sean neill wrote: >> I always close paddles, and see that the pawl is engaged on the >> rachet. >> >> -- >> Mike Stevens > > Could you explain why the pawl? I always close paddles and leave the > pawl off to signal the paddle is down - as the amount of projecting > rack varies between locks. If I come to a lock with paddle which > should be down and the pawl on, I take the pawl off and try to see if > it will go down further, unless it is one where the rack is obviously > at the end of its travel.
SYMBO always moans when the pawl is not on when she arrives at a lock. Sometimes she forgets to look and starts winding merrily away (we me screaming to her!) - injuries from spinning windlasses have to be seen to be believed. I do note (especially from last holiday) that the percentage of pawls that can't be left off is *rapidly* increasing. Ron Jones Process Safety & Development Specialist Don't repeat history, unreported chemical lab/plant near missesa at http://www.crhf.org.uk Only two things are certain: The universe and human stupidity; and I'm not certain about the universe. ~ Albert Einstein 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/
