J R ALSOP

Running nicely.

On the way down Bosely a couple of years ago I found a Go windlass, asked about a dozen boaters if they had lost one, four said they had lost one, so I left it with volunteer at top lock.

don't forget Chester - Ellesmere Port - Ship Canal - Pomona Lock onto Bridgewater then on to Wigan, cheaper than craneage.

Nothing better than a strawberry milkshake

Don"t forget to fit a splash washer, I am on dock at the moment and will take a picture, it will stop water coming up the rudder tube and washing your bearing. Most people don't grease their bearing enough if ever.

Another recommendation for Pasta di Piazza from me.

must have a senior moment, looks nothing like Dudswell.

Dudswell, GU South

Bad news just received, lift shut for summer.

Bottom of "Maffers"

Looks as if skeg is bent upwards and has pushed rudder stock up, it might also be not seated fully in cup on skeg, and is being held up by bearing housing.

I'm sorry to say I helped to break it up when I worked for Wood, Hall & Heward. The good news however all the metalwork was saved.

Good little trip that was.

Derek's boat was called Wylo.

Eridanus is normal height inside, the raised section is the water tank. (I know because I help lift it in).