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Post by quaysider on Aug 25, 2017 5:44:02 GMT
The worrying thing is,Mr Stabby looks totally normal for a boater.The only thing against him,is that he looks more like a yokel(think Wicker Man film)than Harold Shipman. Here's what I actually look like. A bit like a young Burt Reynolds, I like to think. Firstly, Oh bugger I've ended up clicking in the box and now can't get it to type as if it's me posting... sod it, you'll work it out.. You look more like the Doctor who actor Collin Baker than HE does... and secondly, you handle a big pole like a natural ;-) lol!
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 25, 2017 6:48:40 GMT
As we are throwing insults around, it's my turn. I found, by accident, Mrs Tabby giving a tour of Desiree on his Facebook page/site, and I couldn't help but notice the resemblance in his voice to that of Harry H Corbett:
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Post by thebfg on Aug 25, 2017 7:07:37 GMT
harrolllllldddddddd
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 8:12:35 GMT
I thought it was Dominic who used to own Rugby Boat Sales.
Nice little boat.
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 8:19:59 GMT
That's a ridiculous way to hold the tiller of a narrow boat If there is a sudden problem like a major prop foul (boat is moving in the picture) the rudder and therefore the tiller could be thrown sideways and push you in the water. One does not stand inside the arc of the tiller handle when going along. Traditional stern narrowboats are traditionally steered while standing on the counter. No.Traditional stern narrowboats are traditionally steered while standing inside the hatches so that the steerer has full use of the tiller without obstruction. Obviously a steerer will sometimes be on the counter when swinging the tiller a long way but when going along straight the traditional place is inside the hatches. Loads of people don't do this but it is how a narrow boat with a "trad stern" is designed to be operated.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 25, 2017 9:37:44 GMT
Traditional stern narrowboats are traditionally steered while standing on the counter. No.Traditional stern narrowboats are traditionally steered while standing inside the hatches so that the steerer has full use of the tiller without obstruction. Obviously a steerer will sometimes be on the counter when swinging the tiller a long way but when going along straight the traditional place is inside the hatches. Loads of people don't do this but it is how a narrow boat with a "trad stern" is designed to be operated. I see. Perhaps you ought to take this up with the British Marine Federation? Traditional Narrowboat ('Trad') This style is based on the traditional working boats, and the main section of the boat (accomodation) is at the front of the boat leaving as much deck as possible at the rear (stern) of the boat for the navigator (helmsman) to steer the boat. Trads have a rounded tail and the engine is positioned in front of the steering deck. britishmarine.co.uk/OTW-Home/Which-Activity/Inland-Waterways/NarrowboatsBut either way, don't worry. If I fall in the cut and drown I won't come bellyaching to you about it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 10:20:43 GMT
They've got that totally wrong! A "trad" style narrow boat has minimal deck area precisely because you steer from in the hatches!! the quoted text sounds like a description of a cruiser style narrow boat to me. And since when is the back of a boat called the tail Weird
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 12:14:48 GMT
No.Traditional stern narrowboats are traditionally steered while standing inside the hatches so that the steerer has full use of the tiller without obstruction. Obviously a steerer will sometimes be on the counter when swinging the tiller a long way but when going along straight the traditional place is inside the hatches. Loads of people don't do this but it is how a narrow boat with a "trad stern" is designed to be operated. I see............. .....But either way, don't worry. If I fall in the cut and drown I won't come bellyaching to you about it. Good thing too. I'd hate to be haunted by your ghost.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 14:40:08 GMT
Good looking boat...
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 25, 2017 15:31:25 GMT
Nobody has spotted the deliberate mistake in the video yet then.
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 25, 2017 15:46:33 GMT
Nobody has spotted the deliberate mistake in the video yet then. Remind me in an hour - in sauna at the moment. Popped out for some beer and a catch-up. Hold on - is it gas locker full of extraneous junk = BSS fail? Insurance company won't be happy to see that...
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Post by naughtyfox on Aug 25, 2017 16:15:13 GMT
1. Tesco economy bog roll, when it should be Andrex luxury double quilted.
2. Tiller arm left on. 'Real boaters' would have that off whilst you were on the loo.
3. Brinklow is a village and parish in the Rugby district of Warwickshire, England. It is about halfway between Rugby and Coventry (ie. it is not in Leicestershire as you stated). Good job you're not delivering goods in a HGV!
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 25, 2017 16:20:17 GMT
1. Tesco economy bog roll, when it should be Andrex luxury double quilted. 2. Tiller arm left on. 'Real boaters' would have that off whilst you were on the loo. 3. Brinklow is a village and parish in the Rugby district of Warwickshire, England. It is about halfway between Rugby and Coventry (ie. it is not in Leicestershire as you stated). Good job you're not delivering goods in a HGV! Yes, no 3 is correct. You win the first prize, an all inclusive week in Finland (*). * Subject to terms and conditions.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Aug 25, 2017 20:40:04 GMT
Latest update, at Great Haywood Junction tonight. Thinking of altering plans and going to the River Weaver via the Anderton Boat Lift. Anyone done that?
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Post by thebfg on Aug 25, 2017 20:42:58 GMT
Latest update, at Great Haywood Junction tonight. Thinking of altering plans and going to the River Weaver via the Anderton Boat Lift. Anyone done that? no but we did watch boats go up and down. it's on our list to do.
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