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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 6, 2018 17:45:32 GMT
Not sure if my visit into the ditch was idiocy - I was driving at 60-50km/hour which was fine for all the bends and then on a much gentler curve encountered a very slippery icy surface with 'orrible grooves in it. Luckily it was soft snow by the side of the road, and although I did phone to our insurance company to report it, we didn't make a claim as, this Tuesday, the car was inspected and proved to have nothing wrong with it (apart from a plastic trim that had come off which was re-attached). On Wednesday we had the block heater element replaced (old one had fizzled out) and when the car was up on the lift I had a good look around the front bumper area - not a scratch at all. I've been driving 28 winters here in Finland, and this was my first 'unexpected off-road adventure', which ain't a bad record. here's another view: I came from that direction. 130 road accidents reported last Monday from southern Finland when the snow storm came over.
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Post by Jim on Apr 7, 2018 13:54:22 GMT
Surely a cilling is entirely possible for anyone, with a moments inattention or distraction. Rog It would be cilly to think otherwise Shirley. I've a feeling Shire will have dealt with the whole issue themselves, as I said in an earlier post, they fit out the boats with a sinking in mind, for ease of turnaround. I'll consult my spy on the yard. A bit of info for those interested, the Puzzle Hall Inn in Sowerby Bridge, has just this week been taken over by a community group, crowd funded etc. My mate is on the committee. Very handy to get some courage before entering the dark depths of Tuel Deep. The Golden Lion next to the basin in Todmorden, has suffered a similar fate, now owned by the community.
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Post by Jim on Apr 7, 2018 15:17:21 GMT
Update from my spy, it was a Bronte day boat, dealt with by Dave at Bronte Boats. Very little in the way of furniture etc inside, I'll bet its back out on hire next week.
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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 7, 2018 16:31:15 GMT
Surely a cilling is entirely possible for anyone, with a moments inattention or distraction. Rog A bit of info for those interested, the Puzzle Hall Inn in Sowerby Bridge, has just this week been taken over by a community group, crowd funded etc. My mate is on the committee. Very handy to get some courage before entering the dark depths of Tuel Deep. The Golden Lion next to the basin in Todmorden, has suffered a similar fate, now owned by the community. When I went past the Navigation Inn, by Shire Cruisers, last Saturday, there was still a sign asking 'Can you run this pub?' I was playing with the idea of us buying that building and just having it as a home - there are already too many pubs/clubs/restaurants in Sowerby Bridge. Seems to be owned by 'Star Pubs & Bars' an offshoot of Heinekin (?). I wonder what the cost of the building would be? I might write and ask them. I could be driving buses from Halifax, and Sowerby Bridge is not a bad place to live (despite the rampant crime). Sometimes we think about what we should do in future, living on a longer boat is a possibility, and the Witch is not averse to that idea.
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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 7, 2018 16:33:59 GMT
Update from my spy, it was a Bronte day boat, dealt with by Dave at Bronte Boats. Very little in the way of furniture etc inside, I'll bet its back out on hire next week. It did say Bronte boats somewhere. Yes, Dave is the kind of bloke just to jump in and lift it up with one hand. I've seen him get in Lock 12 to clear the gates of stones. I'm not sure if I buy the story about Shire Cruisers' boats being designed for being underwater just because they have a bit of varnish splashed on them.
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Post by thebfg on Apr 7, 2018 18:07:27 GMT
Update from my spy, it was a Bronte day boat, dealt with by Dave at Bronte Boats. Very little in the way of furniture etc inside, I'll bet its back out on hire next week. Probably not far off. Dont they only have some bench seats, a small kitchen unit and a bog. A good wash, maybe a bit of engine work and spray some air freshener in it. Job done.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2018 18:56:27 GMT
If the engine was running when the boat sank, which seems probable, it will probably have been stopped by inhaling water causing a hydraulic lock due to water not being compressible.
I wonder if this would cause engine damage at tickover or if its only a problem at higher speeds. In some situations hydraulic lock can cause bent conrods and worse resulting in a wrecked engine.
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