Cut the grass?

[Kane Brennan]

We have one of those mechanical lawnmowers which you just push and that, has anyone ever thought to cut the grass along side their boat whenever they moor up? Would anyone car if I started doing it lol

[robtheplod]

If I give you our cruising plans for the Summer can you go just in front of us! 

[john6767]

Seen quite a few people with electric strimmers, that seems the best way to me. We just have shears, and was thinking of moving up to a strimmer if the current (non) mowing regime carries on.

[Hudds Lad]

Might be hard going until the grass is short enough, pair of shears would be better, cordless strimmer even better but bulky to store and will chuck grass mulch all over your boat if you're already moored.

We just get the big stuff with a pair of secateurs and trample the rest. Secateurs also great for nipping dangling brambles as you go under bridges   

[Momac]

The vegetation is certainly taking over at some locations.

I think I will take some tools to the boat eg for removing weeds out of cracks in concrete and maybe some pruners. Or perhaps some weedkiller. 

 

If everyone did a little gardening where they are moored it would make a difference.

 

[Mike Tee]

I have a long handled cutter with a curved blade - it is mainly used down the weedhatch and works a treat, but if the grass by the canal edge is long or full of stingers it only takes five minutes to hack it all down - 

like this one

https://www.charlies.co.uk/darlac-dp756-long-sickle.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK60BhA9EiwAmpHZw6Z05PspCxba3YUYWbmU4HV20Zibx1XsVlL_isfwnNlW0w_iY_-j0RoCai0QAvD_BwE

[Ewan123]

2 hours ago, Mike Tee said:

I have a long handled cutter with a curved blade - it is mainly used down the weedhatch and works a treat, but if the grass by the canal edge is long or full of stingers it only takes five minutes to hack it all down - 

like this one

https://www.charlies.co.uk/darlac-dp756-long-sickle.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnK60BhA9EiwAmpHZw6Z05PspCxba3YUYWbmU4HV20Zibx1XsVlL_isfwnNlW0w_iY_-j0RoCai0QAvD_BwE

Same here, ideal for trimming off that overhanging turf that obscures the armco after a while.

[gatekrash]

We've got an old fashioned hand sickle that we use if it's a bit overgrown. Plus the Mrs has always got secateurs handy. She'll often pull buddleia and sycamore sproutings out of the cracks in lock brickwork and edges as she reckons that's what causes a lot of damage.

[Jerra]

I find a good sharp sickle best.  Needs no power other than elbow grease and takes up little space.

[jonesthenuke]

I use a Fiskars machete. Its handy if the natives are unfriendly also for clearing fallen trees, getting firewood etc.

 

However, I am seriously thinking of taking a battery strimmer. I am fairly certain CRT will not stop anyone from clearing vegetation and if they do complain I can prove that I have been CRT trained to use a strimmer.

[NEBUCHADNEZZAR]

Best addition to my boat "tools". Pruning set bought at home and bargain. Makes more mooring opportunities available to you.

[blackrose]

I wouldn't want someone using a strimmer anywhere near my boat. It's a good way to smash a window or chip your cabin paint as the strimmer picks up small stones and throws them around at high speed.

[NEBUCHADNEZZAR]

I agree, non powered hand tools are best, and usually quicker by the time you've unpacked and plugged in or pull started your trimmer.

[MrsM]

1 hour ago, NEBUCHADNEZZAR said:

I agree, non powered hand tools are best, and usually quicker by the time you've unpacked and plugged in or pull started your trimmer.

Agreed, we used to carry a small hand held scythe - very handy for clearing back the undergrowth when moored. 

[jacko264]

One stake and a goat  and let it do the work 

you could have a goat instead of a dog  😀😀👍