Francis searchlight

[alan_fincher]

I thought Francis lamps were compulsory on winkle-pickers.

Only if you can get them with stick on rivets.

[PhilR]

I thought Francis lamps were compulsory on winkle-pickers.

 

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[nicknorman]

I thought Francis lamps were compulsory on winkle-pickers.

Very true, this is why we are having to get a real one. Mind you, I think I will replace the bulb with one from Jim's nitesun.

 

Presumably for a DH Dullboat an acetylene lamp is de rigeur?

Edited August 31, 2014 by nicknorman

[The Pipe]

Very true, this is why we are having to get a real one. Mind you, I think I will replace the bulb with one from Jim's nitesun.

 

Presumably for a DH Dullboat an acetylene lamp is de rigeur?

You can nick your own bulb from Bristows. Acetylene lamps probably do not pass the Bull Shit Scheme.

[mark99]

 

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Winkle Picker = derogatory humourous(?) term for SMH boats - specificaly the shape of the bow.

Edited September 1, 2014 by mark99

[magnetman]

New one on me - i only knew about the shoes

SMH is that a Sado-Masochist Hull?

[nicknorman]

New one on me - i only knew about the shoes :)SMH is that a Sado-Masochist Hull?

Close!

[mark99]

Also heard the term "snout".

Link to SMH design drawing

 

 

http://www.grancos.co.uk/index.php/shoes/gucinnari-men-s-pointed-winklepicker-shoes.html

[andywatson]

Presumably for a DH Dullboat..... ?

Ooooh. Jealous!

 

ETA. mark99> your post above is completely out of order.

 

 

 

That's a very nice shoe.

 

 

ETA again. Oh MY God! Have a look at the detail. It's even got bloody fake rivets!

http://www.grancos.co.uk/index.php/shoes/gucinnari-men-s-pointed-winklepicker-shoes.html

Really it has!

Have a look!!!!!!

A shoe with fake rivets!

Edited September 1, 2014 by andywatson

[RLWP]

Acetylene lamps probably do not pass the Bull Shit Scheme.

 

Why?

Ooooh. Jealous!

 

ETA. mark99> your post above is completely out of order.

 

 

 

That's a very nice shoe.

 

 

ETA again. Oh MY God! Have a look at the detail. It's even got bloody fake rivets!

http://www.grancos.co.uk/index.php/shoes/gucinnari-men-s-pointed-winklepicker-shoes.html

Really it has!

Have a look!!!!!!

A shoe with fake rivets!

 

<Richard makes a note to check nicknorman's footwear next time they meet>

 

Richard

[mark99]

 

Why?

 

<Richard makes a note to check nicknorman's footwear next time they meet>

 

Richard

 

Check the inside label to see if it states "Made in Tamworth"

[RLWP]

 

Check the inside label to see if it states "Made in Tamworth"

 

Are you crazy! I'm not taking his shoes off to read the label - I don't carry the right safety equipment

 

Richard

 

Wouldn't it say 'Gentleman's shoes, hand crafted in Grendon'?

Edited September 1, 2014 by RLWP

[mark99]

I've heard the butler will do that for you.

[RLWP]

I've heard the butler will do that for you.

 

I can't afford to tip Nick's butler

 

Richard

[nicknorman]

I can't afford to tip Nick's butler

 

Richard

Now now Richard, I seem to recall getting a bollocking from you for that allusion. Sauce for the goose etc? Or am I instead allowed to continue playing?

[Peter-Bullfinch]

We use a Durite light with a magnetic base at the rear of the boat. It illuminates the roof of the tunnel plus the boat roof. They are about £50 but extremely good. I believe a light by the steerer is very safe because the changes in roof level are well illuminated. Ours plugs into a socket just inside the boatman cabin. I wish I had had one of these in my early years of boating. A light in this position seems to make steering a whole lot easier too.

[Ray T]

No connection but on eBay at the mo.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fire-engine-search-light-canal-narrow-boat-barge-rare-Lucas-Marine-Francis-light-/251645819967?pt=UK_Collectables_OtherTransportation_RL&hash=item3a97427c3f

 

[Grace and Favour]

Or one can still purchase a new Francis Marine unit, of course:

 

 

Suez Canal Approved searchlights are required for safe and legal navigation through the canal. Manufactured from aluminium for weight reduction, these units utilise a split mirror design and offer a twin lamp configuration with changeover facility. With two models in the range, a 380mm (15") metal halide version and a 710mm (28") 3kw version, there is a product to meet your requirements.

Edited September 20, 2014 by Grace & Favour