Daniel Hutchinson wrote: > --- In [email protected], "Phil > Rushton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> I am surprised that you are admitting to pushing (presumably ramming >> gates) against 6 - 8 ins of water and utilising wedges. >> >> Are there any other bad practices that steamboat owners will admit >> to? :-( >> >> Phil >> > We dont ram the gates ever! > - The 6inches of push can be acheaved from stand still. We very rairly > do that eather, as we prefer not to rush and usally have ample crew. > > And i certainly do not condone the use of an atkins wedge, and never > have myself, im sure BWB would have a fit! > > > Daniel
The EA had a fit when we used our 10 ton Portopower hyrdaulic ram to open the top gates of Harlam Hill Lock on the Ancholme ;-) -- Neil Arlidge - NB Earnest Follow the traveled TNC at : http://www.tuesdaynightclub.co.uk Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
