You had it right. Complete drivel.. ..
I have now corrected it to say what I mean.
I was intending talking about bows against the top gate (going up) and also bows against the bottom gate (going down) Neither a good idea. I was frequently interrupted, (about 15 times, I have building contractors in the house) and abandoned the post unsent to correct later.
When I came back to it some hours (drinks) later I forgot that it needed correction and posted. Then again without reading I put in the final edit
Simple really. However, I would have thought that had you guys looked at the time of my post you may have figured it out
The crossed names was intentional you both seemed to be saying the same thing.
Edited to add: I have just re-read my earlier post once again and decided, yes, I deserve a complete slagging from you all!
I do stand by the latter half of my post. I would not trust anybody at the bottom gate to tell me that my stern gear was clear of the cill, he can't see the stern fender, let alone the stern gear and would be guessing. If he takes responsibility for opening the bottom paddles then he should first take a little walk to the top gate to make sure.