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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 9:17:36 GMT
To fully comply, a long blast must be four seconds, a short blast one second or thereabouts! This might make all the difference if you colide with a boat and it goes to court. The very reason that I've always used the correct signal even though I know that the majority don't have a clue as to their meaning (more's the pity) Phil But I believe you are a proper big boat, on working waterways. We're just dragging our play boats around muddy ditches. To be honest I try to never use the horn. If you're very careful, you don't need to. Too many, in my view use the horn to mean "stand back I'm coming through" rather than warn of their presence. And as I mentioned earlier, very many just seem to use the horn like they've just unwrapped it. Rog |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 9:32:38 GMT
The very reason that I've always used the correct signal even though I know that the majority don't have a clue as to their meaning (more's the pity) Phil But I believe you are a proper big boat, on working waterways. We're just dragging our play boats around muddy ditches. To be honest I try to never use the horn. If you're very careful, you don't need to. Too many, in my view use the horn to mean "stand back I'm coming through" rather than warn of their presence. And as I mentioned earlier, very many just seem to use the horn like they've just unwrapped it. Rog I've got the Horn marinestore.co.uk/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PL16183&Category_Code=foghorns&Store_Code=mrst&gclid=CJqJkI70pdICFUWeGwodJaQOEQOnly use it at Briggate bend in Whittlesey. It's quite good, pretty loud with a good lung full of air going through it. It's cordless and eco friendly. The dwarf will no doubt want to play with it this year though. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 9:42:33 GMT
I've got a brass horn off a vintage car, with a rubber bulb. It just seems more polite if I wish to attract someone's attention than the electric one. And kids love my horn  Rog |
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Post by Jim on Feb 23, 2017 9:50:53 GMT
I had a klaxon for a while, wonderful sound, but it kept seizing up with damp. Now got high and low note car horns, nice tone.
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Post by phil70 on Feb 23, 2017 10:17:21 GMT
But I believe you are a proper big boat, on working waterways. We're just dragging our play boats around muddy ditches. To be honest I try to never use the horn. If you're very careful, you don't need to. Too many, in my view use the horn to mean "stand back I'm coming through" rather than warn of their presence. And as I mentioned earlier, very many just seem to use the horn like they've just unwrapped it. Rog I've got the Horn marinestore.co.uk/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PL16183&Category_Code=foghorns&Store_Code=mrst&gclid=CJqJkI70pdICFUWeGwodJaQOEQOnly use it at Briggate bend in Whittlesey. It's quite good, pretty loud with a good lung full of air going through it. It's cordless and eco friendly. The dwarf will no doubt want to play with it this year though. Along with the lifejacket whistle. ☺ Phil |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 10:23:06 GMT
Along with the lifejacket whistle. ☺ Phil Oh the lifejacket whistle  She started on that back end of last year. I can vividly remember my granddad going nuts at my brother's and I for blowing the damn thing! They are not very good though, a kids lungs can't get a good and loud sound out of em standing in the cockpit, a tiny peep is about all they'd manage in cold water. I'm convinced the manufacturers fit em just to piss parents and grandparents off |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 11:35:46 GMT
I've got these two; smaller one fits in pocket in case electric horn fails. hhttp://www.marinesuperstore.com/signalling/horns-whistles/plastimo-trump-horn?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=pcn&utm_term=09567&utm_campaign=MSS&gclid=CjwKEAiArbrFBRDL4Oiz97GP2nISJAAmJMFaClk_L6wCFBKvYCVfGeXjABaQYtm6szq9K-sareu6ChoCDNbw_wcB
You don't get both for £12 unfortunately. VERY LOUD.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 11:47:25 GMT
Have you been researching battery chargers by any chance? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 11:49:44 GMT
Have you been researching battery chargers by any chance? yes, why? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 12:09:43 GMT
Have you been researching battery chargers by any chance? yes, why? You posted a link for a ring automotive battery charger that doesn't look much like a horn, nor will it fit in the average sized pocket. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 12:25:10 GMT
You posted a link for a ring automotive battery charger that doesn't look much like a horn, nor will it fit in the average sized pocket. Thanks. I have corrected my post. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 12:32:36 GMT
You posted a link for a ring automotive battery charger that doesn't look much like a horn, nor will it fit in the average sized pocket. Thanks. I have corrected my post. No problem, Here it is in all it's glory www.marinesuperstore.com/signalling/horns-whistles/plastimo-trump-hornI like that very much, next time i've a chandlery order to do I will stick one on. Cheers. |
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