johnmck Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hi. After last "Summers" deluge, I have been thinking of obtaining a poncho to use whilst steering. Has anyone any experiance and any reccomendations, posotive or otherwise! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevMc Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I did use one for an hour or two last 'summer' but found it got in the way when I was trying to do anything apart from steering. I don't even like wearing a coat when I am moving around locks in case something gets caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 We have one, and have sometimes tried to use it whilst steering, to cover the hatch, and stop bucket-fulls of water getting inside. Just about practical where the canal is lock free, and not too wiggly, but a PITA when you can't simply stand fairly still. Doesn't tend to see much use, frankly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BargeeSpud Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 What we need is a waterproof onesie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 When it's really teeming down, a poncho is great. I have a couple of fairly expensive waterproof coats but eventually they always end up leaking at the seams. Ponchos don't really have seams (well maybe one round the hood) and they don't need to try and find a balance between waterproofness and breathability. They simply stop all water getting through. I take Kev's point about doing locks in them but sometimes needs must. I'd rather stay dry! I have been told I look silly in my poncho though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebotco Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I've thought these may be a good idea on a cruiser stern when steering. Just a lightweight circle of polythene say 6 ft dia with a head hole in the middle. And a couple of loops for each thumb to hook into, and that's it. that should keep your whole body and arms dry. Nice hat on top and away you go. Don't really see why it should get in the way too much at locks etc, but then I haven't tried it yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardf Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I've thought these may be a good idea on a cruiser stern when steering. Just a lightweight circle of polythene say 6 ft dia with a head hole in the middle. And a couple of loops for each thumb to hook into, and that's it. that should keep your whole body and arms dry. Nice hat on top and away you go. Don't really see why it should get in the way too much at locks etc, but then I haven't tried it yet! Sounds the perfect solution for those that would not be seen dead steering a cruiser sterned boat as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I've thought these may be a good idea on a cruiser stern when steering. Just a lightweight circle of polythene say 6 ft dia with a head hole in the middle. And a couple of loops for each thumb to hook into, and that's it. that should keep your whole body and arms dry. Nice hat on top and away you go. Don't really see why it should get in the way too much at locks etc, but then I haven't tried it yet! I have a cruiser stern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boat&Bikes Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I find a good wide brimmed hat and my bike waterproofs keep me dry as a bone.Its the modern approach i think,maybe not suited to those old fashioned trad boats though. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n.b.Goldie Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 1362483958[/url]' post='1037648']I have a cruiser stern I found a poncho very good on my cruiser stern but my present boat is a trad and I find a poncho to be a right pain. I have found a wind proof brolly less hassle. RegardsDitchdabbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebotco Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Sounds the perfect solution for those that would not be seen dead steering a cruiser sterned boat as well! Well, it aint a fashion parade anyway!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightpot Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 What we need is a waterproof onesie. You've got one - it's called your skin. To save embarrassment and inevitable arrest, a simple addition of a pair of Speedos and, if required, some nipple tassles might be advisable. Not much cop for use in chilly months granted. Got caught out a couple of years back, so I bought a cheap pair of waterproof overtrousers which I wear with a waterproof Regatta jacket when it's raining. Both nice and light so I useable during the summer. Tried a poncho, didn't keep my legs dry - rain doesn't have the courtesy to fall precisely vertically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I find a good wide brimmed hat and my bike waterproofs keep me dry as a bone.Its the modern approach i think,maybe not suited to those old fashioned trad boats though. Ian. The problem with a "truly traditional" boat with a real back cabin that is your only living accommodation, is that rain is peeing through a near 2 foot square hole straight into both your living accommodation and probably you coal box. If you are a "wuss" who actually likes a mattress on the side bed, rather than sleeping on boards, that gets wet too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil TNC Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I once saw a boater with a trad, fitted round the hatch with one of these skirt thingies that kayak users "wear"...must have been a bugger in an emergency!...nice and warm up the back side though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Eater Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hi. After last "Summers" deluge, I have been thinking of obtaining a poncho to use whilst steering. Has anyone any experiance and any reccomendations, posotive or otherwise! John. We use ponchos in very heavy rain but extra care is needed when working locks. I think we purchased them from an Army surplus store. They are large and have press studs so that you can join 2 ponchos together for a makeshift tent or a groundsheet for a tent. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUBAG Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 We use ponchos in very heavy rain but extra care is needed when working locks. I think we purchased them from an Army surplus store. They are large and have press studs so that you can join 2 ponchos together for a makeshift tent or a groundsheet for a tent. Steve You use a poncho AND you have a "Bridgewater Bughut"? Surely you Wiganers are made of sterner stuff...you won't disolve when it rains, you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Pram hood! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUBAG Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Pram hood! Dave Pram Hood = Bridgewater Bughutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo No2 Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 What we need is a waterproof onesie. A waterproof Onesie ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Pram Hood = Bridgewater Bughutch What does that mean ??? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chop! Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) On our trip down, we used the disposable type ponchos that are sometimes given out free at festivals. Positive :- They pack down to a small package so easy to keep a few on standby Great for use while steering They have a hood Drip dry quickly Make you whistle the theme from The Good, The Bad & The Ugly! Negative :- Could be a pain when there was a gust of wind (not from the wearer, children!) Got in the way and got tangled on the locks Make you whistle the theme from The Good, The Bad & The Ugly! Edited March 5, 2013 by Chop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BargeeSpud Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 A waterproof Onesie ! Unbelievable! I thought I'd made that up. Just goes to show that if you can think of it, the chances are that someone has already beaten you to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up-Side-Down Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 With a bit of care it's an excellent solution to keeping oneself dry and the wet stuff out of a trad BMC. In the winter, with the stove alight, one is not only dry (however heavy the rain) but also warmed by great draughts of heated (or should that be 'hot'?) air coming up from below. With the back doors tight closed one can keep dry & toasty all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueb Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hubby has had a waterproof onesy for many years. It came from a firm selling industrial clothing and is a fetching shade of pale green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Tee Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 The problem with a "truly traditional" boat with a real back cabin that is your only living accommodation, is that rain is peeing through a near 2 foot square hole straight into both your living accommodation and probably you coal box. If you are a "wuss" who actually likes a mattress on the side bed, rather than sleeping on boards, that gets wet too. I use a big umbrella - I can't see what I look like so don't care, at least it keeps most of the water out of the back cabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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