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  2. Bridge heights on the GU

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Hi Dan

     

    thats brill! I really appreciate your time

     

    so it does look that the min bridge height is based on the towpath side of the bridge?

     

    so when is says the min is 7.6 225cm its not the middle or higest part.

     

    Col

     

    Hi col,

    Its my pleasure, anything to help, i'll probably be going near the bridge mentioned thats near fenny Lock, i'll take my tape along incase.

    Regarding bridge 79, which is quite unique in the central MK area, because its a brick arch, the lowest part is the offside, as the arch is central but the towpath is off setting the height in relation to the channel. Without knowing the exact width of the bridge 'ole, but guesstimating it at about 14' 6" ish, i would say at the offside, the height would probably be 8' maximum

    Hope this helps

    Dan

  3. Bridge heights on the GU

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Hi there Col,

    I've just dropped a tape onto bridge 79, at the towpath edge, its measuring approx 10', with top of arch about 10'3 which about 5' out. Approx. 10' out from the towpath, the arch is measuring 9' give or take an inch for uneven concrete cladding!!!

    Hope this helps

    Regards

    Dan

  12. Anyone fancy a project?

    in History & Heritage

    Posted

    So will Heatherbelle, I hope.

     

    Heatherbelle is an exception because she is percieved, by many, as being worth restoring...but not , sadly, worth money.

     

    Hardy was 90% restored, in the water, with a JP2 in the engine room and sold for a fraction of what an equivalent rivetted boat would make.

     

    and isn't that a real shame, that because its made of wood, its not really perceived to be worth anything but a generic knackered mass produced motor could come round the corner and bounce the decimal point to the right, even in poor condition! i really hope she finds a good home, ideally i'll win the lottery this week and decisions will be so much easier!!!

  13. Anyone fancy a project?

    in History & Heritage

    Posted

    Looking pristine hasn't sold Ian yet.

     

    There are certainly more wooden boat restorers than Jem some cheaper, some dearer, most not as busy, but most don't buy boats with a view to restoring them and making a profit.

     

    that is a valid point, but this is always the problem and has been repeated before, you will never get the money back you invest in a wooden boat, no matter how hard you try, and as long as you accept that, then Ian will find a buyer, but not at the advertised price.

    i totally agree that wooden boat restorers don't buy boats to restore and make profit, because where would the immediate income come from to pay for it, however, i feel almost this is an exception, as was Arcturus and Sirius, which i hope resurface again soon form the depths of the aylesbury arm, although can you use depth and aylesbury arm in the same sentence?????

     

    regards

    Dan

  14. Anyone fancy a project?

    in History & Heritage

    Posted · Edited by stagedamager

    It tells me that wooden boats have no resale value and Jem makes his money restoring other people's boats, not buying a boat that is sat in a private garden, transporting it back to his yard, doing the necessary work to get it back in the water, then selling it at a fraction of the profit, he would have made, if he charged someone, for doing the same work to their boat.

     

    I think that wooden boats do have a resale value, but only for a very short time, whilst they look pristine and people think they are buying a piece of heritage without truly understanding what is involved. but also, I am a firm believer that there are more wooden boat restorers than Jem Bates who are:

     

    cheaper

    not as busy

    not as many projects on their hands

     

    dunno, just a thought.

     

     

    edited to finish typing!!!

  15. Now that was a loverly Sunday

    in History & Heritage

    Posted · Edited by stagedamager

    I live about 100yds from the GU by bridge 79, at giffard park, and a couple of hours ago, was distracted by the unmistakeable sound of a bolinder, and sure enough, cycling up to the canal, saw Jaguar, Fazeley, Kangaroo and Australia, all looking splendid, running empty. we never normally hear boat engines here, even being so close, so it was nice to be able to get up and see them!

    Regards

    Dan

     

    edit to correct boat name!

  16. Anyone fancy a project?

    in History & Heritage

    Posted

    I have no connection with this boat, and there have been threads on another forum about it, but now it has been advertised on Ebay. If only i had time and money........ surely a good home can be found for her. It would be great to see this boat finally restored and back in the water.

     

    CLICKY

     

    Regards

    Dan

  18. Anybody familiar with the Canal Du Midi??

    in General Boating

    Posted

    We live just outside Carcassonne, having liked the Canal du Midi since we passed through it in 1970 on the way from Malta to Falmouth.

     

    There is a site with info about hire companies here:

    http://www.creme-de-languedoc.com/Languedo...l-boat-hire.php

     

    There is also much more about the canal if you have a good look round the site.

