rusty69 Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 18 minutes ago, howardang said: I can assure you that I do understand basic phyisics, But not basic spelling it would appear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 39 minutes ago, WotEver said: Maybe 35 ft then - whatever, it was longer than WotEver. Even if it's not there. So your narrow boat was under 35ft yet weighed 15 ton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardang Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 1 hour ago, rusty69 said: But not basic spelling it would appear! Thank you for the correction which I have edited. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardang Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 I see the playground mentality has started up on this board again. Yes, I said canoe when I should have said cruiser - maybe because the thread is about canoe etiquette - so I made an error and thank you for pointing this out - but my suggestion about slowing down is still valid. It may be useful to remember the basic point that when visibility is restricted, either at a bridge hole, bend or in fog/mist etc., make sure that you can stop in at least less than half the distance you can see ahead. Lookouts are also a good idea if you have a crew member to spare. Howard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 46 minutes ago, howardang said: I see the playground mentality has started up on this board again You started it... oh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Naughty Cal said: So your narrow boat was under 35ft yet weighed 15 ton? Yup, that's what the crane driver reckoned. Well. 14.8 if I remember correctly. Fully fitted out and with full tanks. She was 34ft but solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 this will run and run. pity I don't like popcorn, innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 25 minutes ago, WotEver said: Yup, that's what the crane driver reckoned. Well. 14.8 if I remember correctly. Fully fitted out and with full tanks. She was 34ft but solid BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) What has happened between 2011 and now that makes it weigh so much more? Edited April 14, 2017 by Naughty Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 On 29/07/2011 at 17:37, WotEver said: Well, that works bang on for Wot Ever. She's 34 ft, draws 18" and weighs approx 9 tons - which the above completely agrees with Nice one, Allan. Tony From hither! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 20 minutes ago, Naughty Cal said: From hither! For a start I had the draft wrong - we hadn't had her long at the time. As for the crane driver, maybe he's dyslexic 32 minutes ago, Murflynn said: this will run and run. pity I don't like popcorn, innit? Oh but it's so much fun winding Rachel up. She spouts about something she knows nothing about and then you just have to throw her scraps to keep her going and going and going... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 1 minute ago, WotEver said: For a start I had the draft wrong - we hadn't had her long at the time. As for the crane driver, maybe he's dyslexic Oh but it's so much fun winding Rachel up. She spouts about something she knows nothing about and then you just have to throw her scraps to keep her going and going and going... I could keep going all night. Unfortunately when Liam gets back from work we are heading out on the boat and my time for unravelling more of your BS will be over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Just now, Naughty Cal said: I could keep going all night. Unfortunately when Liam gets back from work we are heading out on the boat and my time for unravelling more of your BS will be over. Yes dear One day you can try skippering a narrowboat and show us all how it's done. You could tie it in with demonstrating lift bridges. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Just now, WotEver said: Yes dear One day you can try skippering a narrowboat and show us all how it's done. You could tie it in with demonstrating lift bridges. Have already been at the helm of several narrowboats, ranging from a little 26ft Sea Otter to a 57fter. Can't say that I noticed either was that difficult to stop or manoeuvre. Not my cup of tea. Much prefer a lump of plastic with a wheel and some grunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 On 13/04/2017 at 17:42, Naughty Cal said: Just squash him them and see what the inquest says. It will more than likely say stupid canoeist gets killed by being stupid! [I did the best part of 20 years canoeing in the ARMY was an instructor for both inland and sea and have canoed in Norway where some of the most dangerous white water in the world is] Yesterday as we were coming into Sheffield we had 2 idiots in a canoe overtake us as we approached a bridge, we have a wheelhouse so didnt hear them until I saw them level with the stern, I continued my maneuver which was to occupy the piece of water he was trying to get into! He speeded up and then nearly got crushed by the bow, i only had inches each side of my wheelhouse under the arched bridge, was already going slow and really couldnt do anything else but what I did. They could however have stopped at any point and been perfectly safe, but that was to easy for them! You cant legislate for people doing stupid things because nowdays sense is rarely common. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) 20 hours ago, Naughty Cal said: Much prefer a lump of plastic with a wheel and some grunt. oi! keep it clean, this is a family forum. Edited April 15, 2017 by Murflynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted April 15, 2017 Report Share Posted April 15, 2017 20 hours ago, WotEver said: .............to keep her going and going and going... 20 hours ago, Naughty Cal said: I could keep going all night 20 hours ago, Naughty Cal said: Much prefer a lump of plastic with a wheel and some grunt Duracell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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