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alan_fincher Veteran II

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I think you might be right. They have just got stuck in Chamondeston lock so they'll not be going that way to the L&L.

 

 

I went past it earlier and it was tied up on lock landing, when I came back past 5 hrs later was slightly further back and grinder was out cutting rubbing strakes off.

 

Blimey!

 

Those are not particularly narrow locks are they?

 

Sounds like Equus must be seriously too wide?

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Blimey!

 

Those are not particularly narrow locks are they?

 

Sounds like Equus must be seriously too wide?

Cholmondeston lock is quite "snug" but not really recordable as being overtight.

 

George ex nb Alton retired

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Looks wonderful she steers even better i will hopefully have an answer by tonight or tomorrow if my wife will let me get her fingers are all xed. Shame about the back cabin being bare as in nothing in it except a few wood boxes for seats.

I'm on tenterhooks, what did she say???

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While we're waiting for Billybob, could you explain what a tenterhook is, please?

 

Many thanks...

 

 

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Used in carding machines to align wool fibres

 

Richard

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Looks like a really nice boat smile.png

 

I guess considerable hull work may be required.

Its certainly been re footed and re bottomed at some stage in its life and has had a new counter added at Stockton 15 (?) years ago. Its built like a brick wotsit.
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Jrtm Experienced

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Im sure I saw TOWY on the Thames tied up to the bankside just below Sonning last weekend. On her way to a new home perhaps?

No its being used by the towy group till end/middle of may then swapping over then will be on her way to tring/mk to have her inside built then on to braunstone if i can get her to the rally in time

 

Congratulations!

 

You must be completely bonkers - I like that

 

Richard

No not bonkers just insane.

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No not bonkers just insane.

 

That's what you think

 

Seriously, I love wooden boats, and I'm not brave enough to take one on. You have my respect

 

She's lovely

 

Richard

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That's what you think

 

Seriously, I love wooden boats, and I'm not brave enough to take one on. You have my respect

 

She's lovely

 

Richard

Yes she is its so nice to steer and just does what you want.

 

Now where is my spare bolinder engine?

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