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Post by Clinton Cool on Aug 17, 2020 22:26:26 GMT
It's beyond me why every boater out on the cut doesn't have:
a/ a good array of solar panels
b/ a way of heating water other than a calorifier
To me it's no progress whatsoever for instant gas water heaters to fall out of fashion in favour of running huge noisy anti social lumps that cost 8 grand to replace, just so you can wash a few dishes.
The knobhead in question is in front of me. To be fair he was here before me but it's a popular mooring spot so wherever I moored along this stretch, I'd be certain of having my peace destroyed by engine runners.
I can cope with him running his engine twice a day, for an hour and a half or so. This evening though his second 'session' started at 7.55 p.m. At 9 I wanted to watch the documentary about Alex Salmonds trial, no way was I going to enjoy this with the horrible drone of a diesel engine just feet away. So, I knocked on and asked him to turn his engine off. He wasn't too impressed, said he was about to switch it off. He will be even less impressed if he runs it tomorrow at 8.05 p.m.
I haven't run my engine once since 11 march, other than when I've needed it to cruise. OK, those of us who live aboard throughout the year will need to run engines during the winter months but to me there's no excuse to be out of the cut and running your engine for hours every day during the summer months.
Rant over.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2020 7:16:44 GMT
Lack of consideration for others is an irritating issue ... whether it involves boat engines, motor bikes on towpaths or dogs yapping or dumping.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2020 7:35:54 GMT
It's beyond me why every boater out on the cut doesn't have: a/ a good array of solar panels b/ a way of heating water other than a calorifier To me it's no progress whatsoever for instant gas water heaters to fall out of fashion in favour of running huge noisy anti social lumps that cost 8 grand to replace, just so you can wash a few dishes. The knobhead in question is in front of me. To be fair he was here before me but it's a popular mooring spot so wherever I moored along this stretch, I'd be certain of having my peace destroyed by engine runners. I can cope with him running his engine twice a day, for an hour and a half or so. This evening though his second 'session' started at 7.55 p.m. At 9 I wanted to watch the documentary about Alex Salmonds trial, no way was I going to enjoy this with the horrible drone of a diesel engine just feet away. So, I knocked on and asked him to turn his engine off. He wasn't too impressed, said he was about to switch it off. He will be even less impressed if he runs it tomorrow at 8.05 p.m. I haven't run my engine once since 11 march, other than when I've needed it to cruise. OK, those of us who live aboard throughout the year will need to run engines during the winter months but to me there's no excuse to be out of the cut and running your engine for hours every day during the summer months. Rant over. The only thing I can agree with on this is time, 9pm is too late, all other points are just you having a moan.
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Post by ianali on Aug 18, 2020 7:36:25 GMT
Lack of consideration for others is an irritating issue ... whether it involves boat engines, motor bikes on towpaths or dogs yapping or dumping. Rog Dogs are the worst issue for me. Running around uncontrolled, barking in the early hours. Mess on the towpath. Pass me my shotgun..
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2020 8:43:55 GMT
This morning it was bloody seagulls creating at 6am for me! If only I had a shotgun...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2020 9:06:57 GMT
Yesterday at Hoo Mill lock we met a boat called Ampere (electric boat built at Braunston).
As it vacated the lock, making a whirring noise I suddenly realised how much I like the sound of diesel engines in boats (not stationary at 9pm however).
It was like something fundamental is missing ... I love the sound of modern buzz boxes, old Listers, Nationals, RN's, Gardners and all the varieties in between.
The sounds are as much a part of my love of canals as the movement and freedom.
The sound of a lock being turned in a morning is like a siren call drawing me on.
Just saying.
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Post by ianali on Aug 18, 2020 9:47:05 GMT
Yesterday at Hoo Mill lock we met a boat called Ampere (electric boat built at Braunston). As it vacated the lock, making a whirring noise I suddenly realised how much I like the sound of diesel engines in boats (not stationary at 9pm however). It was like something fundamental is missing ... I love the sound of modern buzz boxes, old Listers, Nationals, RN's, Gardners and all the varieties in between. The sounds are as much a part of my love of canals as the movement and freedom. The sound of a lock being turned in a morning is like a siren call drawing me on. Just saying. Rog Engines have played a huge part in my life. Was never a fan of diesels but since I began boating, they have grown on me. Right back when I was a young lad, I fell in love with the sound of engines. The sound of the then high revving Japanese screaming at the red line to the thump and rattled of Ducati’s. Love them all. Even Harley’s have their place. Will always be petrol for me, but yes, will b a sad day when they are no longer to be heard.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2020 9:57:06 GMT
I would agree with you with road transport ianali ... not a fan of diesel cars ... only had two, but I prefer petrol. Rog
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Post by ianali on Aug 18, 2020 10:00:33 GMT
I would agree with you with road transport ianali ... not a fan of diesel cars ... only had one but I prefer petrol. Rog Yeh obviously diesel for boats. Nothing else available that would work, for me anyway.
