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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 7:43:01 GMT
So there you have it kids - this steering a floating metal box with a pointy end (boat) along a muddy shallow ditch of still water (canal) isn't the easy thing (thing) you imagined it to be. Make sure you are fully versed in the principles of Euclidean geometry before casting off and don't forget to lecture your steerer on the optimum moment to waggle the tiller (sorry for getting a bit technical there) at every bend. This will hugely improve your relationship. And remember, if in any doubt, for a modest fee Tony will accompany you on your epic voyage along the Leicester section and tell you all about everything you didn't know you were ignorant of in a monologue that will only pause when he has run out of wind, which frankly won't be that often. Think how much fun that would be.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 7:45:30 GMT
And canals are saucer shaped these days.
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Post by JohnV on Aug 21, 2021 8:08:15 GMT
So there you have it kids - this steering a floating metal box with a pointy end (boat) along a muddy shallow ditch of still water (canal) isn't the easy thing (thing) you imagined it to be. Make sure you are fully versed in the principles of Euclidean geometry before casting off and don't forget to lecture your steerer on the optimum moment to waggle the tiller (sorry for getting a bit technical there) at every bend. This will hugely improve your relationship. And remember, if in any doubt, for a modest fee Tony will accompany you on your epic voyage along the Leicester section and tell you all about everything you didn't know you were ignorant of in a monologue that will only pause when he has run out of wind, which frankly won't be that often. Think how much fun that would be. twat
any decent helmsman should be aware of the pivot point of his vessel.
failure to do so either causes frequent changes of underwear in confined and busy conditions or acceptance of boating being a contact sport
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 8:10:36 GMT
Those big modern wide beams usually slide to an extent anyway and you don't really want to be racing up to the bride holes too fast.
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Post by brummieboy on Aug 21, 2021 8:37:57 GMT
That's right ... just encourage the grumpy old sod Rog Who? Me? I was expecting a disparaging post from him for disagreeing.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 8:49:17 GMT
So there you have it kids - this steering a floating metal box with a pointy end (boat) along a muddy shallow ditch of still water (canal) isn't the easy thing (thing) you imagined it to be. Make sure you are fully versed in the principles of Euclidean geometry before casting off and don't forget to lecture your steerer on the optimum moment to waggle the tiller (sorry for getting a bit technical there) at every bend. This will hugely improve your relationship. And remember, if in any doubt, for a modest fee Tony will accompany you on your epic voyage along the Leicester section and tell you all about everything you didn't know you were ignorant of in a monologue that will only pause when he has run out of wind, which frankly won't be that often. Think how much fun that would be. twat
any decent helmsman should be aware of the pivot point of his vessel.
failure to do so either causes frequent changes of underwear in confined and busy conditions or acceptance of boating being a contact sport
Worse things happen at tea-time.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 9:01:31 GMT
Just to clarify ... the boater mover did a great job.
It looked like a brand new boat ... the inside looked pristine, and still covered in protective plastic.
Despite expressed doubts regarding his ability, he negotiated the obstacle course of Braunston very proficiently without fuss.
Rog
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Post by ianali on Aug 21, 2021 9:05:31 GMT
Those big modern wide beams usually slide to an extent anyway and you don't really want to be racing up to the bride holes too fast. That kinda depends on whose bride it is...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 9:12:24 GMT
Just to clarify ... the boater mover did a great job. It looked like a brand new boat ... the inside looked pristine, and still covered in protective plastic. Despite expressed doubts regarding his ability, he negotiated the obstacle course of Braunston very proficiently without fuss. Rog There are several of those particular wide boats on the Thames now. Very distinctive steel wraparound behind the stern rails. Usually painted two colours. Not noticed them before so much but must have seen at least half a dozen this year.
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Post by Telemachus on Aug 21, 2021 9:12:38 GMT
I have to agree with dunkers, the line is completely wrong. There is no point hugging the rh bank on a RH bend into a bridge because it’s not possible for 2 boats to pass and visibility is reduced by being over to the right, plus of course the points made about the steering aids.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 9:16:14 GMT
Those wide boats don't handle like a narrow boat.
They really slide sideways so if you helm over the stern will move out of line more than a NB stern would.
They don't track all that well.
It's a completely different animal to a narrow boat or a properly made wide barge with double chined hull sides.
Handling slowly the main aim is to get the front of the boat in the right place then worry about the back of the boat, which is much more controllable, afterwards.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 9:19:35 GMT
A narrow boat, specially a beautiful shape with long swims and immaculate lines like a S&M Hudson boat will handle impeccably.
A widebeam floating cottage will not.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 9:44:21 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 9:46:14 GMT
If we all just did sailing then these sorts of willy waving contests would never happen
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2021 9:56:12 GMT
The guy had a spotter ... he knew it was all clear.
He negotiated the bridge hole centrally, and without any fuss.
The photo may be misleading ... he was actually quite a good distance from the bridge at that time.
Rog
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