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MarkAdrian

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  1. Sturdy is the word. Im sure I saw a small vertical pole on it a few years back that they used to grab, kick off from the bank and glide across. It seems to be minus this little Mod this year. If you havn't eaten at the little bistro at the caravan park yet give it a go. We had a great and reasonably priced snack there.

     

    Edit; typo.

  2. Hi Dan, just back from the Llangollen ourselves. You should make it to the basin ok, just stick to the middle. There was a working pair just outside the basin as we arrived. The walk to HorseShoe falls is well worth it (2miles) and you pass the motor museum. I can recommend a pint at the Chain Bridge Hotel too. Very close to the falls.

     

    The "run down" Hotel is the Bryn Howell. Its claim to fame is Pavaroti stayed there when he played at Llangollen. Apparently they had to move a bedroom wall and increase the bath size to suit his needs LOL. I can recommend the Corn Mill too if you enjoy a good steak.

  3. Hi there, your thoughts about the CDI unit are probably correct. There is growing evidence of these CDI units failing, I myself know of 3 people having to replace them. It seems mainly to affect the silver topped engines.

     

    A good quick test is to spray the connector with WD40 and give it a very slight twist, It wont, or shouldnt move much, but you will probably find it will run better at low revs until the WD40 dries away.

     

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  4. Just round the corner from my moorings :lol: The offside near the reeds is a little shallow, though you would have to be very close in to have a problem. Just watch out for the very territorial pair of swans that usually nest over there.

     

    Anglowelsh had speed trails there a couple of years ago :lol: complete with bamboo poles to reverse between :lol: Much to the annoyance of those moored along side who were getting bumped into the armco by the wash.

  5. Another factor will be whether you require a standard or long shaft outboard, dependant on the height of your transom to the water line.

     

    For canals an older 15hp or modern 9.9hp would give you enough power range from slow manoeuvre through to 6-7mph. A boult on rudder extension will give you better handling at slow speeds.

     

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  6. Is the Caldon worth a visit folks? Cruised past the junction many a time and wondered....Gonna check it out at Easter - Is it all industrial or do we get 'picture postcard' views? Thoughts please.....

     

    Andrew

     

    Hi Andrew,,,,, Nope mate you will hate it :lol::lol: Seriously Its brill and well worth a visit, the first few miles isnt up to much, then it just gets better and better. We really liked the Leek branch, I think you can still get as far as the tunnel despite the breach further up. (Please tell me if I have that wrong folks).

  7. If you drop weighs so your boat isn't touching the off side then I don't see that anyone, even the land owner can complain,unless it's a morring, but if you step off then they can. I've often considered doing this at Tixhall wide when the moorings are full..

     

    You might have to do battle with the pair of swans who seem to fend off any one who approaches that side of the wide. I have seen it done once with a chap fishing for bream

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