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  5. D Bar Rubbing Strake

    in Boat Building & Maintenance

    Posted

    I am after some (well 150ft!) 2.1/2 inch (68mm) convex d-bar rubbing strake.

     

    Does anyone know if you can still get it?

     

    Thanks

     

    Mark

    I think convex square edge is what your'e looking for, I use it for handrail on spirol staircases and balcony rails etc

    The only thing is I've looked through the stockholders book and the only sizes in there are 2"x1/2" and 1.1/2"x1/2"

    Hope this helps

    Les

  6. Fixing brass

    in History & Heritage

    Posted

    I have a couple of items made from brass that need to be fixed. One is a candle sconce/holder and the other is a brass star.

     

    The need some brazing/welding/soldering (whatever it is called). Can someone advise me of who might be able to do this for me or is there anyone on here who might be able to help.

     

    Thanks

     

    Mark

    If you,re anywhere near Burton on Trent at anytime i can silver solder them for you

     

    les

  12. sudden rush of blood

    in New to Boating?

    Posted


    You can get seasick on a canal on even the calmest of days. It effects everybody differently im afraid. Some people just dont take to being on the water and no amount of convincing will change that desicion. You could try seasickness tablets if the need arises though.

    In my experience as a seafisherman personally only been sick once due to a hangover but iv'e seen grown men lying in the bottom of the boat crying (i want me mam)

    even after taking seasick pills but point taken

  18. sudden rush of blood

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    Wow! What a Hero, someone that the rest of us can look up to!! (I hope SWMBO doesn't read this!)

    I went a different route. Yachting for many years, having to get up at ridiculous o'clock to catch the tide, weather man gets it wrong again so SWMBO spends quite a lot of time talking to 'Huey' on the big white telephone etc. THEN I play my trump card. "How would you like a boat on the canal system, dear?" The look of gratitude has to be seen! So, go on, go out and buy a yacht as well. You'll soon win Her round!! :lol:

    The boss thinks you can get seasick on the canal :lol:

  20. sudden rush of blood

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    a few nice sunny days relaxing on the river will make things all nice again. my OH had no interest at all in boats till she agreed we could buy one to satiate my desires! now she loves it and can't wait to start our fit out and move aboard. just keep the head down and hope for the best till the warmer weather comes.

    cheers

    and welcome to my nightmare

    nigel

    :lol:

    Thanks Nigel

    a lot of nice sunny days would be nice after the recent weather. the boss will come round eventually (creep creep)

  21. sudden rush of blood

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    I seem to recall from the (far distant) days of Biology tuition at school ('O' Levels only!) that Mayflys have a rather short lifespan . . . .

     

    and that's before one buys a boat . . . . .. . :lol:

     

     

    Welcome aboard Squire!

    A day at most so I must be living on borrowed time lol

    Anyway thanks to everyone for the welcome

  22. sudden rush of blood

    in New to Boating?

    Posted

    Something like this?:

     

    Pic1.jpg

     

    Welcome to boating. Unless you are a business there are no sensible reasons for buying a boat so you are just as crazy as the rest of us!

     

    Richard

     

    Mooring?

    Hi Richard

    Thats the baby ,nice boat

    not moored at the moment she's in my workshop having a refit (the boat not the wife)

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