Adrian Stott wrote: > "Michael Askin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> Being a little devils advocate here - if I am working through wide >> locks with my narrowboat, do I have to leave both gates open just in >> case a wide beam comes along in the opposite direction? :-) > > That would be kind, but I have learned, sadly, not to expect it. And > I have a broad boat, so I would appreciate it for broad locks too. > > However, smartass comments aside, there is actually an argument for > opening both gates when a narrow boat uses a wider lock. If one gate > is left closed, the boat may rub against the sealing part of its > mitre, which can wear it and reduce its sealing effectiveness (i.e. > cause it to leak).
That's what you are supposed to do on the Wey - as a lockie pointed out when I slipped through one gate... :-( 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://standraise.corp.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://standraise.corp.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/