    I can second the Carcassonne area, my wife's parents live just outside Carcassonne, its a fantastic area, the canal is beautiful through this area, as is the scenery!!

    Regards

    Dan

  19. Dont moor here

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Reminds me of the couple who bought the house next door to our village Youth Centre and then complained about the noise, likewise the people who bought the house next door to the Village Hall. Come to think of it one chap complained to the Parish Council about the Rabbits and Squirrels coming into his garden ( I was on planning) we just replied to him "welcome to the country", job done.

     

    Phil

    we had one similar once, whilst i was on tour, we were getting a show out of a theatre, a lady turned up, onstage in dressing gown and slippers, surrounded by scenery flying in, lights being lowered from galleries and show floor being ripped up from under her feet, and asked if we could keep the noise down as she had to be in work at six the next morning. turns out she had bought the house opposite the load in door whilst the theatre was Dark, (no shows in), and we were the first one in!!! priceless.... needless to say we fully conformed.....once we had finished!!!

  20. Slipping the boat

    in General Boating

    Posted

    It also depends on correct information being passed. On one of the TV programmes (Waterworld?) I remember the distress caused to the owners of a brand new Dutch style barge as the strops broke as the boat was six inches off the transporter. The resultant crash was blamed on the use of inadequate lifting strops, something along the lines of "Forty Tons!? I thought you said fourteen tons!"

    i remember that episode, and it disturbed me then. you would have thought that that little snippet of information would have been in writing somewhere, rather than, as we can only assume, was a verbal communication!!!!!

    regards

    dan

  21. Slipping the boat

    in General Boating

    Posted

    It is a legal requirement under LOLAR '98, that lifting appliances are checked and certified every 6 months.

     

    Bet no one ever does check..!!!

    Oops.... thats LOLER '98

     

    With regards LOLER '98, it only needs inspecting every 6 months by a competent person, the equipment should have been provided with a certificate of conformity when delivered and this kept in a LOLER folder where periodic inspections are recorded. The competent person doing the inspecting should decide whether any form of testing e.g load testing is required. if however, the lifting equipment is exposed to harsh working conditions, then the inspection frequency can be shortened. that said, before each use, the equipment should be thoroughly inspected by a competent person, and if asked the inspection records should be available on request, with any certificates of conformity.

    Regards,

    Dan

  23. Request for a Historic or Loaded boat.

    in History & Heritage

    Posted

    The commercial Boat Operators Association (CBOA –Visit Website) has made some good progress in inviting BWB management to come aboard craft and see them being used to understand the issues with deep and loaded boats that are trying to use the waterways throughout the country.

     

    There has been a request for a boat to take a BWB manager from Norbury to Market Drayton in May as they complete a section inspection. CBOA has no loaded boat movements expected for that time. If anyone with a deep drafted historic boat is around in that area and is interested in cooperating with BWB to help them see what is good and the bad about moving big boats about then please drop me a line. mc@michaelcarter.co.uk – This is not an invite to an opportunity for BWB bashing! Quite the reverse this is an invite to assist in an exercise that has worked well elsewhere and gives BWB a better understanding of what works and what doesn’t.

     

    Many thanks

    what they need is a historic fleet to call on for such an occasion..........oh wait hang on.............they just got rid of a load................oh...........anyone got a spare bicycle????? :lol::lol:

    regards

    Dan

  24. Diamond embossed deckboard

    in Boat Equipment

    Posted

    Just a thought this board is also used for making flight cases used in the music and entertainments industry. Try googling' Flight case manufacturers' you may find a supplier willing to sell you a part sheet as they will buy large amounts and will have offcuts :lol:

    most flight case materials are only 3 mm maximum, you tend to find thicker panels are home designed or customised.

     

    advanced technical panels would get my vote too!

     

    regards

    Dan

  25. Week end out

    in General Boating

    Posted

    Not sure the Globe has ever been famous for value for money, to be honest.

     

    Picturesque enough, if the wind is not coming in from the direction of the sewage farm, but value for money, I rather think not.

     

    Seems to me a fairly poor selection of pubs for a while, once you get north of Marsworth.

     

    The Grove and the Three Locks, (or whatever it now calls itself), are not really to my liking either.

     

    We also may take a trip up to around Soulbury in the next few days, but I can't say I'll really be doing it for the pubs.

     

    We have seen Kingfishers this year above nearby "Peters 2" locks, before you get to Maffers proper, although we thought the replica Spitfire rather more unusual than the Kingfisher!

    I can recommend the plough at Simpson and the Black Horse at Great Linford, both great eateries, with plenty of moorings and whilst not the cheapest places to eat, the food is excellent.

    Regards

    Dan

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