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Jun 23, 2019 11:00:44 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 11:00:44 GMT
(assume pompous voice) you wouldn't do this because you would recognise the flag indicating diving activities in progress... I've just reminded myself that the guy in the 'sailing anarchy' video related how, on more than one occasion, he came charging into harbour under sail (because he had no engine) and rounded up while simultaneously dropping anchor. Because his anchor was too light for the job, and because he had no cash for anything else, he attached several bags of bricks to the chain...apparently much to the amusement of all the other yotties. He did mention it was a fag to deploy and recover this arrangement though.
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Jun 23, 2019 11:07:58 GMT
Post by JohnV on Jun 23, 2019 11:07:58 GMT
(assume pompous voice) you wouldn't do this because you would recognise the flag indicating diving activities in progress... I've just reminded myself that the guy in the 'sailing anarchy' video related how, on more than one occasion, he came charging into harbour under sail (because he had no engine) and rounded up while simultaneously dropping anchor. Because his anchor was too light for the job, and because he had no cash for anything else, he attached several bags of bricks to the chain...apparently much to the amusement of all the other yotties. He did mention it was a fag to deploy and recover this arrangement though. that sounds like something from the " Up the creek with old Harry" book
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Jun 23, 2019 11:18:14 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 11:18:14 GMT
Whst happens if we drop the anchor and it hits a diver? In that situation youβd want to disappear as fast as the one lung wonder can carry you - once the diver has recovered from his/her headache they are likely to want to have one or two stern words with youπ€¦πΌββοΈ
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Jun 23, 2019 11:19:30 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 11:19:30 GMT
I want that book now though, sounds like a fun read. The 'Sailing Anarchy' thing is far more contempory though, its real title is 'Hold Fast'. Give it a watch, I'm sure its right up the street of a lot of Thunderboaters.
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Jun 23, 2019 11:22:09 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 11:22:09 GMT
I use my yot on the thames and generally see below 10ft on the sounder above Reading. It varies but on the non tidal the deepest I have ever seen was 25ft near Shepperton. Just a big hole not a continuously deep river bed. Thatβs a fair point, to correctly set an anchor the depth needs to be known. we have an accurate electronic depth sounder - we also have an even more accurate sounding line, the NASA instrument is way easier to use while underway than the handraulic one though. perhaps foxy has a genius/foolhardy/cheapskate/second rate solution to depth measurement we are not privy to π΅οΈββοΈπ§
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Jun 23, 2019 11:31:41 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 11:31:41 GMT
There's this new-fangled invention called a 'lead-line'. I expect its all nonsense though.
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Jun 23, 2019 11:42:04 GMT
Post by naughtyfox on Jun 23, 2019 11:42:04 GMT
Run through fingers. When stops running = bottom or diver's bonce.
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Jun 23, 2019 12:38:15 GMT
Post by JohnV on Jun 23, 2019 12:38:15 GMT
I want that book now though, sounds like a fun read. The 'Sailing Anarchy' thing is far more contempory though, its real title is 'Hold Fast'. Give it a watch, I'm sure its right up the street of a lot of Thunderboaters. By Des Sleightholme "Up the Creek with Old Harry" and "Off Watch with Old Harry" Published by Adlard Coles about late 1980's (Used to write articles for Yachting Monthly)
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Jun 23, 2019 14:07:20 GMT
Post by naughtyfox on Jun 23, 2019 14:07:20 GMT
Not forgetting Tristan Jones's Locker!
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Jun 23, 2019 14:31:12 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2019 14:31:12 GMT
There's this new-fangled invention called a 'lead-line'. I expect its all nonsense though. See also Sounding Lineπ΅οΈ I made ours from a good length of rot proof Kevlar string with a nice aluminium weight, aluminium line sounds crap and a lead line is being economical with the truth π
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Jun 23, 2019 14:37:22 GMT
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Post by Jim on Jun 23, 2019 14:37:22 GMT
There's this new-fangled invention called a 'lead-line'. I expect its all nonsense though. Hard to fathom. Don't forget to put tallow on your bottom.
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Jun 24, 2019 19:39:27 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2019 19:39:27 GMT
Most of the upper part of the Thames (above Reading) can be sounded with a decent long pole. Like a punt pole for example or a narrow boat long shaft. Its really not very deep.
One thing to do is to listen carefully to the engine. A little Bukh single is going to have a very nice tone and reliable. If engine tone changes at all without altering the speed control then steer slightly towards the bank in case its suddenly stops due to the diesel issue.
I'm probably too mental about this as I have palpitations whenever there is an unexpected change in engine tone. Usually its just weed on the propeller.
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Jun 24, 2019 19:49:30 GMT
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Post by thebfg on Jun 24, 2019 19:49:30 GMT
Most of the upper part of the Thames (above Reading) can be sounded with a decent long pole. Like a punt pole for example or a narrow boat long shaft. Its really not very deep. One thing to do is to listen carefully to the engine. A little Bukh single is going to have a very nice tone and reliable. If engine tone changes at all without altering the speed control then steer slightly towards the bank in case its suddenly stops due to the diesel issue.Β I'm probably too mental about this as I have palpitations whenever there is an unexpected change in engine tone. Usually its just weed on the propeller. by brother walked across below follys bridge.
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Jun 24, 2019 19:50:25 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2019 19:50:25 GMT
we also have an even more accurate sounding line, the NASA instrument is way easier to use while underway than the handraulic one though. I bet my NASA instrument is older than yours Being a CRT screen its a bugger to photograph with a phone camera !!
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Jun 24, 2019 19:55:01 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2019 19:55:01 GMT
Most of the upper part of the Thames (above Reading) can be sounded with a decent long pole. Like a punt pole for example or a narrow boat long shaft. Its really not very deep. One thing to do is to listen carefully to the engine. A little Bukh single is going to have a very nice tone and reliable. If engine tone changes at all without altering the speed control then steer slightly towards the bank in case its suddenly stops due to the diesel issue. I'm probably too mental about this as I have palpitations whenever there is an unexpected change in engine tone. Usually its just weed on the propeller. by brother walked across below follys bridge. I went under Folly Bridge on Saturday but did not notice the depth there on the sounder. Not surprised if its 4 or 5 feet.
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