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45 minutes ago, ianali said:
Thanks Alan interesting photos. Do riveted boats ever leak at the seam? Are they sealed in anyway or does it relie on the rivets to pull the joint tight?
Not modern day but I believe history tells us that riveted boats leak after coming into contact with ice. ?
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Just now, Athy said:
I remember them getting a bit of publicity when they launched the firm - but I am not sure if they ever actually produced a complete boat.
Do you mean literally or financially burned his hands?
Literally burnt his hands.
I was chatting to Toby Ombler at the Crick Boat Show some years ago, shortly after his accident. He did tell me what happened but I cannot remember.
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There is this company: http://www.rivetednarrowboatcompany.co.uk/about-us
Although I don't know if they are still in business as the proprietor burnt his hands badly a few years ago.
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Good find.
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Doh! back to school, where's me dunces hat? ?
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I am only going on what the then owner told me.
Astraea certainly had riveted knees in the cratch area, unless I was hallucinating!
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Small Northwich replica by Brinklow boats, Astraea. I had the privilege to be shown around her when completed, absolutely fabulous. Not cheap by any means, but then quality never is. The original owner fell ill just after delivery and wasn't able to enjoy her. Sold in early 2015 for £175k.
No connection BTW. The rivets weren't fake.
ETA. Following on from Richard's post above Alexander built the now ex Challenger fleet and they have stood the test of time well.
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Not mine but you could use this to water ski with. Plus a more traditional and environmentally friendly one.
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Birdswood on the Cromford Canal also has hydraulic drive.
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23 minutes ago, Lily Rose said:
I hate to see posts like this, they cause panic until I hear that it was a false alarm!
I'd be lost without Canalplan. Especially if I have somehow managed to come to the boat for a trip and forgotten to bring my Nicholson's (the first and hopefully last time I do this).
You could always adopt the working boaters method - commit it all to memory! As may of them were unable to read or write maps, signposts books were of no use to them.?
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George has explained the operation. Home made not bought.
When we had some old mahogany framed windows replaced I kept the wood and made one from that.
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16 hours ago, Lily Rose said:
I'd never heard of this either so I Googled it. Now I know.
I could have done with utilising this method this morning if I'd been going down Hillmorton locks rather than up.
It was impossible to open the top gate of the 2nd lock (the one furthest from the towpath) as there was so much leaking through the large gap between the bottom gates that the water would not equalise.
The combined forces of myself and A N Other, combined with some gentle pushing from the boat, just managed to open the gate enough to equalise the levels. Had I been going the other way I would probably have been looking round for a suitably large piece of wood. Probably in vain. Perhaps that's yet another item to consider finding a space on the boat for.
Atherstone Wedge will do. Useful on the slow filling locks of said flight too.
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Was Ratcliffe on Soar switched off then, as that is powered by coal?
Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station is a coal-fired power station owned and operated by Uniper at Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, England. Commissioned in 1968 by the Central Electricity Generating Board, the station has a capacity of 2,000 MW.
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3 hours ago, matty40s said:
As far as I am aware , Peter Underwood is operating these this year as part of his floating musical and story shows.
http://bonnetandbelt.com/show-calendar/
They have come down from Oop North since April 13th and are headed to Cosgrove this weekend, came past Stowe Hill yesterday.
I think you mean Phil Underwood, doesn't Peter Underwood runs a less than complimentary canal "news" site?
Thank you Biscuits, shame if they have retired from boating, a lovely couple.
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Found these pictures on Facebook dated 19th April:
Have Ken & Mary Nelson sold Ultima & Thule?
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2 minutes ago, Derek R. said:
Is that the Mother-in-Law?
Err no.
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This gent was in Coventry City Centre yesterday asking passers by if they had seen a dragon.
I said "no but I can go and get the mother in law if you like."
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I believe a certain boater of this parish uses one on the Soar to moor in, in times of flood. ?
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10 minutes ago, Derek R. said:
I think the cratch board has been displaced since the earlier towing images. Looks like they've been collecting junk on the way, and slinging it in the hold any old how. The stands and top boards are not now in situ.
Wonder what that line is attached to - mud weight; anchor; rudder! Bet it ain't booze . . .
Could the line be tied to the hole in the rudder to keep it central as there appears to be no tiller and strings?
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As a temp'y job when my stop solenoid malfunctioned I fitted a "T" pull. Instead of a spring to pull the handle back I fitted some shock cord. Still there four years later and working well. The shock cord can be re tensioned as and when needs be.
The engine is a Lister LPWS3
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Its all as clear as mud. Is this the same boat? From Facebook.
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Drill the bolt head off and fit a new bolt, one option.
Use a nut splitter on the nut, again fit a new bolt, another option.
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2 minutes ago, rusty69 said:
What! You mean there was a time before internet? How did anyone survive.
We played footy in the street; climbed trees, fell out, broke an arm or two; went train spotting; made good use of the local swimming baths; went for long cycle rides, often on the pavement, got a clip round the ear from the local bobby; flew control line model aircraft, built Airfix model kits and a myriad of other outdoor activities.
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Rudder Load, boat turns right
in Boat Building & Maintenance
Posted · Edited by Ray T
I'm going round the bend trying to follow this thread. ?