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Post by Jim on Aug 18, 2020 11:02:49 GMT
Yesterday at Hoo Mill lock we met a boat called Ampere (electric boat built at Braunston). As it vacated the lock, making a whirring noise I suddenly realised how much I like the sound of diesel engines in boats (not stationary at 9pm however). It was like something fundamental is missing ... I love the sound of modern buzz boxes, old Listers, Nationals, RN's, Gardners and all the varieties in between. The sounds are as much a part of my love of canals as the movement and freedom. The sound of a lock being turned in a morning is like a siren call drawing me on. Just saying. Rog Cross your legs and take a cold shower or go and surprise Jane...
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Post by duncan on Aug 18, 2020 12:21:51 GMT
Yesterday at Hoo Mill lock we met a boat called Ampere (electric boat built at Braunston). As it vacated the lock, making a whirring noise I suddenly realised how much I like the sound of diesel engines in boats (not stationary at 9pm however). It was like something fundamental is missing ... I love the sound of modern buzz boxes, old Listers, Nationals, RN's, Gardners and all the varieties in between. The sounds are as much a part of my love of canals as the movement and freedom. The sound of a lock being turned in a morning is like a siren call drawing me on. Just saying. Rog Engines have played a huge part in my life. Was never a fan of diesels but since I began boating, they have grown on me. Right back when I was a young lad, I fell in love with the sound of engines. The sound of the then high revving Japanese screaming at the red line to the thump and rattled of Ducati’s. Love them all. Even Harley’s have their place. Will always be petrol for me, but yes, will b a sad day when they are no longer to be heard. I remember my first bike race at Cadwell Park, must have been early 70s. Amongst all the Japanese screamers were the MV Augusta's of Giacomo Agostini and Phil Reid. Never forgotten the sound of those engines.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2020 12:26:28 GMT
I must be really sad ... realised I love the smoke and smell of stoves in winter too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2020 12:27:48 GMT
It's beyond me why every boater out on the cut doesn't have: a/ a good array of solar panels b/ a way of heating water other than a calorifier To me it's no progress whatsoever for instant gas water heaters to fall out of fashion in favour of running huge noisy anti social lumps that cost 8 grand to replace, just so you can wash a few dishes. The knobhead in question is in front of me. To be fair he was here before me but it's a popular mooring spot so wherever I moored along this stretch, I'd be certain of having my peace destroyed by engine runners. I can cope with him running his engine twice a day, for an hour and a half or so. This evening though his second 'session' started at 7.55 p.m. At 9 I wanted to watch the documentary about Alex Salmonds trial, no way was I going to enjoy this with the horrible drone of a diesel engine just feet away. So, I knocked on and asked him to turn his engine off. He wasn't too impressed, said he was about to switch it off. He will be even less impressed if he runs it tomorrow at 8.05 p.m. I haven't run my engine once since 11 march, other than when I've needed it to cruise. OK, those of us who live aboard throughout the year will need to run engines during the winter months but to me there's no excuse to be out of the cut and running your engine for hours every day during the summer months. Rant over. Think yourself lucky, we are at Oundle Cruising Club, I was woken up by the thundering din of a refrigerated trailer gen set at 05:30, bastard thing was on the Barnwell Road other side of a locked gate which I did not have a key for. Bastard thing was for Waitrose, he kept out of town for fear of upsetting the posh twats he was delivering to mind. Didn't fuck off until 06:20, 10 minutes before the electric gates open into Oundle Marina. Fingers crossed the prick doesn't pull the same stunt tomorrow morning. You have my sympathies btw, we cruised for an hour and a half yesterday, plenty of fresh in the river after the recent thunderstorms meant we were hardly above tickover - a knock on from this is the supper efficient cooling system we have means the 70l hot water tank gets just about tepid! Arrived at OCC to find an old cruising and drinking buddy I hadn't seen for some time all ready here. We decided to boil the kettle to wash up after dinner rather than spark the quiet webasto up for a tank of hot water - none of us were showering last night so it could wait till today before it was run during the day. mouse says courtesy costs nought and pays dividends - he's bloody well right as well! As for instantaneous water heaters - I'll post some pictures of a P5 Paloma later....
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2020 12:35:29 GMT
I would agree with you with road transport ianali ... not a fan of diesel cars ... only had two, but I prefer petrol. Rog Good man! Oil burners belong in Agricultural and plant equipment, Commercial vehicles and Boats, we don't mention buses and coaches in polite conversation...
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Post by Trina on Aug 18, 2020 12:42:07 GMT
Yesterday at Hoo Mill lock we met a boat called Ampere (electric boat built at Braunston). As it vacated the lock, making a whirring noise I suddenly realised how much I like the sound of diesel engines in boats (not stationary at 9pm however). It was like something fundamental is missing ... I love the sound of modern buzz boxes, old Listers, Nationals, RN's, Gardners and all the varieties in between. The sounds are as much a part of my love of canals as the movement and freedom. The sound of a lock being turned in a morning is like a siren call drawing me on. Just saying. Rog When we moored at Norbury,Ampere moored behind us for a while.It was the only time the moorings had problems with the lecky bollards-they kept tripping out...
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