Twister_Ken
Well-known member
1) What is a bargepole?
2) Where can I buy one?
3) Why would I not want to touch something with it?
2) Where can I buy one?
3) Why would I not want to touch something with it?
Bargepoles
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PhilipStapleton
New member
a) Early form of motive power, less than 1hp, for inland waterborn transport
b) http://www.wcbs.org.uk/
c) It's about 4 meters (12') long - i.e. "I would not touch xxx even If I were able to remain at a considerable distance and thus leave my person unsullied"
;-)
b) http://www.wcbs.org.uk/
c) It's about 4 meters (12') long - i.e. "I would not touch xxx even If I were able to remain at a considerable distance and thus leave my person unsullied"
;-)
G
Guest
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a) A silly name for a quant
b) At any reputable boatbuilders/by examining your shrouds or cabin roof for evidence that you have one already
c) Because unwary use will render you and/or it in the river. They are quite notorious for this.
b) At any reputable boatbuilders/by examining your shrouds or cabin roof for evidence that you have one already
c) Because unwary use will render you and/or it in the river. They are quite notorious for this.
Mirelle
N/A
I think I have one. It is a ten foot boathook with a steel spike on one end, useless for picking up moorings, never to be used near other boats, but invaluable in locks or near steel commercial craft....
