Dalesman
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On 04/05/2019 at 20:48, TheBiscuits said:
Maybe the"Danny" should have thought of that before breaking Weston Marsh lock!
That's a stupid comment..!!!
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We bought are boat in 2001 and sold it in 2017, never had a new water pump or a new shower pump either.
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On 02/11/2018 at 13:40, X Alan W said:
Could well have been the part on TV with him steering looked as though it had about 4 complete turns of slack to take up before any rudder movement took place & dont get me started on his antic's in the thick of Audlem when I was helping a mate move his pair in the mid 90's the guy should have a shirt with a health waning like a packet of "fags"
There is no slack on the steering chain it would never pass the MCA inspection if there was, I think she was smelling the bottom hence the need for plenty of helm on.
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On 29/10/2018 at 23:23, Richard10002 said:
I was disappointed that they only covered a small part of The Bridgewater, jumping straight from Manchester Castlefield to the T & A.
Like the part were they sailed on the Danny down the Weaver..
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Notice Alert
Weaver Navigation
Starts At: Marsh Lock
Ends At: Marsh LockSaturday 2 June 2018 12:00 until further notice
Type: Navigation Closure
Reason: Boat damageUpdate on 28/08/2018:
Following the completion of additional inspection and dive work last week, our engineers have been able to better assess the condition of the damaged gate. Whilst the inspection confirmed that operation using the damaged gate is not achievable; procedures are being developed to allow a limited passage through the lock utilising the undamaged gate. Details of the navigation restrictions will be confirmed later this week.
Major gate repairs are still required to allow full operation of the lock and these are now scheduled in the winter works programme.
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1 hour ago, Theo said:
I thought that it looked like a really hard wallop. It's a big mass to come to a dead stop like that in such a short time.
Think the landed on the false bow,
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4 hours ago, StephenA said:
I assume he wants the towing company to pay.....
That's what I have thought too - obviously no-one thought that impact was a serious one, but surely there are some checks carried out during an ocean tow : checking that the covers haven't come loose, that there isn't water ingress etc.
There would be no crew on the tow, normal to tow dead ship like this, they should have had a paint mark on the waterline of the Oliver Cromwell which is normal on this sort of tow.
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I wonder why they did not have a stern tug to help them into the lock ..?
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16 hours ago, RichM said:
I hadn't seen that until now. Here's the video for anyone who is interested:
I noticed at approx 7:50 minutes into the video Oliver Cromwell appears to hit into the dock before being dragged back into position. Not sure if it hit hard enough to potentially cause any damage. Thoughts?
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Bingley 5 rise and Grindley Brook I think are still full time lock keepers
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On 9/27/2017 at 08:46, Peter Thornton said:
If you can find a butcher who makes their own pies then you've struck gold! Stick with them ..........
Try the Pie & Mash cafe on the wharf. alll the pies are home made,and they do frozen take away ones too.
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Puffin on the Weaver
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17 hours ago, Dalesman said:Dredger on the canal
How do you post photos now?
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Dredger on the canal
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21 hours ago, magictime said:
Assuming the survey goes well we should become proud owners of a new boat next week, and obviously one of the first things we'll need to do is arrange insurance. I've been assuming we'd go with GJW again because we've had a good experience with them in the past, but unfortunately it seems their cover doesn't include use on tidal waters and we really want to do at least the Ribble Link and the trip to York. So: any recommendations for suitable cover?
I use lNavigators & General which cover the boat for non tidal waters of the UK but include inter- connecting tidal stretches for direct access to Inland Navigation systems.
By the way can I ask where is your new boat..?
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Yes no problem there just keep clear of the mooring for the swing bridge,better still go the other side of the bridge.
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Pull your pins and take you your baot and the dog away from the nesting swans not hard is it..!!!!!!
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I think you wiĺ find the local council are not responsible for the tow path comes under CART..
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On 22/02/2017 at 11:37 AM, mross said:
Thanks for your message but it's not a support group that I am looking for but more first hand info from fellow boaters.
Dredger on the canal
Weaver Locks-------again
in General Boating
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Not to a Danny member..