Murflynn Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 I recall the 60's when a lifeboat conversion was a practical and attractive proposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Brummie Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 On 06/01/2021 at 17:18, ditchcrawler said: Last time I went they were davit launching, we use to do load and launch training there, go for a little cruise round and then retrieving. If you want something that handles badly you need to try one of these with the tiller at the bows linked to one at the stern but operates arse about. ie, push it left to go left. Just what is needed .We would be able to convert all the winding holes into residential layby's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) By co-incidence we had a virtual talk from the London Canal Museum this evening from a couple who tool their ships lifeboat from London to the Black Sea, It can be seen via the link below, you might want to skip the first couple of minutes of me rambling ? https://www.facebook.com/canalmuseum/videos/3509993649087865 Edited January 7, 2021 by Tim Lewis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Yule Posted January 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 12 hours ago, Tim Lewis said: By co-incidence we had a virtual talk from the London Canal Museum this evening from a couple who tool their ships lifeboat from London to the Black Sea, It can be seen via the link below, you might want to skip the first couple of minutes of me rambling ? https://www.facebook.com/canalmuseum/videos/3509993649087865 Thank you Tim. Brilliant live chat. I recommend anyone who is thinking of getting one of these boats to watch this. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Tim Lewis said: By co-incidence we had a virtual talk from the London Canal Museum this evening from a couple who tool their ships lifeboat from London to the Black Sea, It can be seen via the link below, you might want to skip the first couple of minutes of me rambling ? https://www.facebook.com/canalmuseum/videos/3509993649087865 Started watching last night but it got too late and we were only 10 minutes in, so on again later today. It shows what can be done if you are prepared to put the work in rather than a cheap quick job Edited January 8, 2021 by ditchcrawler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharl Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 05/01/2021 at 13:22, Thomas C King said: Does no-one else like how the boat looks? I'd change the colour to white, make it look the 60s vision of the future. In any case, aesthetics not really a reason not to do it, canal boats often don't look nice to me (especially the ones covered in moss). got nothing against the design of the boat itself, Stødig (arctic-lifeboat.com) shows a particular successful conversion (though think I would go for a dark blue hull and white topsides myself....However not really suitable for use on the canals, broad or narrow.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharl Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 06/01/2021 at 07:18, big d said: The one that was on George Clark’s spaces was murdoch. You can google it. I used to have all the plans and layout drawings from when I was researching as one of the old lifeboats from home that was up for sale. I thought it would be a good broads boat. I thought many of the ideas would help but an rnli boat was to different to a drop boat and the plan and boat slipped away. They handle like crap as prop and rudder system are designed for open water and they don't handle that well on open water either....speaking from experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Dharl said: got nothing against the design of the boat itself, Stødig (arctic-lifeboat.com) shows a particular successful conversion (though think I would go for a dark blue hull and white topsides myself....However not really suitable for use on the canals, broad or narrow.... Ok on our wide canals up here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Greenford winter moorings on the GU... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 that is disgusting - should be driven up the beach in India and dismantled immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Murflynn said: that is disgusting - should be driven up the beach in India and dismantled immediately. No, it's OK, it's London. It's normal. As long as they keep all that sort of 'stuff' within the M25 the rest of the world is safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 Is an ex life boat a Death Baot? (Longer standing members may remember the video which is no longer available on Youtube). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, Murflynn said: that is disgusting - should be driven up the beach in India and dismantled immediately. Thats somebodies home 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Murflynn said: that is disgusting - should be driven up the beach in India and dismantled immediately. Whilst it's clearly not going to win any sort of 'prettiest/most beautiful boat' competitions I think 'disgusting' is a bit OTT. Edited January 19, 2021 by The Happy Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 40 minutes ago, peterboat said: Thats somebodies home People forget that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, ditchcrawler said: People forget that They do Bill my neighbour lives in an old Springer he loves it because its his home, we sometimes forget that its all some people can afford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Murflynn said: that is disgusting - should be driven up the beach in India and dismantled immediately. I would agree, except it may be that or being homeless on the street. Living in a horrible boat is definitely preferable. However, a poor home need not be a hovel. The appearance is often indicative of the social responsibility level of the occupant unfortunately. It makes it too easy to make a snap judgement of the occupier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, Tracy D'arth said: social responsibility level I'd suggest maslow's hierarchy of needs is most applicable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, peterboat said: They do Bill my neighbour lives in an old Springer he loves it because its his home, we sometimes forget that its all some people can afford We shouldn't care how scruffy somebody's boat looks, so long as they pay their license fee and follow the rules -- engine/generator running times, insurance, mooring/CC and so on. Same applies to anybody living on the land -- they might be poor, but that doesn't give then the right to dump a caravan with no wheels in the middle of the village green and live there rent-free while burning a bonfire and dumping their crap on the grass, just because it's a dirt cheap way to live. If we have a problem with society meaning that people feel the only way they can afford to live is by dumping an engineless junk boat on a canal without a license and ignoring all the CART rules, that's a problem society needs to solve -- but not by saying "carry on, that's fine". Edited January 19, 2021 by IanD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, zenataomm said: I'd suggest maslow's hierarchy of needs is most applicable. Agreed , but the owners of hovels tend to go the reverse way rather than up to the next level. Its a self defeating way of life for many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 i’m surprised at the aftermarket waterproofing they’ve had to fit, i’d have thought a drop boat would be tight round it’s hatches etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Trying to delete a double post from this new forum software... ? Edited January 19, 2021 by IanD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Hudds Lad said: i’m surprised at the aftermarket waterproofing they’ve had to fit, i’d have thought a drop boat would be tight round it’s hatches etc. I doubt it originally had 'dormer windows'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Hudds Lad said: i’m surprised at the aftermarket waterproofing they’ve had to fit, i’d have thought a drop boat would be tight round it’s hatches etc. They leak like sieves when it rains round the door seals. It looks as if the top has been chopped off where the steerer sits Edited January 19, 2021 by ditchcrawler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudds Lad Posted January 19, 2021 Report Share Posted January 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said: I doubt it originally had 'dormer windows'. the hatch for entry at the back is the main culprit, seems very little problem round the dormer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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