Hyperion 53
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She spent last winter at Ellesmere and came off the Welsh just before Easter
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Where are you advertising. Be interested in the chimney and chain
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Reputable Boat Hire Companies North of England
Hyperion 53 replied to Billy2shirts's topic in General Boating
Norbury Wharf Limited offer long term hire based on the Shropshire Union Canal at Norbury Junction. www.norburywharfltd.co.uk -
Glad you enjoyed your holiday on the Shroppie. No he wasn't pulling your leg! Leaves are a particular problem to boats on the Shroppie this time of year as they stick to the propeller and reduce its effectiveness. Merely changing the rotation of the propeller throws them off. Something the boatmen did called a "quick chuck back". Leaves collect in the narrows of bridges and it is best to chuck back once you have gone through a bridge. You don't need to increase the revs, just engaging reverse and going forward again is enough. It is also advisable to slow down and even clutch out through a bridge to allow the water to get round the boat and to reduce the chance of picking up underwater debris.
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Running blocks were never used on a single horse boat. When the horse goes into draught it is important that the line can not slip as the horse could easily lose balance. Ofcourse a pulley block was used on certain canals (ie Worcester and Birmingham) to create a 2:1 ratio to help the horse in getting the boat started out of a lock quicker. With a pair of horse boats, the second boat would have had running blocks which the steerer would control by means of the T stud mounted on the cabin top.
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Specialist Surveyor for 1900 era Dutch barge. Serving Oxford
Hyperion 53 replied to Chris101's topic in History & Heritage
Well worth speaking to Mike. http://www.marinesurveysltd.com/ -
Linda/Victoria
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Bulls Bridge dock looking down the Paddington arm
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Yes the engine is a Seffle 8hp. Yes it is in good condition. When it came out of Parry II it went in to the Cowburn and Cowpar motor Starling when it was shortened and later removed when the boat was restored
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This engine is sat in my workshop
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Hyperion?
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Coming up Stoke (Bruerne). The next lock is the top of the thick before the long pound to the top two.
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Bilster?
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The price is displayed on the adverts and on this website https://norburywharfltd.co.uk/boats-for-sale/ Not really too difficult
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Ring me and I'll tell you all about her, better still come and have a look at her! www.norburywharfltd.co.uk
