Duck Punt in the solent - have a go

[dylanwinter]

As you know I think that the world would be a better place for middle aged blokes if there were more duck punts in it

I managed to slap some paint on the Duck Punt on Thursday and am willing to take it down to HYC for a month and leave it there for people to have a go on it

http://www.haylingyacht.co.uk/

if anyone is considering building one and wants to have a go on it before comitting to the massive cost and effort of (100 and seven days in the shed)

but if there are no takers then I will not bother scratching up the roof of the micra

if anyone wants to keep her down there for a the summer then I am very willing to loan her to a competent keeper

 

[dancrane]

Dylan, your presence at Chichester quickly made me think how unfortunate it is that the Centaur's moderate draft keeps you out of most of the shallow channels, most of the time...

...there'd be lots of fun to be had by you in your punt, while you're based there.

 

[SimbaDog]

Dylan, your presence at Chichester quickly made me think how unfortunate it is that the Centaur's moderate draft keeps you out of most of the shallow channels, most of the time...

...there'd be lots of fun to be had by you in your punt, while you're based there.

That's a particularly uncharitable post

 

[dylanwinter]

That's a particularly uncharitable post

I don't think Nice dan was being chippy

besides...ducks back... water

however, although I love sailing the punt I only have this one shot at exploring the whole solent in a centaur whereas in future years I can always bring the punt down and do some shallow sailing around the marshy bits

 

[dancrane]

That's a particularly uncharitable post

I think I have been misunderstood! Not sure how...maybe read my post again, Simba?

Dylan, that second vid certainly shows the punt's compact elegance and go-anywhere versatility. But while steering with a paddle may represent very practical, traditional minimalism, doesn't the surprising efficiency of the hull form deserve a little kick-up rudder, on pintle & gudgeon? Or do the other punts employ such a thing? I didn't notice.

I'm sure there's plenty to explore and discover in the Solent with 3ft draft; but having learned at Chichester in a Topper, I know the vast area of the harbour that I regularly couldn't reach going upwind, with that boat's centreboard lowered. The punt seems to suffer no such limit. :encouragement:

 

[SimbaDog]

I think I have been misunderstood! Not sure how...maybe read my post again, Simba?

Dylan, that second vid certainly shows the punt's compact elegance and go-anywhere versatility. But while steering with a paddle may represent very practical, traditional minimalism, doesn't the surprising efficiency of the hull form deserve a little kick-up rudder, on pintle & gudgeon? Or do the other punts employ such a thing? I didn't notice.

I'm sure there's plenty to explore and discover in the Solent with 3ft draft; but having learned at Chichester in a Topper, I know the vast area of the harbour that I regularly couldn't reach going upwind, with that boat's centreboard lowered. The punt seems to suffer no such limit. :encouragement:

Hmmm........I think you may be right :apologetic: sorry

 

[dancrane]

No problem at all...I just wondered what you thought I'd meant!

 

[SimbaDog]

No problem at all...I just wondered what you thought I'd meant!

I read unfortunate as fortunate :hopeless:

 

[dancrane]

:biggrin-new: That's pretty funny. Poor Dylan, if folk were relieved that he couldn't visit their whereabouts. :highly_amused:

 

[Seajet]

Well I'd like a go please Dylan, if you do bring it.

 

[dylanwinter]

Well I'd like a go please Dylan, if you do bring it.

well done AL

any more takers?

if I do bring it down I will just leave it in the yard for people to use when it suits them

D

 

[prv]

I definitely like the idea of having a go, just can't promise I'll find the time on one of four specific weekends.

Maybe I should just build one instead?

Would that make me middle-aged?

Pete

 

[dylanwinter]

I definitely like the idea of having a go, just can't promise I'll find the time on one of four specific weekends.

Maybe I should just build one instead?

Would that make me middle-aged?

Pete

nope - but with any luck you will get there

D

 

[Fantasie 19]

Dylan, your presence at Chichester quickly made me think how unfortunate it is that the Centaur's moderate draft keeps you out of most of the shallow channels, most of the time...

...there'd be lots of fun to be had by you in your punt, while you're based there.

Too right... you'll get film from places you can never reach in the Centaur? Right at the top of the Chichester and Prinstead channels are just two places I can think of... and how about a navigation of one end of the Chichester canal to the sea end.. I'd love to see that...

 

[dancrane]

...and how about a navigation of one end of the Chichester canal to the sea end.. I'd love to see that...

+1. Especially how to get under the bridge at the A286.

 

[NealB]

Hey, Dylan, I love the idea of your generous offer! Not sure when, or even if, I'll be able to take you up on it, but I'll certainly bear it in mind when I'm next down that way.

 

[Fantasie 19]

+1. Especially how to get under the bridge at the A286.

...yeah - but the duck punt would be perfect as DW can drop the mast and skim under...

 

[dancrane]

Hmm...I was under the impression a thick horizontal pipe crosses the canal at that point, barely inches above the water. A bit overgrown, too! Hard enough for canoeists.

But, the punt could be hauled out to cross the road.

 

[dylanwinter]

Hmm...I was under the impression a thick horizontal pipe crosses the canal at that point, barely inches above the water. A bit overgrown, too! Hard enough for canoeists.

But, the punt could be hauled out to cross the road.

anywhere a canoe can get....

the punt can get

D

 

[dancrane]

I'd like to see punt-footage from all over Chichester Harbour.