Timx Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Took this pic at Staines a couple of days ago, I believe Betty was on the Scottish canals this week and has asked Phil to take her on a jolly on their boat, so must be heading her way. How much .? If she is selling it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 In their minds eye, thats how a true Hudson owner thinks they look like when under power. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 what a waste that it was not used as the royal barge during the pageant. probably the elfinsafety brigade decided that anything less than a converted cargo vessel would not be secure enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boat&Bikes Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 It was at Henley went we went through regatta week. Seems ages ago that we was on the Thames having now got back on the canals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac of Cygnet Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 There's a visit from the Spanish royals this week. Perhaps it's for them. I took this pic in Aranuez of a Spanish royal barge - looks very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Not much of an armada is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 If that is real gold I would say it is ballasted a bit on the top heavy side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boredrider Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Met them coming downstream through Shiplake bridge the day after Henley. They had been for a bit of an "explore". The observant among you will note the flag being raised at the pointy end, clearly in salute to our Hudson. Edited July 9, 2017 by Boredrider trying to get the picture to show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 So it DOES have an engine then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Boredrider said: Met them coming downstream through Shiplake bridge the day after Henley. They had been for a bit of an "explore". The observant among you will note the flag being raised at the pointy end, clearly in salute to our Hudson. looks more like Sonning to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boredrider Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Just now, Murflynn said: looks more like Sonning to me. I stand corrected. They were going pretty swiftly anyway - we had to reverse up smartish, and as you will also see, they elected to pass on the wrong side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 at Sonning bridge it is essential to allow downstream boats a clear passage; I would guess he had no choice but to pass starboard to starboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 I wonder why he was up at Sonning in the first place. Do you think he grabbed the opportunity to take his girlfriend out for a quick cruise to impress her, while Betty was away in Scotland? Or maybe it was out for blacking at K&K marina.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 On 09/07/2017 at 20:03, Murflynn said: at Sonning bridge it is essential to allow downstream boats a clear passage; I would guess he had no choice but to pass starboard to starboard. Are you sure about that? I don't think there is any current under the bridge as it is the start of the lock cut. You can see the weir stream joining from the right in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cereal tiller Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Mike the Boilerman said: Are you sure about that? I don't think there is any current under the bridge as it is the start of the lock cut. You can see the weir stream joining from the right in the photo. 2 Part Weir ,a good deal of Water does flow through the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 On 09/07/2017 at 21:24, cereal tiller said: 2 Part Weir ,a good deal of Water does flow through the Bridge A careful look at the weir on googlemaps suggests otherwise... A 2 part weir yes, but part 2 passes no water except in flood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 5 hours ago, Boredrider said: The observant among you will note the flag being raised at the pointy end, clearly in salute to our Hudson. Seems to me the flag geezer is clearly looking at The Springer behind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark99 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Looks like there are three butlers on the royal Hudson. One to take down the flag when inferior Huddys come past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Does that poor bloke have to stand there holding that flag pole the whole time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Ah, the severity of austerity. The Royals reduced from Britannia to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 10 hours ago, Mike the Boilerman said: Are you sure about that? I don't think there is any current under the bridge as it is the start of the lock cut. You can see the weir stream joining from the right in the photo. it's more about the approach angle which then determines your departure angle. Having followed a Salter's steamer under the bridge going downstream and listening to the graunching on the gravel bed and the thrashing of his propeller (at a time when the water levels were not particularly low) as he passed under the bridge, I can understand why the coxswain of an invaluable vessel would be very conservative about his route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Murflynn said: it's more about the approach angle which then determines your departure angle. Having followed a Salter's steamer under the bridge going downstream and listening to the graunching on the gravel bed and the thrashing of his propeller (at a time when the water levels were not particularly low) as he passed under the bridge, I can understand why the coxswain of an invaluable vessel would be very conservative about his route. Correct and as we ALL know there is nowt wrong with passing either side in areas dictated by such as bridge angles or indeed restrictions due to draught be it either damp stuff or air. Exiting narrow locks is a prime example. Edited July 10, 2017 by mrsmelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 On 10/07/2017 at 09:42, mrsmelly said: Correct and as we ALL know there is nowt wrong with passing either side in areas dictated by such as bridge angles or indeed restrictions due to draught be it either damp stuff or air. Exiting narrow locks is a prime example. Quite. Someone earlier in the thread asserted the monstrosity took that line because it was travelling downstream in a strong current. It wasn't, the skipper took that line because it is a bloody awkward bridge on a bend at the end of a lock channel. And of course, because he had the bigger and more expensive boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac of Cygnet Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Gloriana's schedule here . Henley this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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