johnalison
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My apologies to anyone who might be involved, but this boat's name looked to be very appropriate when we were in Shotley on Saturday.
Rather apt
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pvb
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Many people seem incapable of understanding the reactions of their boats, as well as being ignorant of the huge value of midship cleats. Still, always good entertainment for the trippers!
MoodySabre
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We did that at 0500 after a very tough crossing from Vlissingen. We were loosing the plot but nobody is looking that time of day except the lock master who came out and asked Are you ok like that? Fine, I said. Pleased to be locked in.
tillergirl
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You lot are all spoilt with your fin keels and responsive rudders. That looks pretty normal to me. :encouragement:
Athene V30
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I am with TillerGirl!
In Stellendam I ended up facing the opposite way in one lock after the dredger in front nudged ahead.
In Stellendam I ended up facing the opposite way in one lock after the dredger in front nudged ahead.
Cantata
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Yes, been there, done that, in several places.
That boat used to live in Oare Creek, I knew the owner well, now sadly passed on.
That boat used to live in Oare Creek, I knew the owner well, now sadly passed on.
sailorman
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My apologies to anyone who might be involved, but this boat's name looked to be very appropriate when we were in Shotley on Saturday.
Its a good job he has that large fender on the stern
sailorman
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Midships cleat + engine, jobs a goodun
Independence
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Should have seen me last year (not) in Limehouse Marina lock!!
nigelm
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Let he without sin cast the first stone , that happend to us as well in Shotley coming out , kids missed the bollard , windy day , dad (me) can't reach as arse end of boat is now on other side of lock , but as skipper it's always my fault ! , nice Shotley lock keaper took a line and all was well again .....
sailorman
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The little lockie chap there thought he knew my boats handling better then i did, he wanted stern line first & that only drags the stern into the wall. Midships + engine works every time.
He "had a little chat" when i booked out stating it "was his lock & i would do as he wished"
jerrytug
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Power corrupts.. the Absolutist Totalitarian Dictatorial decrees of the Kingsferry Bridge button toucher is another contender..
wingdiver
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+1
Works every time with midships line tight. Done it in Shotley and dozens of locks in Holland.
sailorman
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Except Limehouse Basin
sailorman
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If you have Molly`s contact he has a photo on yourboatpix
tillergirl
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I shall now be offensive: "proper boats don't have midships cleats". Whatever next? Watertight decks I suppose......
LittleSister
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No problem, just engage both stern and bow thrusters in the same direction, assign one member of the crew to the bow and another to the stern. . . .
We dream of having centre cleats, side decks wide enough to mount them on, and the supreme boating skills and confidence necessary to be able to suggest anyone getting such a manouvre a bit pear shaped is merely lacking capability.
Meanwhile, there but for the grace of God (and long boathook)!
tillergirl
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No problem, just engage both stern and bow thrusters in the same direction, assign one member of the crew to the bow and another to the stern. . . .
We dream of having centre cleats, side decks wide enough to mount them on, and the supreme boating skills and confidence necessary to be able to suggest anyone getting such a manouvre a bit pear shaped is merely lacking capability.
Meanwhile, there but for the grace of God (and long boathook)!
Can I say that my first boat had a bowspirit, a long keel, a quarter installation and a variable pitch propellor (so the prop came out the side of the boat and was always going round). Such an arrangement removes the ability to be embarrassed within a day.
I would add that an essential bit of kit is a long pusher pole with big bits of rubber on each end. Marvellous bit of kit!
LittleSister
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sailorman
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we have one with a galvanized spike :encouragement: