mayalld Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 We all of us have things that we wouldn't be without when boating, and we often see other people with some piece of equipment that is completely unnecessary, and likely to make other (more sensible) boater snigger into their beer. So what have you seen other boaters using that you wouldn't give house room to.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoominPapa Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) We all of us have things that we wouldn't be without when boating, and we often see other people with some piece of equipment that is completely unnecessary, and likely to make other (more sensible) boater snigger into their beer. So what have you seen other boaters using that you wouldn't give house room to.... Those big balloon fenders that hang round cruisers like the corks round an Aussie's hat. Especially the pink ones. MP. Edited to add: and a B*wthr**t*r, of course. Edited again cause magnetman beat me to it. Welcome back magnetman. Edited July 8, 2009 by MoominPapa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 We all of us have things that we wouldn't be without when boating, and we often see other people with some piece of equipment that is completely unnecessary, and likely to make other (more sensible) boater snigger into their beer. So what have you seen other boaters using that you wouldn't give house room to.... bow th****r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayalld Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Captains Hat (of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 A red spotty neckerchief Waistcoat collar less shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Muck Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 R*sie and J*m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris J W Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 A red spotty neckerchiefWaistcoat collar less shirt I quite a like a collar-less shirt and an open waistcoat ... for the right occasion! And that's NOT on the cut. I did have a leather wide-brimmed hat that I wore until I realised that I looked an arse. (My free-at-a-Harlequins-game Harlequins Baseball Cap suits me far better and, generally, wants to stay on my head and not fly off!) R*sie and J*m Can't remember where (may have been Brewood) but someone had a R&J in their window in a hammock ... with R straddling J, and J's hands stitched to her chest! Would love to have gotten a photo but was far too shy to ask the owners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Personally I'd not wear this whilst boating....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 So when we see someone wearing a captain's hat, spotted red neckerchief, collarless shirt, and waistcoat with R&J in the wiindow whilst whining his bow across the cut should we snigger? Or should we shake our heads sadly... Or maybe just tut - just loud enough for them to hear... T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayalld Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Personally I'd not wear this whilst boating....... Yes, send it back, and demand that they spell Maniac right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yes, send it back, and demand that they spell Maniac right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Actually, I have a feeling this is all heading towards things like walkie talkies and windlass holsters. I have to admit to finally giving in and buying a couple of the latter at the Braunston event. OH seems to like hers, although the jury remains out for me. But if they prevent just one alloy windlass ending up on the bottom, it will be worth it, and I really don't care about being labelled a prat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 So when we see someone wearing a captain's hat, spotted red neckerchief, collarless shirt, and waistcoat with R&J in the wiindow whilst whining his bow across the cut should we snigger? Sadly apart from the captains hat I see people like that every day on the cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayalld Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Actually, I have a feeling this is all heading towards things like walkie talkies and windlass holsters. I have to admit to finally giving in and buying a couple of the latter at the Braunston event. OH seems to like hers, although the jury remains out for me. But if they prevent just one alloy windlass ending up on the bottom, it will be worth it, and I really don't care about being labelled a prat. I am going to say; Windlass holster But for me radios are OK. Somebody else may nominate them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 pram hood... (Incoming!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Those big balloon fenders that hang round cruisers like the corks round an Aussie's hat. Especially the pink ones. They do serve a purpose. Preferable to smashing into the bank with bare GRP. Personally I'd not wear this whilst boating....... Dont mind that. Spelling it right would be better though ................................................................................ ....... Narrowboats are high on the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetman Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Narrowboats are high on the list as are splitters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 A red spotty neckerchief Especially on their dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 So what have you seen other boaters using that you wouldn't give house room to.... A tiller............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayalld Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 A tiller............................. Hmm. I rather suspect that if you keep naming bits of narrowboats, there will be rather a lot of people naming bits of plastic boats. Gelcoat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Electric cooker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper ghost Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 R*sie and J*m I like my Rosie & Jim, and Duck... Don't really consider them equipment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHutch Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Those big balloon fenders that hang round cruisers like the corks round an Aussie's hat. Especially the pink ones. What, like this? Personally I'd not wear this whilst boating....... I dont know, i might! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 What, like this? Do you think they have had a problem with people hitting the bow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawksey Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 One of those umbrella holders that fix to the tiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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