johnthebridge Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Shopping trollies dear boy? NOT on the Shannon! I must say that when we first had her, some 20 years ago, I was sceptical of the outside cooling, but in all that time it's never given a moments problem, and the old Volvo (fitted in 1963) has always run at 80C. Jan de Brug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargemast Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Shopping trollies dear boy? NOT on the Shannon! I must say that when we first had her, some 20 years ago, I was sceptical of the outside cooling, but in all that time it's never given a moments problem, and the old Volvo (fitted in 1963) has always run at 80C. Jan de Brug. Just cleaned my glasses and discovered a bit (very) late that your wrote next to your first photo " Our old girl in Ireland " I must admit that I looked more at the nice photo than at the text next to it. I've never been to Ireland and don't know what the Shannon is like apart from photos on an Irish barge site. Glad to learn that there aren't any shopping trollies there, which makes mooring up a bit less of a hazard. I've had several barges with pipes like yours and never had a problem with any of them either, but I know of quite a few that managed to destroy them on underwater objects, not only shopping trollies, a bit more like the etc. objects. I hope your cooling pipes and the Volvo will last many more years. Cheers, Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) that picture of the luxemotor makes me wonder if locks that are out-of-use in the winter because of stoppages could be used as dry docks (well, the boat would be in the dry). all it needs is a suitable trestle under the fore part of the boat and the stern up on the cill. PS - lovely stern shape on that boat, like a traditional steam tug. Edited December 18, 2015 by Murflynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebridge Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 that picture of the luxemotor makes me wonder if locks that are out-of-use in the winter because of stoppages could be used as dry docks (well, the boat would be in the dry). all it needs is a suitable trestle under the fore part of the boat and the stern up on the cill. PS - lovely stern shape on that boat, like a traditional steam tug. Thank you. The photo was actually taken in the open dry dock at Shannon Harbour, rather than a lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Thank you. The photo was actually taken in the open dry dock at Shannon Harbour, rather than a lock. yeah, I realised that but locks could perhaps also perform that function, especially in a 'locked-in' section of canal out of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebridge Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 yeah, I realised that but locks could perhaps also perform that function, especially in a 'locked-in' section of canal out of season. That's actually not a bad idea for broad locks (you might have some trouble getting around a boat in a narrow lock!). Trouble is, the bostocks required to sit the boat on might present difficulties, not to mention the Elf 'n' Safety mob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 broad locks, of course - that's the only sort we have around here (Brissl). oh, and bostocks to you too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthebridge Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 broad locks, of course - that's the only sort we have around here (Brissl). oh, and bostocks to you too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullygully Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 This is our boat DAVLIN outside the CRT offices in Leeds last year.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa Barns Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Wow! Yes, she is a beauty............how I wish x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J R ALSOP Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thought I would try posting a picture, tried many times but failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Suckseeded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanji Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 broad locks, of course - that's the only sort we have around here (Brissl). oh, and bostocks to you too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 broad locks, of course - that's the only sort we have around here (Brissl). oh, and bostocks to you too ?? was my post worth repeating ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAFU Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Been reading the forum for a while and just picked up my first boat today. Thought I better sign up and share some pictures of our first time out and the boat in general. Had a little scrape against the wall at Beeston lock whilst turning around but otherwise seem to be getting the hang of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Tidy looking boat, welcome to the forum proper..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bearwood Boster Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Nice looking boat,enjoy !Reckon you'll have loads of fun on her. Trina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAFU Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Tidy looking boat, welcome to the forum proper..... Nice looking boat,enjoy !Reckon you'll have loads of fun on her. Trina Thanks, First steps with boating but I'm liking it already. Just got to introduce the Dog and Cats for extra fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsteen Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 We saw you a couple of times, you were behind us heading to Beeston at one point and we saw you again near Castle lock on Sunday. Looked like you were enjoying yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAFU Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 We saw you a couple of times, you were behind us heading to Beeston at one point and we saw you again near Castle lock on Sunday. Looked like you were enjoying yourself Saturday was my first time out just after the boat handover so I went down to Beeston and back as a first run. On Sunday I took my Dad out and went the other way down to Meadow Lane and back to get some lock practice at Castle Lock. Having lots of fun so far, just need more practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantam_dave21 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Tidy looking little boat, nice one welcome along.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Invicta Engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas78 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 What a lovely well looked after engine it looks immaculate but can i just say the jubilee clip to the far right is not quite level with the one next to it but seriously that is a work of art and a credit to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Thanks Chas, never noticed the clips, my OCD will have to address this issue. I do like to keep it clean and tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas78 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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