process.

A few years ago (I can't remember exactly when) boaters on the Rochdale were made to get licences for the first time. There was an article on Look North with a woman who had two kids protesting vehemently that the licence fee and new rules would make it impossible for her to live on the cut and send her children to school. Neither she nor her partner worked. They paid no mooring fees, no licence fee, no CT, no taxes. No wonder she was upset.

The canal at Hebden Bridge is one of the last outposts of the hippy lifestyle. Most of the boat residents reject the values of what they see as the middle classes despite being moored in a mdddle class town.

Known as "Frapping Halyards" I believe.

You are assuming that there are more than two lift bridges. The post that Phylis was replying to stated that there were two lift bridges on the UPF. Doing it Dave's way is more efficient for the boater but, if there is a long convoy of boats it does leave the bridges unmanned and open for a fairly long time and if anyone wants to cross the canal then they will have to wait until the last boat has passed. I suppose though that any of the convoy could stop, lower the bridge, allow them across and then raise it again.

No they don't but if you do it the other way then its no3 boat who does nothing.

Quite true. It would be impossible without ropes and someone holding the boat.

I don't think you understand. The first boat opens the bridge and the last one closes it. Dave's system is easier. The only drawback is that the first boat has to do all the opening which is a tad harder than closing but not much.

You are right - I rarely go down there! I have done the UPF without having to open or close a single bridge however. If you have a convoy of over four boats then it can be done. When in convoy with other club members, the first boat opens the bridge and waits there for all the others to pass through - I don't know why - it is just the way that they do it. If you set off fifth in the line then you don't have to do any and you end up leading.

Err - there are two lift bridges and two swing bridges on the UPF. Mind you, it makes no difference to your argument which I agree with. It becomes even more efficient when there are more than two boats.

You are not alone. I've pointed that out as well. I can't remember whether they moor at Higher Poynton or Addlington. Definitely one of the two. We are now at Higher Poynton and I'll have a look when we go to the boat.

Heartily agree. How on earth can it be the victim's fault? The blame lies entirely with the crimminal.

That looks just the job - thanks.

Our boat has those square flourescent lights which are OK but the one in the bathroom has developed a fault. I would like to replace it with an LED light but I am having trouble finding one that is designed to surface mount and has a switch on it. Any ideas?

You can put bitumen on top of two pack but not the other way round so you can use bitumen.