kremmen Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Someone has left their weedhatch behind at Sonning on the Thames. It's been here for at least 24 hours. It looks new. Please get the message out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Have you informed CART and EA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, kremmen said: Someone has left their weedhatch behind at Sonning on the Thames. It's been here for at least 24 hours. It looks new. Please get the message out. ooops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kremmen Posted May 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) 29 minutes ago, mross said: Have you informed CART and EA? Ea .... yes. C&RT no as " there is no operator available. " Edited May 1, 2017 by kremmen Correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernboater Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Thought he would of noticed by now, if it was a normal weed hatch set-up the engine bay would be flooded in no time, he must have a fully sealed type all the way to the hatch on the deck so it will not flood the engine compartment when the hatch to the propeller is off or loose. Edited May 1, 2017 by Northernboater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 15 minutes ago, Northernboater said: Thought he would of noticed by now, if it was a normal weed hatch set-up the engine bay would be flooded in no time, he must have a fully sealed type all the way to the hatch on the deck so it will not flood the engine compartment when the hatch to the propeller is off or loose. I've not seen one like that. I guess it's very safe but doesn't it impair its functionality somewhat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernboater Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Not really as it tapers slightly down from the normal size rear deck hatch to the weed hatch cover, you've just got to get in a bid more, I think there fitted as norm on Tyler/Wilsons. You can never flood your engine bay as it's basically a sealed tube up from the prop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudinspector Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 We had a similar weed hatch on a cruiser stern boat we owned a few years ago. If I'd left that behind we'd defo have been in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 8 minutes ago, Northernboater said: You can never flood your engine bay as it's basically a sealed tube up from the prop. Yeah, clever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceinSanity Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, WotEver said: Yeah, clever Very, but leaving the hatch off stuffs the effect of going astern, so you soon realise when you enter a lock, pull the throttle back and not much happens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernboater Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Just looked on the Tyler-Wilson site, they are standard fitment on the Jonathan Wilson shells, he calls it a Integral weed hatch "chute" through rear deck. Edited May 1, 2017 by Northernboater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernboater Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) 20 minutes ago, BruceinSanity said: Very, but leaving the hatch off stuffs the effect of going astern, so you soon realise when you enter a lock, pull the throttle back and not much happens... It's been lying there for at least 24 hours so it looks like he hasn't been a stern much, also it looks new, so he might be a new boater who may think it's not that important for him to go back and pick up. Edited May 1, 2017 by Northernboater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frahkn Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 40 minutes ago, Northernboater said: Just looked on the Tyler-Wilson site, they are standard fitment on the Jonathan Wilson shells, he calls it a Integral weed hatch "chute" through rear deck. As far as I know they were standard on Orion boats as well. Certainly mine has one. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagedamager Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 There's a guy posting photos of his trip up the Thames on facebook who has been asked the question but as yet no answer. Same shade of blue too! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kremmen Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 UPDATE The weedhatch has gone. Hopefully taken by original owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Integral weed hatch "chute" through rear deck. I am trying to imagine how this would work - wouldn't you need arms like an octopus to reach the propellor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 12 minutes ago, WJM said: Integral weed hatch "chute" through rear deck. I am trying to imagine how this would work - wouldn't you need arms like an octopus to reach the propellor? That's what I was thinking when I wrote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 20 minutes ago, WJM said: Integral weed hatch "chute" through rear deck. I am trying to imagine how this would work - wouldn't you need arms like an octopus to reach the propellor? From what I've seen of Jonathan Wilson boats arms like an octopus are pretty much an essential requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 We have a Tyler Wilson with this type of weed hatch. Yes, it's quite a stretch while lying on the rear counter. We do have a Propmate, which helps: https://www.miracleleisureproducts.co.uk/prop-mate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 26 minutes ago, MHS said: We have a Tyler Wilson with this type of weed hatch. Yes, it's quite a stretch while lying on the rear counter. We do have a Propmate, which helps: https://www.miracleleisureproducts.co.uk/prop-mate.html This is my weapon of choice.... http://www.bargee-bill.co.uk/propcleaner.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, WJM said: This is my weapon of choice.... http://www.bargee-bill.co.uk/propcleaner.htm Blimey that looks vicious. Wouldn't want to leave it our unlocked locker. If you used it in a public place, it would be worth checking for police around or you may find yourself staring at a police firearms officer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 5 hours ago, WJM said: Integral weed hatch "chute" through rear deck. I am trying to imagine how this would work - wouldn't you need arms like an octopus to reach the propellor? Nah, seven of them would be useless for this job - you just need one really long one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frahkn Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 5 hours ago, WJM said: Integral weed hatch "chute" through rear deck. I am trying to imagine how this would work - wouldn't you need arms like an octopus to reach the propellor? My boat is an Orion built 'tug style' which sits low in the water and so the 'back deck to propellor' distance is perhaps less. Anyway the prop can be reached if you lie on the counter with your legs on the coal box. So far, the only thing we couldn't shift was a sleeping bag but the RCR guy sorted that after an hour or so. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire cat Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I visited my prop last night only to find it was clear. It is easy enough to reach from the counter. The counter is low compared with some other boats. Unfortunately the fact it was clear means the minor vibration I have must be caused by something else. Perhaps I have tweaked one of the blades slightly although there was no obvious damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf27 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 26 minutes ago, Cheshire cat said: I visited my prop last night only to find it was clear. It is easy enough to reach from the counter. The counter is low compared with some other boats. Unfortunately the fact it was clear means the minor vibration I have must be caused by something else. Perhaps I have tweaked one of the blades slightly although there was no obvious damage. Once found that a new vibration was caused by an engine mounting coming loose causing the prop coupling to rattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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