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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 18, 2016 17:34:32 GMT
On my to-do list is replacing my gangplank, which although still reasonably sound has never been treated with any type of preservative and so is looking a bit scabby and starting to rot. I'm told a gangplank should be 7' in length, traditionally so you can wedge lock gates open with them, is this correct?
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Post by quaysider on Dec 18, 2016 18:05:58 GMT
*note to self - ADD "make a gang plank" to my to do list...*
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 18:12:50 GMT
*note to self - ADD "make a gang plank" to my to do list...* Make sure it has a spreader at the shore end to prevent it tipping you off sideways when towpath is soft or uneven or you are well lubed! I've fed you a line there! |
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Post by quaysider on Dec 18, 2016 18:15:22 GMT
rlmao - *mouth zipped FIRMLy shut*....
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Post by rickent on Dec 18, 2016 18:28:37 GMT
Nothing wrong with being well lubed.
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Post by naughtyfox on Dec 18, 2016 20:50:59 GMT
Nothing wrong with being well lubed. I think he meant this:  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 20:57:54 GMT
On my to-do list is replacing my gangplank, which although still reasonably sound has never been treated with any type of preservative and so is looking a bit scabby and starting to rot. I'm told a gangplank should be 7' in length, traditionally so you can wedge lock gates open with them, is this correct? Interesting about wedging the gates open. Haven't heard of that before. I have in the past used a plank to forcibly open stubborn gates and also instead of a pole for levering the boat off the mud (pole will break). Not sure about 7ft for leverage use but would probably be OK. Scaffold plank is OK and when its shagged cut it up for the fire. If you often find yourself using a plank then its probably with decking out an aluminium ladder as its much more durable. In my experience a plank is rarely needed anyway. There are some pretty cool dog planks available which might be worth looking at. They are called dog ramps not dog planks. I don't know about load bearing so if you are a fattie maybe avoid this option. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 20:58:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 23:42:55 GMT
Got rid of mine after carrying it on the roof for 6 years, and never, ever using it.
Been 5 or more years now, and still not picked a replacement up.
I'm not even sure why I'd want one.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 23:46:20 GMT
Got rid of mine after carrying it on the roof for 6 years, and never, ever using it. Been 5 or more years now, and still not picked a replacement up. I'm not even sure why I'd want one. Rog I found it very useful on the K&A. Sometimes you have to moor up in the rough. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 23:50:17 GMT
Had it when we did the K&A but didn't use it.
We're fairly active for wrinklies.
I actually think it's harder to balance on the plank than just step off.
Rog
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Post by naughtyfox on Dec 19, 2016 7:54:09 GMT
Got rid of mine after carrying it on the roof for 6 years, and never, ever using it. Been 5 or more years now, and still not picked a replacement up. I'm not even sure why I'd want one. We have 2 thickish planks of wood on the roof, side by side they make it possible to remove the 13kg gas cylinders from the nose of the boat - them things are heavy when full! Not used as gangplank to walk onto back of boat yet. |
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Post by smileypete on Dec 19, 2016 10:13:30 GMT
Something that gets overlooked is some way to reboard if you fall in.
Especially working locks on your own, or moorings on a piled riverbank.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Dec 22, 2016 12:03:46 GMT
Got rid of mine after carrying it on the roof for 6 years, and never, ever using it. Been 5 or more years now, and still not picked a replacement up. I'm not even sure why I'd want one. Rog I've had to use mine to hold lift bridges up. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2016 14:26:16 GMT
Serves you right for single handing he he.
I've used the short shaft for that, and to be honest , I never thought of using the plank. Now you've said it, it's obviously the better solution.
I will no doubt pick up a plank at some point, I was just saying, for me it was purely for show.
Rog
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