Miserable, unhelpful git!!

[nicho]

No doubt that's what I'm now labelled as by one hapless crew. One evening last week, we returned to the boat from a night out with friends (to a fabulous indian restaurant in Southampton called Kuti's - try it, it's good). Alighting from the car at around 22.00, I noticed 2 people on my boat. On arrival at the berth, I was gobsmacked to see 4 people trying to fit a HUGE catamaran in the gap between my boat and the berth next to mine (neighbour away for a couple of days). It was patently obvious to me, even though it was dark, that this cat was NEVER going to fit in the gap, despite their engine revving and the crew all pushing and shoving for all their worth - at least another foot was needed, even if they had lifted both sets of fenders. It was physically impossible to squeeze the boat in. I guess at that time of night, they were rather desperate, but there was no way it was going to work as I pointed out to them. They eventually agreed that the manoeuvre was indeed impossible, and backed off, though I could tell they were less than happy, and seemed to blame me for the laws of physics that prevents the proverbial quart going into a pint pot. It did not really help when SHMBO (helped by a few glasses of wine) suggested sawing it in half and putting one bit on one finger, the other next to us!! (it was evidently some famous racing catamaran and the owner was rather peeved!). So, if you are reading this,I'm sorry if I appeared less than helpful, but it really was not my fault you couldn't get in!!

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[zefender]

Well, you could have offered to move your boat, to help him get in!



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[david_e]

No apologies are neccessary Nicho, we all know that the best place to berth cats is tied to hammerheads etc. Totally selfish of this guy to even attempt this manoevre.

Anyone, in particular a visitor, who is at risk of damaging your new pride and joy should be given the quick heave-ho and told to b*****r off.

The SWMBO (SHMBO, you spell who with a W not an H) was totally out of order suggesting a saw in half job at that point, especially if not offering a junior hacksaw, cats are dangerous enough without doing this to them. However, she is totally forgiven because of the wine consumption and the fact it is always better to agree with them than argue in front of strangers

There we are - problem solved.

Dr David.

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[Aja]

Nicho

No doubt as a visitor to your marina, was he not directed to the vacant berth by the marina staff?

If so, then hardly his fault for trying to squeeze in.

Donald

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[nicho]

I think it was the third on his 'squeeze' list - all of which proved too tight - and indeed he was so directed by marina staff! It was not his fault. He eventually got into one of the private berths, owned by a householder who was (luckily for him!) away. It must though, be a complete nightmare for owners of such vastly beamy cats to find a berth in many marinas.

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[Nick2]

Surely the marina staff should have sorted this one out rather than putting you and your boat in a rather awkward position?

Seems a bit out of order to me

Nick

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[nicho]

It was late and there was only one person in the lock building, though he was down on the pontoons trying to help. Seems to me it should never have been accepted in the first place.

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[Guest]

If a racing cat .....

Why didn't he moor bows on !!!! Joking of course !!!!, but possible .......



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Bilge Keelers get up further ! I only came - cos they said there was FREE Guinness !

 

[Nick2]

I think thats the point - the cat should not have been accepted in te first place.

Hope that your boat was not scratched.

Nick

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[Skyva_2]

Saw the cat and was impressed by its size, but still wonder how it got through the lock!

Keith

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[nicho]

Don't know Keith, but it was pretty beamy wasn't it?

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[nicho]

No, no damage Nick, though I looked carefully next morning before they left!

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[ccscott49]

I've heard about people like you! Never met any, but heard about them!
Seriously, surely they could see pretty quickly the beast wouldn't fit, I can tell from quite a distance whether my boat will fit in a gap, it's just knowing your boat.

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[nicho]

It seemed not - perhaps just wishful thinking I don't know. From the pontoon it was very obvious that the gap was around a foot too narrow, but from on board the boats, perhaps it looked possible.

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[BrianJ]

Re: Well done

Yep .. well done Mrs Nicho.. ..wish there were more like her...
BrianJ

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[BlueSkyNick]

Did they try the same thing close to any other boats, i.e. mine ???!!!

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[nicho]

Nick, yes, they did finally get in to the slot next to you (Serendip was out). There is obviously a bit more of a gap in your berth, and they did spend the night there (I wasn't going to tell you, but since you ask....!). Your fenders were pretty well crushed against the finger, but I did look the next day and you seem to have no damage - you were well fendered against them. Might be worth a closer inspection next time you are down though.

Not really on, is it?

Mike

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[BlueSkyNick]

Thanks Mike, you have just given me an excuse to leave the office early and pay a visit to Hythe!

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