Stedman II

Can anyone advise how to ensure a tight fit between this sort of tiller hinge and the tiller itself? It looks like it should be a push-fit, but there's not enough friction to stop the hinge rotating.

It's the second lock down that's faulty. We came through this morning at about 11, they closed it soon after. Offside gate paddle is leaking badly - the problem this morning was not the time it took to empty, but the time it took to fill! The pound above was very low. The plan was to get someone into the water to look at it - maybe a quick fix once they really know what is wrong.

Have a look at 3. They have free PAYG Sims for data. They also seem to have good coverage on the canal network too. Edit: Lily Rose beat me to it!

We went through in our share boat a few years ago. Travelling from Diggle to Marsden, the boat in front of us damaged the front above gunwale height. We were unscathed. But on the return, I was horrified to find two large scratches through the name panel when we emerged at the Diggle end. Expect some damage. We're not planning to take Stedman II through for a year or two!

Perhaps I should not have said 'leave the tiller alone'. What I meant was 'keep hold of the tiller, but don't move it'. The tiller remains dead centre, the prop is not turning, but the boat veers to starboard. The sailing analogy is useful - I think it must be the list that causes the problem.

When under power, our boat goes in a straight line when the tiller/rudder is also straight. When we take the power off (i.e in neutral) and leave the tiller alone, the boat heads off to starboard. It did this twice yesterday in long bridgeholes, with the danger of scraping the handrails. The boat lists slightly to port. Is the veer to starboard a likely consequence of the list?

There used to be thread on this subject, but since the revamp, I can't find it! I need a hose too... edited to add: I found the thread - just searched for Xhose. Duh!

Not to be confused with Meadow Hell, which is a similar enterprise near the canal in Sheffield.

We've been hiring for years, and had a share for the last 8. We did the Helmsman's course a couple of weeks ago ahead of getting our own boat, and it was well worth it. We learned quite a few things even though we've been boating for over 30 years. It was particularly useful to spend an hour reversing under supervision! And we are told there is a discount to be had on insurance if you've got your 'ticket' (not put this to the test yet).

Done

Add Perrry Bar top lock.

Very happy with my J3 so far - had it about 6 weeks. But I'm comparing with a Galaxy mini - so no comparison really!

Our share boat used to have this arrangement on a Beta 43 - until one day all the pulleys fell off the drive shaft whilst ascending Meaford locks!

If you go down the Mont, there are a couple of places where there are 3 or 4 marker posts at 10m intervals to help you measure your speed.

Especially if arriving by boat!